Documentation - BestWP PRO WordPress Theme

Introduction

BestWP PRO is an attractive, fully responsive, 3-column magazine blogging theme for WordPress developed by ThemesDNA. Building on the solid foundation of its free counterpart, BestWP PRO introduces a comprehensive range of advanced features that enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functional versatility of your site. With 10 different post styles, 11 layout options (including 3-column, 2-column, and single-column variations), and 3 header styles, this theme accommodates a wide spectrum of content display needs.

The theme comes equipped with dynamic elements such as a featured posts slider, news ticker, and 17 Ajax-powered featured post widgets plus a tabbed widget, enabling engaging and interactive front-end presentations. It supports social sharing integrations with share buttons and social links, plus full translation readiness to cater to global audiences. BestWP PRO also offers granular control with multiple header and footer layout options, and customizable color and font schemes through an extensive WordPress Customizer panel.

Additional professional-grade features include sticky sidebars, sticky menus, WooCommerce support, related posts, author bio boxes, a built-in contact form template, a sitemap template, a site authors template, and over 20 widget areas that enhance widget organization and placement. The theme supports both Classic and Gutenberg editors seamlessly while offering a rich assortment of custom page and post templates for specialized content types.

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Theme Installation

After purchasing the BestWP PRO WordPress Theme, you'll receive a download link via email. Check your email inbox (or spam folder) for the product delivery email. Click the provided download link to download the theme's .zip file to your computer. Follow one of a method given below to install the theme on your website.

Upgrading from the Free BestWP Theme?

BestWP PRO is a separate theme. Whether or not you're currently using the free BestWP theme, you need to install BestWP PRO using one of the methods below.

If you're upgrading from the free version, most of your existing WordPress Customizer settings will remain in place. So you don't need to reconfigure everything from scratch. However, you will need to reupload a few images and reapply specific color settings.

After activating BestWP PRO, go to Appearance → Customize and reupload the following:

Site Logo
Site Icon (favicon)
Header Image
Background Image

If you changed below color options in the free version, reapply them in Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Colors:

Header Text Color
Background Color

Tip: You can install PRO without deleting the free theme. Use Live Preview to confirm your layout, then click Activate & Publish.

Method 1: Install Using the WordPress Dashboard (Easiest and Fastest)

This is the easiest and fastest method to install this WordPress theme.

Go to "WordPress Dashboard" → "Appearance" → "Themes" and click on "Add New" button.
Click on "Upload Theme" button and choose the zip file you have downloaded.
Click on "Install Now" button.
Activate the theme.
Now go to "Appearance" → "Customize" to configure theme options.

Method 2: Install using cPanel File Manager

In some cases, you may not be able to install a WordPress theme through the WordPress dashboard—especially if the theme's ZIP file exceeds the maximum upload size limit. When this happens, you can install the theme using cPanel's File Manager, which is often simpler than using FTP. Follow the steps below to install your theme via the File Manager in cPanel.

Log in to your cPanel account. Your cPanel URL will be https://yourdomain.com/cpanel or a similar URL.
Click on the "File Manager" icon. It's usually under the "Files" section.

You are now in the "File Manager". Open the public_html folder, which is your website's root directory.
Locate the wp-content folder inside "public_html," then open the themes folder inside of it.
In the File Manager interface, click the "Upload" button and choose the theme's .zip file from your local drive.
After it has been uploaded, right-click the .zip file and choose "Extract" or "Unzip".
You can now delete the uploaded .zip file, but it's optional.
Log in to your WordPress dashboard through your web browser.
Go to Appearance → Themes. Now you will see the newly extracted theme.
Make it your active theme by clicking the "Activate" button next to it.

Note: If your hosting provider doesn't offer cPanel, look for a File Manager option in your hosting dashboard (like DirectAdmin, Plesk, or CyberPanel). The process is usually very similar—just find the wp-content/themes folder and upload/extract the theme ZIP file there.

