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Rodberg
Rodberg is a WordPress theme built for travel blogging. It gives bloggers and content creators a clean place to publish travel stories, photos and videos, with grid and list blog layouts, sliders, Instagram feeds and a theme options panel for adjusting the look without code.
- Version
- 1.7.1
- Released
- Aug 12, 2026
- Developer
- modeltheme
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Rodberg 1.7.1
Version 1.7.1 · Aug 12, 2026
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What it does
Travel blogs lean heavily on images, so the layout has to present photos and long stories without clutter. Rodberg handles this with clean grid and list blog formats, image galleries and sliders that can highlight destinations or featured posts. The design is responsive and retina ready, so photos stay sharp and pages adapt to phones, tablets and desktops. A one-click demo importer loads ready-made content, which gives you a working starting point that you can then replace with your own trips.
Customization runs through a Redux Framework options panel, where you set fonts from 600+ Google Fonts, colors, icons, sidebars, and choose between several header and footer variants. Page layouts can be built with WPBakery or Gutenberg, and Slider Revolution is bundled for sliders. The theme also covers the extras many bloggers want: a MailChimp newsletter signup, an Ajax contact form, Google Analytics and SEO settings, WooCommerce compatibility for selling guides or merchandise, and WPML support for multilingual sites.
Best for
- Travel bloggers sharing trip stories and photos
- Content creators building image-heavy blogs
- Bloggers who want multilingual or shop features
Features
Grid and list blog layouts
Choose between clean grid and list formats to organize travel stories and images, so readers can browse posts in the arrangement that suits your content.
Sliders with Slider Revolution
Build custom sliders, including ones made with the bundled Slider Revolution plugin, to feature destinations or highlight selected posts at the top of your pages.
Instagram feed display
Show your latest Instagram posts on the site, giving visitors a live look at your recent travel photos alongside your blog content.
Redux theme options panel
Adjust the site's appearance through a Redux Framework options panel, setting fonts from 600+ Google Fonts, colors, icons and sidebars without writing code.
Header and footer variants
Pick from multiple header and footer designs to shape your navigation and footer areas so they match the identity of your blog.
Page builder compatibility
Create custom page layouts with either WPBakery or Gutenberg, using drag-and-drop editing to arrange sections the way you want.
One-click demo importer
Import ready-to-use demo content in one step, giving you a complete starting layout that you can edit with your own posts and photos.
Newsletter and contact tools
Collect subscribers through MailChimp newsletter integration and let readers reach you through a built-in PHP-Ajax contact form.
Questions about Rodberg
Can I build pages with Gutenberg or WPBakery?
Yes. Rodberg works with both the Gutenberg block editor and WPBakery Page Builder, so you can design custom layouts with drag-and-drop editing in whichever builder you prefer. Slider Revolution is bundled as well for creating sliders.
Can I sell travel guides or merchandise with this theme?
The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, so you can add a shop to your blog. That makes it possible to sell items such as travel guides, merchandise or affiliate products alongside your regular posts.
Does it support a multilingual travel blog?
Yes. Rodberg supports the WPML multilingual plugin, which lets you translate your content and run your blog in more than one language for readers in different countries.
How much can I change the design without coding?
Quite a lot. The Redux Framework options panel lets you set fonts from 600+ Google Fonts, colors, icons and sidebars, and you can choose from multiple header and footer variants. Grid and list blog layouts add more options for how posts appear.
Is Rodberg free?
The code of Rodberg 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 Rodberg is this?
Version 1.7.1, released Aug 12, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Rodberg?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Rodberg automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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