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Universe
Universe is a clean and minimal WordPress blog theme by NordStudio. It gives writers, travelers, photographers and bloggers a simple, readable layout that keeps posts and images at the center of the page, with styling options handled through the WordPress live Customizer.
- Version
- 1.2.2
- Released
- Dec 1, 2020
- Developer
- NordStudio
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Universe 1.2.2
Version 1.2.2 · Dec 1, 2020
Latest
- ImprovedImproved theme code to comply with new WordPress standards
- ImprovedImprovements in design and typography.
- ImprovedPage speed optimization
- ImprovedUpdated JS and CSS libraries
- FixedBug fixes.
What it does
Many blog themes pile on sidebars, banners and widgets until the writing gets lost. This theme takes the opposite approach with an uncluttered, content-focused layout built around readability. It suits personal essays, travel stories, photography and small portfolios, where the words and pictures should carry the site. The design is fully responsive and retina ready, so pages adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and images stay sharp on high-resolution screens.
Customization runs through the WordPress live Customizer, where you can adjust colors, backgrounds, headers, logos and layouts and preview the changes in real time without writing code. Blog-specific touches include an author description box on posts, numeric pagination for moving through archives and gallery support for photo sets. The theme works with the Gutenberg block editor and ships with translations for English, German, French, Dutch and Spanish, which helps if you write for readers outside the English-speaking world.
Best for
- Personal bloggers and essay writers
- Travel bloggers sharing stories and photos
- Photographers wanting a simple portfolio blog
Features
Clean, minimal layout
A clutter-free design puts posts and images first, giving readers a calm, distraction-free page that keeps attention on your writing and photography.
Responsive and retina ready
Layouts adjust to desktops, tablets and smartphones, and visuals stay crisp on high-resolution retina displays.
Live Customizer settings
Change colors, backgrounds, headers, logos and layouts in the WordPress live Customizer and see each change in real time without touching code.
Custom background and header
Set your own background and header image so the blog reflects your personal style or brand.
Author description box
Display an author profile on posts so readers can learn who wrote what, which works well for personal blogs and multi-author sites.
Numeric pagination
Numbered page links make it easier for visitors to move through long lists of blog posts and archives.
Gallery support
Present photo collections and other visual content within posts, a good fit for photographers, travelers and creative portfolios.
Translation ready
Includes translations for English, German, French, Dutch and Spanish, and works with the Gutenberg block editor for writing posts.
Questions about Universe
Can I change the colors and layout without coding?
Yes. The theme supports the WordPress live Customizer, where you can adjust colors, backgrounds, headers, logos and layouts. Changes show in a live preview, so you can see the result before saving, and no code editing is needed.
Does it work with the block editor?
Yes. The theme is Gutenberg ready, so you can write and format posts with the WordPress block editor. That pairs well with its content-focused design, since the blocks you build sit inside a clean, readable layout.
Which languages is the theme translated into?
It comes translated into English, German, French, Dutch and Spanish. That makes it a practical choice if you run a blog in one of those languages or want theme text to match your audience.
Is it a good fit for a photography blog?
It can be. The theme includes gallery support for displaying photo collections, is retina ready so images stay sharp on high-resolution screens, and uses a minimal layout that keeps the focus on your pictures.
Is Universe free?
The code of Universe 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 Universe is this?
Version 1.2.2, released Dec 1, 2020. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Universe?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Universe automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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