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Docly – Documentation & Knowledge Base Theme
Docly is a WordPress theme for building documentation and knowledge base websites.
Product facts
- Version
- 2.4.1
- Released
- 17 August 2026
- Type
- Theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.89 on its own
Overview
Technical content gets hard to follow when it grows. Docly gives that content a structure: articles, tutorials and FAQs sit in a clean, reader-friendly layout, and visitors move through it with sidebars, sticky menus and breadcrumb trails. Search lets them look up a topic, keyword or phrase directly.
The theme is responsive, so documentation reads well on desktops, tablets and phones. Colors, fonts and layouts can be changed through customization options without writing code, which helps a docs site match a brand. Page templates cover content such as API references, changelogs and release notes, and the theme works with plugins for contact forms, live chat and analytics. Docly also supports translation and right-to-left languages.
Features
- Responsive layout: Documentation adapts to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so readers can open guides and articles on whatever device they have at hand.
- Detailed navigation: Sidebars, sticky menus and breadcrumb trails help visitors browse through large volumes of content and keep track of where they are.
- Built-in search: Visitors can search for topics, keywords or phrases to reach the article they need without clicking through every section.
- Reader-friendly content layout: Articles, tutorials and FAQs are arranged in a clean format that makes technical material easier to read and follow.
- Customization without coding: A user-friendly interface lets you change colors, fonts, layouts and other design elements to match your brand identity.
- Documentation page templates: Varied templates suit different content types, including API references, changelogs and release notes.
- Plugin compatibility: Docly works with popular WordPress plugins for features such as contact forms, live chat and analytics.
- Translation and RTL support: The theme is ready for translation and right-to-left languages, so documentation can reach readers in different regions.
Best for
- Software companies publishing product documentation
- SaaS teams building a help center or knowledge base
- Developers who need API references and release notes online
Changelog
Version 2.4.1 — 15 August 2026
- Improved Dark mode search result breadcrumb hover contrast
- Fixed Corrected the required plugin list for license activation and feature unlock
- Fixed Improved the licensing interface, including the registration notice, Manage License page, and Premium badge display
- Fixed Freemius SDK bootstrap moved to functions.php to meet Freemius requirements
- Improved Pro feature unlock for Freemius users now matches Envato user access
Earlier versions
- 2.4.0 (23 July 2026): 3 new, 3 improved, 3 fixed
- 2.3.2 (29 January 2026): 1 new, 6 improved, 1 removed
- 2.3.1 (20 December 2025): 1 improved
FAQ
Is Docly – Documentation & Knowledge Base Theme free?
The code of Docly – Documentation & Knowledge Base Theme is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Docly – Documentation & Knowledge Base Theme gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Docly – Documentation & Knowledge Base Theme is this?
Version 2.4.1, released 17 August 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update Docly – Documentation & Knowledge Base Theme?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Docly – Documentation & Knowledge Base Theme for you.