Method 3: Install using FTP

Installing a WordPress theme via FTP is straightforward, though it involves a few more steps compared to using the built-in theme uploader. Here's how to install a WordPress theme using FTP:

Unzip the theme's .zip file you have downloaded.
Connect to your hosting account using an FTP client such as "FileZilla" or "Core FTP".
Navigate to the /wp-content/themes folder in the "Remote site" section.
In the "Local site" section, locate the unzipped theme folder.
Drag and drop the unzipped theme folder from the "Local site" section to the "Remote site" section.
Be patient and let the transfer finish.
Once the transfer is complete, log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Appearance > Themes.
Find the theme you just uploaded and click Activate.

Troubleshooting Tips

Didn't receive the download email? Wait 5–10 minutes or check your spam/junk folder. But if you still can not find this email or download link is broken, please inform us. we will send it ASAP.
"The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini." - If you get this error when following the "Method 1", follow this tutorial: https://themesdna.com/blog/increase-maximum-file-upload-size-wordpress/
My menus disappeared or look different. Go to Appearance → Menus → Manage Locations and reassign your menus to the correct locations.
My header text or background color looks different after activating PRO. Reapply your colors in Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Colors for Header Text Color and Background Color. Then publish.
Still can't install the theme? Contact us for help.

Import Demo Content

You can import the demo content, widgets, and Customizer settings shown in the BestWP PRO theme demo.

Manual Demo Import

Step 1: Import Main Site Content

This includes: Posts, pages, menus, media, categories, tags, comments, and custom fields.

Download: XML File
Go to Tools → Import.
Under "WordPress", click Install Now if not installed.
Click Run Importer.
Select the XML file and click Upload file and import.
Check "Download and import file attachments", click Submit.

Step 2: Import Widgets

Install the Widget Importer & Exporter plugin.
Go to Tools → Widget Importer & Exporter.
Copy content from: Widgets .wie File and paste into the box.
Click Import Widgets.

Step 3: Import Customizer Settings

Download: Customizer File
Install the Customizer Export/Import plugin.
Go to Appearance → Customize → Export/Import.
Select the .dat file, check "Download and import image files?", click Import.

Regenerate Thumbnails

If your website already has existing posts with featured images, it's highly recommended to regenerate thumbnails after activating the BestWP PRO theme. This ensures that all images match the new theme's layout and display sizes.

Regenerating thumbnails is optional if your site is completely new and doesn't have any uploaded images yet.

However, if you imported the demo content, regenerating thumbnails is essential to display images correctly across the site.

Install and activate the Regenerate Thumbnails plugin.
Go to Tools → Regenerate Thumbnails.
Click the "Regenerate Thumbnails for All x Attachments" button to start the process.
Wait until all images are regenerated. This may take a few minutes depending on your media library size.
If you want, you can deactivate and delete the plugin once the process is complete.

This step ensures clean image alignment and sharp visuals throughout your website using the BestWP PRO theme.

Header Image

Quick Start Guide

BestWP PRO supports the native WordPress header image feature for a site-wide banner. Recommended size: 1920 × 375px (flex-height enabled).

Path: Appearance → Customize → Header Image.

How to Add a Header Image?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Header Image.
Click Add new image, upload/select an image, crop if prompted, then click Publish.

Navigation Menus

This theme includes two Display Locations for menus: Primary Menu and Secondary Menu.

Right after installing the theme, WordPress may display your existing pages as the default menu items in these locations. You can replace them with your own custom menus containing links, categories, pages, and more by following the steps below:

Go to Appearance → Menus and click the create a new menu link.
Enter a name for your menu in the Menu Name field.
Select a display location for your menu by checking one of the available options under Display location
Click the Create Menu button.
To add items to the menu, use the options in the left-hand column—select the pages, posts, categories, or tags you want, then click Add to Menu.
To create dropdown menus, simply drag and nest the submenu items beneath the parent menu item.
Once you've added your links, click the Save Menu button.

