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Metz
Metz is an editorial magazine blog theme for WordPress by Burnhambox. It gives bloggers and online magazines a fashion-focused design with a harmonious color palette and bold, capitalized post titles, plus flexible blog layouts and a full-width slider for featured stories.
- Version
- 8.0.12
- Released
- Aug 14, 2026
- Developer
- Burnhambox
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Metz 8.0.12
Version 8.0.12 · Aug 14, 2026
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What it does
Many blog themes look generic, which makes it hard for a fashion or lifestyle publication to feel polished. This theme starts from an editorial look built around elegance and readability. Bold, capitalized post titles sit against a harmonious color scheme, giving posts a classic magazine feel. The design is responsive, so layouts adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and navigation stays easy to follow as readers move between stories.
You shape the site through the native WordPress Customizer, changing colors, typography and layout details with a live preview and no coding. Blog pages can run in one, two or three columns, with or without a sidebar, and a full-width slider puts top posts up front. Google Fonts support widens your typography choices. The theme works with Gutenberg for writing and with WooCommerce if you want to sell products alongside your articles, and demo content helps you get a starting layout in place.
Best for
- Fashion and lifestyle bloggers
- Online magazines and editorial publications
- Content creators selling products with WooCommerce
Features
Fashion-focused editorial design
A harmonious color palette paired with bold, capitalized post titles gives fashion, lifestyle and editorial content a classic, magazine-style presentation.
Blog layouts from 1 to 3 columns
Choose a one, two or three column blog layout, each available with or without a sidebar, to match how you want readers to browse posts.
Full-width slider
Feature top stories or selected posts in a slider that spans the full width of the page, putting your main content in front of visitors first.
Live Customizer controls
Adjust colors, fonts and layout elements through the native WordPress Customizer, with changes previewed live and no code needed.
Google Fonts support
Pick from Google Fonts to set the typography for headings and body text and keep your site's look consistent with your brand.
Gutenberg and WooCommerce compatible
Write posts with the Gutenberg block editor, and add a WooCommerce shop to sell products from the same editorial site.
Responsive layout
Pages adapt to different screen sizes, so articles and layouts display properly on desktops, tablets and smartphones.
Demo content included
Import the included demo content to get a pre-designed starting point, then replace it with your own posts and images.
Metz older versions
- 8.0.11Jul 4, 2025
- 8.0.7Feb 3, 2024
- 8.0.6May 4, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Metz
Can I sell products with this theme?
Yes. The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add a shop and sell products directly from your editorial site, keeping articles and store pages under the same design.
How many blog layout options does Metz have?
Blog layouts run from one to three columns, and each can be used with or without a sidebar. That lets you choose between a focused single-column reading view and a denser, magazine-style grid.
Do I need to know code to change the colors and fonts?
No. Colors, typography and layout details are handled through the native WordPress Customizer with a live preview. Google Fonts support gives you a wide choice of typefaces without editing any files.
Does it work with the block editor?
Yes. The theme is compatible with Gutenberg, so you can write and format posts using the standard WordPress block editor.
Is Metz free?
The code of Metz is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Metz is this?
Version 8.0.12, released Aug 14, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Metz?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Metz automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
