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Ratio
Ratio is a WordPress theme built around Google's Material Design principles. It gives bloggers, designers and small businesses a clean, minimal layout with smooth animations, plus a drag-and-drop builder and color options for shaping pages without writing code.
- Version
- 1.8
- Released
- Dec 26, 2018
- Developer
- themesvila
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Ratio 1.8
Version 1.8 · Dec 26, 2018
Latest
- NewAdded compatibility with WordPress 5 and Gutenberg plugin
- NewAdded WooCommerce 3.5.2 compatibility
- NewAdded checkbox field on comment form (saving credentials) so form could be GDPR compliant
- ImprovedUpdated Visual Composer to 5.6
- ImprovedUpdated Revolution Slider to 5.4.8.1
- FixedFixed deprecated add_to_cart_fragments function
- FixedFixed fullscreen slider link in opened content
- FixedFixed single product thumbnails appearance
What it does
Many site owners want a modern, uncluttered look but lack the time or coding skills to build one from scratch. This theme starts from Material Design, so the layout, navigation and visual style already follow a consistent, contemporary system. The minimal design keeps the focus on content, which helps readability on blog posts, portfolio pages and business pages alike. Subtle motion effects add some polish without crowding the screen.
Customization happens through a drag-and-drop builder, so you can arrange page layouts visually. You can adjust colors, fonts and layouts to match a brand. The responsive framework adapts pages to desktops, tablets and smartphones. The theme is described as working with popular WordPress plugins, including WooCommerce and contact form plugins, so a small business can add a shop or inquiry form alongside its regular content.
Best for
- Bloggers wanting a clean, readable Material Design layout
- Designers presenting a portfolio
- Small businesses needing a modern, brandable website
Features
Material Design styling
The interface follows Google's Material Design principles, giving pages a clean, modern and minimal look with intuitive navigation.
Drag-and-drop page builder
Build and rearrange page layouts visually with a drag-and-drop builder, with no coding knowledge needed to create custom pages.
Custom colors and fonts
Adjust the color palette, fonts and layouts so the site matches your brand identity and feels distinct from other sites.
Responsive layout
Pages adapt to different screen sizes, so the site displays properly on desktops, tablets and smartphones for every visitor.
Smooth animations
Subtle motion effects add a polished feel to browsing while staying light enough that they do not distract visitors from content.
Content-focused minimal design
A simple, uncluttered design puts content first, which supports readability and makes navigation clearer for people reading your pages.
WooCommerce and form compatibility
The theme is described as compatible with popular WordPress plugins, including WooCommerce for selling products and contact form plugins for inquiries.
Ratio older versions
- 1.5Jun 8, 20241 new, 3 improvements, 1 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Ratio
Do I need coding skills to customize this theme?
No. The theme includes a drag-and-drop builder for arranging page layouts visually, and you can change colors, fonts and layouts through its customization options without editing code.
Will my site work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The theme uses a responsive framework that adapts layouts to different screen sizes, so pages display properly on desktops, tablets and smartphones.
Can I run an online store with Ratio?
The theme is described as compatible with popular WordPress plugins, including WooCommerce. That means you can add a shop to your site while keeping the same Material Design look across your pages.
What does the design look like?
Ratio follows Google's Material Design principles, with a clean, minimal layout, intuitive navigation and subtle animations. The style puts content first, which suits blogs, portfolios and small business sites.
Is Ratio free?
The code of Ratio 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 Ratio is this?
Version 1.8, released Dec 26, 2018. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Ratio?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Ratio automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