News Ticker

The News Ticker displays your posts in a smooth, horizontal scrolling format. It's perfect for highlighting breaking news, trending updates, or featured content. Fully customizable via the WordPress Theme Customizer.

Step 1: Access the News Ticker Options

Go to WordPress Dashboard → Appearance → Customize.
Click on Theme Options → News Ticker.

Step 2: Enable the News Ticker

Check the Enable News Ticker checkbox.

Step 3: Configure Ticker Options

Check the complete list of "News Ticker Options" available

Step 4: Save Changes

Click the Publish button to apply the changes.

Tips

Use Category Posts or Tag Posts for automated updates within a topic.
Use Popular Posts for highlighting your most commented content.
Adjust duration values for readability.
Choose between Header or Footer placement.

Slider

The Slider displays your posts in a beautiful carousel format at the top of your homepage. It's perfect for showcasing featured content, trending stories, or handpicked posts.

Step 1: Access Slider Options

Go to WordPress Dashboard → Appearance → Customize.
Click on Theme Options → Slider.

Step 2: Enable the Slider

Check the Enable Slider checkbox.

Step 3: Configure Slider Options

Check the complete list of "Slider Options" available

Step 4: Save Changes

Click the Publish button to apply the changes.

Tips

Make sure your posts have featured images set.
Use Category Posts or Tag Posts for curated slider content.
You can hide slide post categories, author, date, and comments individually.

Custom Widgets

Quick Start Guide

To see available widgets and widget areas navigate to WordPress Dashboard → Appearance → Widgets. There are up to 20 custom widgets bundled with BestWP PRO. Each widget must be enabled individually from Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Custom Widgets Options before it appears in the widgets list.

BestWP Featured Posts Widget 1 through 17 (17 unique featured post display styles)
BestWP Tabbed Widget
BestWP About Widget
BestWP Social Widget
BestWP Banner Widget (use Custom HTML widget for ads)

BestWP Featured Posts Widgets (1–17)

BestWP PRO includes 17 unique featured posts widgets, each offering a different visual layout for displaying posts. These widgets can show posts based on recent posts, a selected category, a selected tag, or random posts. The posts can be sorted by number of comments, published date, or random order.

Key Features (Common to All 17 Widgets)

Post sources: Recent, Popular (by comments), Random, Category, or Tag
Adjustable post count per widget
Toggles for thumbnail, author, date, comments, and snippet visibility
Customizable snippet length
Category/Tag selectors when using those sources
Uses theme image sizes (regenerate thumbnails after activation for best results)

How to Enable a Featured Posts Widget

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Custom Widgets Options.
Check the checkbox for the widget you want to enable (e.g., Enable Featured Posts Widget 1).
Click Publish to save.
Now go to Appearance → Widgets and drag the newly available widget into your desired widget area.

Widget Options (all 17 styles share these controls)

Title (text)
Post source (select): Recent, Popular (comments), Random, Category, Tag
Category (dropdown when source = Category)
Tag (dropdown when source = Tag)
Number of posts (integer)
Post snippet length (integer, words)
Toggles: Display Thumbnail, Display Author, Display Date, Display Number of Comments, Display Post Snippet

Usage Notes

Post IDs: When using "Posts by IDs" option, enter IDs as comma-separated values without spaces (e.g., 225,346,410).
Thumbnail Display: Different widgets use different thumbnail sizes. Make sure to regenerate thumbnails after activation.
Share Buttons: Share buttons are integrated in many of the widget styles.
View All Button: This button only appears when displaying category or tag posts and when the option is enabled.

BestWP Tabbed Widget

This widget displays three separate tabs of posts in a tabbed interface. Each tab can be configured independently to display posts based on recent posts, a selected category, a selected tag, or specific post IDs.

