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Shelly
Shelly is a minimalistic WordPress theme by merkulove, made for schools and other educational institutions. It works with Elementor and adds custom widgets for teachers, classes, schedules and events, so staff can build and update an education website without writing code.
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Released
- Aug 20, 2026
- Developer
- Merkulove
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Shelly 1.2.0
Version 1.2.0 · Aug 20, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedCompatibility with WordPress 7.1 and PHP 8.3 / 8.4
- NewAdded theme.json (block editor colour palette, typography, spacing and layout)
- NewAdded native custom-logo support, appearance-tools and align-wide
- ImprovedReplaced get_page_by_title(), removed in modern WordPress, with a WP_Query lookup
- ImprovedRewrote the breadcrumb trail — fixed fatals on uncategorised posts, orphan attachments, unresolvable page ancestors and author archives
- FixedFixed a fatal on the Events archive when an event date could not be parsed
- FixedFixed teacher category links, which pointed at the wrong taxonomy and 404'd
- FixedFixed the taxonomy template overwriting the global $wp_query
What it does
School websites have to present a lot of practical information: who teaches, which classes run, when events happen and how parents can get in touch. Shelly gives that content a clear structure with dedicated pages for teachers, classes, the blog and contact details. Its clean, bright design suits schools, colleges, training centers, language schools, kindergartens, art schools, playrooms and academies, and the layout is fluid and responsive, so pages adapt to desktops, tablets and phones.
Page editing happens in Elementor with drag and drop. The theme adds its own Elementor widgets for presenting teachers, classes, schedules and events, which means administrators can lay out program pages visually. It is compatible with WPML for translating a site into several languages and is built on Bootstrap. Retina ready graphics keep visuals sharp on high-density screens, the theme includes block editor settings for colors, typography and spacing, and the source files come with documentation to help with setup and customization.
Best for
- Schools, colleges and academies needing an organized website
- Kindergartens, playrooms and art schools with a friendly bright look
- Language schools and training centers running multilingual sites
Features
Elementor page building
Build and edit every page with Elementor's drag and drop interface, so school staff can update content without touching code.
Custom education widgets
Dedicated Elementor widgets present teachers, classes, schedules and events, giving program and staff pages a consistent, organized look.
Teacher and class pages
Dedicated pages for teachers and classes, including teacher categories, help visitors find information about faculty and courses quickly.
Events archive
An events section lists upcoming school activities, so parents and students can see what is planned and when it takes place.
Fluid responsive layout
Pages adjust to desktops, tablets and smartphones, keeping class details and contact information readable on any screen size.
WPML translation support
Compatibility with WPML lets you translate the site into multiple languages, which is useful for language schools and multilingual communities.
Retina ready graphics
High-resolution visuals stay crisp on high-density displays, helping school photos and branding look sharp on modern devices.
Block editor settings
Includes theme.json settings for the block editor color palette, typography, spacing and layout, plus custom logo and wide alignment support.
Shelly older versions
- 1.1.4Aug 18
- 1.1.3Jan 21
- 1.1.2Jan 28, 20251 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Shelly
Do I need Elementor to use this theme?
The theme is designed around Elementor. Its custom widgets for teachers, classes, schedules and events are Elementor widgets, and page layouts are edited with Elementor's drag and drop builder, so you will want Elementor on your site to get the most from it.
Can I list teachers and classes on separate pages?
Yes. Shelly includes dedicated pages for teachers and classes, along with pages for the blog and contact information. Teachers can also be grouped into categories, which helps larger schools organize faculty by department or subject.
Will the site work in more than one language?
The theme is compatible with WPML, a translation plugin for WordPress. With WPML in place you can translate pages into multiple languages, which suits language schools or institutions that serve families speaking different languages.
What kinds of educational sites does it suit?
It is aimed at schools, colleges, training centers, language schools, kindergartens, art schools, playrooms and academies. The clean, bright, minimal style works for both formal institutions and smaller, more playful learning centers.
Is Shelly free?
The code of Shelly 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 Shelly is this?
Version 1.2.0, released Aug 20, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Shelly?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Shelly automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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