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Pekko
Pekko is a minimal dark WordPress theme by CocoBasic, built for creatives who want a clean place to present their work. It uses Elementor for drag-and-drop page building, adds a dedicated portfolio post type and keeps the focus on images and typography.
- Version
- 1.5
- Released
- Aug 17, 2026
- Developer
- CocoBasic
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Pekko 1.5
Version 1.5 · Aug 17, 2026
Latest
What it does
Many portfolio themes bury the work under busy layouts and bright backgrounds. This theme takes the opposite approach with a dark, minimal interface where photos, design pieces and project pages stand out. Crisp typography and animations give pages some movement without crowding the content. It suits photographers, designers and creative agencies, and it also works for personal sites and blogs that want a quiet, polished look.
Pages are built with Elementor, so you can adjust layouts by dragging and dropping elements instead of writing code. A portfolio post type keeps your projects organized, and Ajax loading lets visitors pull in more items on scroll or with a button. The layout is responsive across screen sizes, works with WPML and Polylang for multilingual sites, and includes a child theme for safe customization.
Best for
- Photographers presenting galleries on a dark background
- Designers and creative agencies building portfolio sites
- Personal sites and blogs wanting a minimal look
Features
Elementor page building
Layouts and designs are edited with Elementor's drag-and-drop interface, so you can change pages and arrange content without touching any code.
Dark minimal design
A clean dark interface with crisp typography and animations keeps attention on your portfolio pieces and visual content rather than on decoration.
Portfolio post type
A dedicated content type for creative projects lets you organize and present your work separately from regular blog posts and pages.
Ajax content loading
Additional content loads dynamically as visitors scroll or when they click a button, so they can keep browsing without a full page reload.
Multilingual ready
The theme is compatible with the WPML and Polylang plugins, which lets you run your site in more than one language.
Translation friendly files
Included .POT files and support for Loco Translate make it possible to translate the theme's text into your own language.
Child theme included
A bundled child theme gives you a safe place to make code customizations so your changes are kept separate from the parent theme.
Responsive and cross-browser
Layouts adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and the theme has been tested across major browsers for consistent appearance.
Pekko older versions
- 1.4Aug 31, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Pekko
Do I need to know how to code to customize this theme?
No. The theme is built with Elementor, so you can change layouts and page designs through a drag-and-drop interface. If you do want to edit code, the included child theme gives you a safe place to keep those changes.
Can I run a multilingual portfolio site with Pekko?
Yes. Pekko is compatible with the WPML and Polylang plugins for multilingual sites. It also ships with .POT files and supports Loco Translate, so you can translate the theme's text strings into other languages.
How does the theme handle a large number of portfolio items?
Projects go into a dedicated portfolio post type, and Ajax loading lets visitors bring in more content as they scroll or by clicking a button. This keeps long portfolios browsable without sending people through separate pages.
Will the site look right on phones and different browsers?
The layout is responsive and adapts to screen sizes from desktop monitors down to smartphones. The theme has also been tested on major browsers so pages look and behave consistently for visitors.
Is Pekko free?
The code of Pekko 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 Pekko is this?
Version 1.5, released Aug 17, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Pekko?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Pekko automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
