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Salient Theme
Salient Theme is a responsive multi-purpose WordPress theme for building portfolios, blogs, online stores and corporate sites. It pairs a drag-and-drop page builder with animation effects, pre-built demos and a detailed theme options panel, so you can shape a professional site without writing code.
- Version
- 18.4.1
- Released
- Oct 13, 2026
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in Salient Theme 18.3.0
Version 18.3.0
Latest
- NewThe Salient dashboard as the landing tab of the theme options panel
- NewLicense activation for direct ThemeNectar keys and ThemeForest purchase codes
- NewOne-click theme updates for direct licenses
- NewTheme option to toggle the Yoast breadcrumb output
- NewAlignment control for the column Maximum Width option
- NewOption for Chat Thread element animation timing
- NewFade in from top animation for the Image, Column and Fancy Box elements
- NewAccent color on megamenu sub-column headings when hovering child items
What it does
Many site owners want a polished, animated design but don't want to write code or juggle several tools to get it. This theme gives you one foundation that adapts to different kinds of projects. You start from a pre-built demo or template made for a particular industry or purpose, then adjust the layout with a drag-and-drop page builder. The responsive design adapts your pages to desktops, tablets and phones, so you can focus on content instead of screen sizes.
Most styling lives in the theme options panel, which opens on a dashboard tab and covers colors, layouts, headers and footers. Typography settings include Google Fonts, and scalable icons are available for branding. Elements such as images, columns and fancy boxes can use entrance animations, including a fade in from the top. WooCommerce integration lets you add a shop with customizable product pages, and there's an option to toggle Yoast breadcrumb output.
Best for
- Creative professionals building a portfolio site
- Small businesses and corporate sites wanting animated, polished pages
- Freelancers and agencies building varied client sites
Features
Drag-and-drop page builder
Create, customize and rearrange page elements visually, which lets you build and adjust layouts without touching any code.
Animations and visual effects
Add smooth transitions and entrance animations, such as fade in from top on Image, Column and Fancy Box elements, with timing options on elements like Chat Thread.
Pre-built demos and templates
Start from a collection of designed templates tailored to different industries and purposes, then customize them to match your brand.
WooCommerce store support
Turn your site into an online store with WooCommerce, using customizable product pages and a checkout flow styled to fit the theme.
Theme options panel
Control colors, layouts, headers and footers from a central panel that opens on a dashboard tab for quick access to settings.
Typography and icons
Choose from a wide selection of Google Fonts and scalable icons to fit your branding style and keep text easy to read.
Responsive layouts
Pages adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, with layout controls such as alignment for a column's maximum width setting.
Megamenu and breadcrumb options
Style megamenus with accent colors on sub-column headings when visitors hover child items, and toggle Yoast breadcrumb output from the theme options.
Salient Theme older versions
- 18.4.0Oct 12
- 18.3.0Sep 18
- 18.2.1Jun 1
- 18.2.0May 23
- 18.1.1Feb 23
- 18.1.0Feb 13
- 18.0.2Dec 9, 2025
- 18.0.1Nov 27, 2025
- 18.0Nov 25, 2025
- 17.4.1Oct 5, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
40 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Salient Theme
Can I build a full site with this theme without coding?
Yes. The drag-and-drop page builder lets you create and rearrange page elements visually, and the theme options panel handles colors, layouts, headers and footers. Pre-built demos and templates give you a starting point, so most sites can be put together without writing code.
Does Salient Theme work for an online store?
It does. The theme integrates with WooCommerce, so you can run a shop with customizable product pages and a checkout that matches the rest of your design. That makes it a fit for stores as well as portfolios, blogs and business sites.
What kinds of animations can I add?
You can add smooth transitions and entrance animations to elements. For example, the Image, Column and Fancy Box elements support a fade in from top effect, and the Chat Thread element has an option for its animation timing.
Will my site look right on phones and tablets?
The theme uses a responsive design that adapts layouts to desktops, tablets and smartphones. You also get layout controls, such as alignment for the column maximum width option, to fine-tune how sections sit on the page.
Is Salient Theme free?
The code of Salient 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 Salient Theme is this?
Version 18.4.1, released Oct 13, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Salient Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Salient Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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