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Zarja
Zarja is a WordPress blog theme by gljivec, built for bloggers, creatives and personal websites. It gives you a clean, minimal layout and a homepage made of blocks you can turn on or off, so you can shape the front page around your content without writing code.
- Version
- 2.2
- Developer
- gljivec
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Zarja 2.2
Version 2.2
Latest
What it does
Many blog themes force you into one fixed homepage. This theme takes a modular approach instead. The homepage is built from content blocks, including an upper header with social icons and search, a slider area, posts blocks, an Instagram feed and an About Us section. You activate the ones you want and leave out the rest, all through a theme options panel that needs no coding knowledge. That makes it approachable for beginners while still giving experienced users control over the layout.
The design focuses on readability and a sophisticated, modern look, which suits fashion, feminine, personal, lifestyle and portfolio blogs. Layouts are fully responsive and graphics are Retina ready, so pages stay sharp on desktops, tablets and phones. Revolution Slider is included for animated homepage banners, and the Instagram block lets you display your latest posts from that account. It fits writers who want a polished personal blog or a simple creative portfolio with a clean structure.
Best for
- Fashion and lifestyle bloggers
- Personal blogs and online journals
- Creatives building a simple portfolio site
Features
Flexible homepage blocks
Build the homepage from blocks such as an upper header, slider, posts blocks, Instagram feed and About Us section, switching each one on or off as needed.
Header with social icons and search
An upper header block places your social icons and a search field at the top of the page so visitors can find posts and follow you.
Revolution Slider included
The theme comes with the Revolution Slider plugin, letting you create animated sliders and banners for the top of your homepage.
Instagram feed block
Display your Instagram feed directly on the homepage so visitors can see your latest social media content alongside your blog posts.
Theme options panel
Adjust your site layout and colors through an options panel, with no coding skills required for everyday customization.
Responsive and Retina ready
Layouts adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, and Retina ready graphics keep images and design elements crisp on high resolution screens.
Multiple post formats
Various post formats give you different ways to present your content, helping each article fit the type of story you are telling.
Clean, readable design
A minimal, elegant style puts readability first, with a look aimed at fashion, feminine, personal and portfolio blogs.
Questions about Zarja
Can I change the homepage layout without coding?
Yes. The homepage is made of content blocks, such as the upper header, slider, posts blocks, Instagram feed and About Us section. You turn these on or off and adjust the layout and colors through the theme options panel, with no coding needed.
Does the theme come with a slider?
It does. Revolution Slider is included with the theme, so you can build animated sliders and banners for the homepage. The slider is one of the homepage blocks, so you can also leave it out if you prefer a simpler front page.
Can I show my Instagram posts on the blog?
Yes. Zarja includes an Instagram block that displays your feed on the homepage. It sits alongside the other homepage blocks, letting visitors see your latest social content next to your newest blog posts.
What kind of blogs does this theme suit best?
Its clean, minimal and elegant design is aimed at fashion, feminine, personal, lifestyle and portfolio blogs. It suits writers and creatives who want a readable, sophisticated look that works well on phones and desktops alike.
Is Zarja free?
The code of Zarja 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 Zarja is this?
Version 2.2. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Zarja?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Zarja automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
