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The Frog
The Frog is a WordPress theme built for news websites, blogs and online magazines. It gives editors a clean, modern design with multiple layouts, and it lets contributors submit articles from the frontend of the site without needing access to the WordPress dashboard.
- Version
- 4.6
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in The Frog 4.6
Version 4.6
Latest
What it does
Running a news site or magazine often means juggling several writers, and giving each of them dashboard access can get messy. The Frog handles this with a frontend submission system, so contributors can add articles directly from the public side of the site. That keeps collaboration simple for media teams, independent journalists and hobbyists who invite guest writers to share their stories.
On the design side, the theme offers a range of pre-designed layouts and grid options, plus a theme options panel for changing colors, fonts and layouts without writing code. Typography and color controls help you tune readability and match your brand. The responsive design adapts to desktops, tablets and phones, and built-in social sharing and ad placement support round out the tools a publication usually needs.
Best for
- News websites with multiple contributing writers
- Online magazines wanting flexible grid layouts
- Bloggers and hobbyists publishing regular stories
Features
Frontend article submission
Writers and contributors can submit content directly from the frontend of your site, so they do not need backend access to send in articles.
Responsive design
The layout adapts to different screen sizes, so your news pages and articles display properly on desktops, tablets and smartphones.
Multiple customizable layouts
Choose from a variety of pre-designed layouts and grid options to shape how your homepage and content sections look.
No-code theme options panel
Change colors, fonts and layouts through an options panel, with no coding knowledge needed to personalize the look of your site.
Typography and color controls
Detailed font and color settings let you adjust readability and give your news site or blog a consistent, professional appearance.
Built-in social sharing
Readers can share your articles across popular social networks using the sharing options included with the theme.
Ad placement support
The theme supports ad placements within your layout, giving you room to run advertising alongside your news and magazine content.
The Frog older versions
- 4.1Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about The Frog
Can guest writers submit articles without logging into the dashboard?
Yes. The Frog includes a frontend submission system, so writers and contributors can send in articles from the public side of the site. This is useful for publications that work with many contributors and prefer not to hand out backend access.
Do I need to know code to change the design?
No. The theme has an options panel where you can adjust colors, fonts and layouts without coding. You also get typography and color controls and a choice of pre-designed layouts and grid options.
Can I show ads on my news site with this theme?
The theme supports ad placements within its layout, so you can include advertising spots across your pages. It also has integrated social sharing so readers can pass your articles along on popular networks.
Will my site look right on phones?
Yes. The theme uses a fully responsive design that adapts across devices, from desktop screens down to smartphones, so articles and layouts stay readable on smaller displays.
Is The Frog free?
The code of The Frog 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 The Frog is this?
Version 4.6. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update The Frog?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of The Frog automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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