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Once Theme
Once Theme is a clean, minimalist WordPress blog theme built for bloggers, content creators and lifestyle magazines. It gives you six demo designs, flexible archive layouts and reader-friendly details like reading time and post views, so your writing stays at the center of the page.
- Version
- 1.3.2
- Released
- Aug 24, 2026
- Developer
- codesupplyco
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Once Theme 1.3.2
Version 1.3.2 · Aug 24, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedAdded compatibility with WordPress 7.1.
- ImprovedTheme typography and layout now carry through to the block editor.
What it does
Many blog themes pile on decoration that pulls attention away from the writing. This theme takes a simpler route, with a minimalist design that puts posts first. You pick one of six included demos as a starting point, then adjust page headers, archive layouts and colors to fit your niche. The color controls show changes in a live preview, so you can try options without writing code. A featured post section lets you place top stories at the front of your homepage.
It fits personal blogs, multi-author magazines and lifestyle sites. Teams can credit several writers on a post, add guest authors and use Co-Authors Plus. Navigation options include a mega menu, a multi-level smart menu, sticky navigation and a mobile slide-out menu that can hold widgets. The layout is responsive, images are retina-ready with adaptive sizes, and AMP and right-to-left languages are supported. You can build pages with Elementor or the Gutenberg block editor, and the theme's typography and layout carry through to the block editor.
Best for
- Personal bloggers who want a clean, minimal design
- Multi-author lifestyle magazines with guest contributors
- Blogs published in right-to-left languages
Features
Six demos included
Start from one of six pre-designed demos, each offering a different layout suited to various blogging styles and niches, then customize it to make it your own.
Colors with live preview
Change your theme colors and see the result in real time through the live preview, with no coding needed to adjust your site's palette.
Headers and archive layouts
Choose from multiple page header types plus several homepage and archive layouts to control how your branding and post lists appear to readers.
Featured post section
Place your top stories in a prominent featured section on the homepage so visitors see your most important posts as soon as they arrive.
Menus and sticky navigation
Use a mega menu, a multi-level smart menu and sticky navigation that stays visible while readers scroll, plus a mobile slide-out menu with widgets.
Multi-author and guest posts
Credit several writers on a single post and add guest authors, with support for the Co-Authors Plus plugin to manage contributions from a team.
Post views and reading time
Display a post views counter and an estimated reading time so readers can see how popular a post is and how long it takes to read.
AMP, RTL and retina support
The theme supports AMP pages and right-to-left languages, and serves retina-ready, adaptive image sizes across desktops, tablets and phones.
Once Theme older versions
- 1.3.1Aug 142 improvements, 1 fix
- 1.3.0Jun 27, 20251 fix
- 1.2.9Jun 7, 20254 improvements, 1 fix
- 1.2.5Nov 27, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Once Theme
Can I use Elementor or the block editor with this theme?
Yes. The theme works with both Elementor and the Gutenberg block editor for building posts and pages. Its typography and layout also carry through to the block editor, so what you see while writing stays close to the published look.
Does it handle posts written by more than one author?
It does. You can assign multiple authors to a post and add guest authors, and the theme supports the Co-Authors Plus plugin. That makes it a good match for magazines or blogs where several writers contribute regularly.
How much can I change the design without code?
You can start from one of six demos, pick from multiple page header types and archive layouts, and adjust colors with an instant live preview. These options let you shape the look of your blog without editing code.
Will my blog work well on phones?
The design is responsive across desktops, tablets and smartphones. On mobile it offers a slide-out menu that can hold widgets, and it includes AMP support and adaptive image sizes for mobile visitors.
Is Once Theme free?
The code of Once Theme 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 Once Theme is this?
Version 1.3.2, released Aug 24, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Once Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Once Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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