

Public Opinion
Public Opinion by CSSIgniter is a WordPress theme built for online magazines, news portals and content-heavy blogs. It gives you a clean publishing layout plus Customizer controls for headers, footers, colors and fonts, and it works with the block editor, Elementor and WooCommerce.
- Version
- 1.3.3
- Released
- Sep 17, 2025
- Developer
- CSSIgniter
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Public Opinion 1.3.3
- FixedMake sure the Upgrader's DB version doesn't get downgraded if the base version changes. This also prevents upgrade steps from re-running if the version number was downgraded and then re-upgrated.
- RemovedRemoved "Theme Installation Service" offering from the onboarding page.
- FixedData upgrade would sometimes enter a deadlock and never complete.
- ImprovedOnboarding v1.3.2 (fixes some sample content import edge cases).
- FixedA doing_it_wrong '_load_textdomain_just_in_time' warning would be thrown on the sample content import pages (One Click Demo Import).
- ImprovedVariations' name and description are no longer translatable due to _load_textdomain_just_in_time warning.
- ImprovedChanged: Version bumped to 1.3.3.
- ImprovedRequiresIgnition: 3.5.0.
What it does
Running a news or magazine site means publishing a lot of content while keeping the design consistent and easy to read. This theme gives you a clean layout where articles stay front and center, and it puts most design choices in the WordPress Customizer. You can adjust header layouts, footer content, color schemes and Google Fonts with real-time previews, so you can match your brand without editing code.
For page building, you can use the native block editor along with the GutenBee custom blocks collection, or build pages with Elementor using drag and drop. Ignition Global Sections let you design a section once and reuse it across the site, which helps keep a consistent look. WooCommerce support means you can add a shop to your publication, and a one-click demo import gives you sample content to start from.
Best for
- Online magazines publishing articles across several sections
- News portals that need a clean, readable layout
- Content-rich blogs that also want to sell products
Features
Choose from a range of header layouts, color schemes, fonts and logo options, with real-time previews in the Customizer so you can see changes as you make them.
Set your footer design, colors, fonts and links through the Customizer, so the bottom of every page matches the rest of your site.
Build pages in the native WordPress block editor with the added GutenBee custom blocks collection for extra layout and content options.
Prefer drag and drop editing? The theme is fully compatible with Elementor, so you can design pages visually with that builder instead of blocks.
Create reusable sections with the block editor or Elementor and place them across the site, keeping repeated content consistent and easier to manage.
Build color palettes for the whole site or for specific areas such as the top bar, header and footer.
Apply font pairs from dozens of Google Fonts and adjust font properties for different site sections using simple Customizer controls.
Import pre-built demo content in a single step to get a working starting point, then replace it with your own articles and branding.
Public Opinion older versions
- 1.3.2Apr 18, 20231 new, 4 improvements, 4 fixes
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Public Opinion
Can I build pages with Elementor instead of the block editor?
Yes. The theme is fully compatible with Elementor for drag and drop page building. It also supports the native block editor with the GutenBee custom blocks collection, so you can use whichever approach suits you, and Ignition Global Sections work with both.
Can I sell products on my magazine site with this theme?
Yes. The theme includes WooCommerce support, so you can add a store alongside your articles and sell products from the same site.
How much can I change the look without code?
Quite a lot. The Customizer lets you change header layouts, logo options, footer design and links, color schemes for areas like the top bar, header and footer, and Google Fonts pairings, with real-time previews for header changes.
Is there demo content to help me get started?
Yes. A one-click demo import loads pre-built sample content, giving you a ready layout to work from. You can then swap in your own articles, images and branding.
Is Public Opinion free?
The code of Public Opinion 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 Public Opinion is this?
Version 1.3.3, released Sep 17, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Public Opinion?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Public Opinion automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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