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Shadowcat

v2.7Unlimited sites

Shadowcat is a WordPress theme made for news and magazine websites.

Product facts

Version
2.7
Released
3 February 2024
Type
Theme
Licence
GPL
Included in
Every plan, or $3.49 on its own

Overview

News and magazine sites need layouts that handle a lot of content and still read cleanly. Shadowcat is built for that job. It suits sites that cover tech, breaking stories or product reviews, and it uses modern typography and minimal design so articles stay the focus. Publishers can shape the homepage to match their editorial plan.

The BKNinja Composer lets you build homepage layouts from drag-and-drop modules. Around it sit practical tools such as mega menus that show category posts, Ajax post loading and a sticky sidebar. The theme is responsive, so it adapts to desktops and smartphones, and it works with plugins such as WooCommerce and bbPress when a site needs a shop or forum.

Features

  • BKNinja Composer builder: Arrange homepage layouts with drag-and-drop modules. You can create as many layouts as you need to fit your editorial vision, without touching any code.
  • Mega menu for categories: Show category posts inside dropdown mega menus, so visitors can see rich menu content and move through your sections more easily.
  • Ajax post loading: Load more news articles without refreshing the page. Readers keep scrolling through stories with a smooth browsing experience.
  • Sticky sidebar: Keep important widgets or calls to action visible while visitors scroll, which makes the sidebar more useful on long articles and lists.
  • Responsive layouts: The design adapts to different screen sizes, so your site looks and works properly on desktops and smartphones alike.
  • WooCommerce and bbPress support: The theme is compatible with popular plugins such as WooCommerce and bbPress, so you can add a store or a community forum to a media site.
  • Clean modern styling: Modern typography and minimal design elements help your content stand out and give a news site a tidy, professional appearance.
  • Documentation included: Guides come with the theme to help you set up and maintain your website as it grows.

Best for

  • News and magazine publishers
  • Bloggers covering tech and product reviews
  • Media professionals building custom homepages

Changelog

Version 2.7

  • Fixed Fixed social counter
  • Fixed Fixed Gallery Post Type
  • Fixed Fixed some CSS issues
  • Improved BIG UPDATE: Improved the speed of the theme, Optimize for SEO

FAQ

Is Shadowcat free?

The code of Shadowcat 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 Shadowcat gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Shadowcat is this?

Version 2.7, released 3 February 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.

How do I update Shadowcat?

Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Shadowcat for you.