Key Features

Three independently configurable tabs with different content sources
Multiple sorting options
Customizable display elements (thumbnails, titles, metadata, snippets)
Font size controls for different text elements
Share buttons integration
Responsive tabbed interface

How to Enable

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Custom Widgets Options.
Check Enable Tabbed Widget.
Click Publish, then go to Appearance → Widgets to use it.

Widget Options

Title (text)
Show/Hide tabs: Popular, Recent, Random (checkboxes)
Tab names for each tab (text)
Number of posts (integer)
Toggles: Display Thumbnail, Display Author, Display Date, Display Number of Comments, Display Post Snippet
Post snippet length (integer, words)

BestWP Banner Widget

For displaying advertisements, videos, or any custom content, use the built-in WordPress Custom HTML widget. Place it in any widget area (such as the Header Banner widget area for a 728×90 ad) and paste your ad code or custom HTML directly.

Perfect for advertisements and embedded content
Supports HTML, JavaScript, and any custom code
Use in the Header Banner widget area for header ads
Use in sidebar or footer widget areas for other placements

Widget Areas

There are 20 widget areas in the BestWP PRO theme.

Header Banner
Located on the header. Drag a "Custom HTML" widget here and add your 728×90 banner ad code. Select "Header Layout" as "Header + Banner" from theme options to display this widget area.
Sidebar 1
Normally located on the left-hand side of your web page.
Sidebar 2
Normally located on the right-hand side of your web page.
Top Full Width Widgets (Home Page Only)
Full-width widget area at the top of homepage.
Top Full Width Widgets (Posts Only)
Full-width widget area at the top of single post.
Top Full Width Widgets (Posts/Pages Only)
Full-width widget area at the top of single post/page.
Top Full Width Widgets (Every Page)
Full-width widget area at the top of every page.
Top Widgets (Home Page Only)
Widget area at the top of homepage.
Top Widgets (Posts Only)
Widget area at the top of single post.
Top Widgets (Posts/Pages Only)
Widget area at the top of single post/page.
Top Widgets (Every Page)
Widget area at the top of every page.
Bottom Widgets (Home Page Only)
Widget area at the bottom of homepage.
Bottom Widgets (Posts Only)
Widget area at the bottom of single post.
Bottom Widgets (Posts/Pages Only)
Widget area at the bottom of single post/page.
Bottom Widgets (Every Page)
Widget area at the bottom of every page.
Post Bottom Widgets
Located at the bottom of single post, before the comments.
Footer 1
Column 1 of the footer (left).
Footer 2
Column 2 of the footer.
Footer 3
Column 3 of the footer.
Footer 4
Column 4 of the footer (right).

Custom Page Templates

BestWP PRO includes 27 custom page and post templates that let you create pages and posts with unique layouts beyond the default design.

Special Function Templates

Contact Form: Creates a contact page with a built-in contact form.
Sitemap: Displays a structured list of your site's pages, categories, and archives.
Authors: Shows a list of all authors on your site with their profiles and post counts.

Layout Templates

These templates control how content and sidebars are arranged. Available for both pages and posts:

"Full Width, no sidebar" – Content in full width without sidebars.
"Full Width, bottom sidebar" – Full width content with sidebar below.
"Content + Sidebar 1" – Content left, Sidebar 1 right.
"Sidebar 1 + Content" – Sidebar 1 left, Content right.
"Content + Sidebar 2" – Content left, Sidebar 2 right.
"Sidebar 2 + Content" – Sidebar 2 left, Content right.
"Content + Sidebar 1 + Sidebar 2" – Content, then two sidebars.
"Sidebar 1 + Content + Sidebar 2" – Sidebar, content, sidebar.
"Sidebar 1 + Sidebar 2 + Content" – Two sidebars left, content right.
"Content + Sidebar 2 + Sidebar 1" – Content, sidebar2, sidebar1.
"Sidebar 2 + Content + Sidebar 1" – Sidebar2, content, sidebar1.
"Sidebar 2 + Sidebar 1 + Content" – Two sidebars, content.

How to Assign a Custom Template

Go to Pages or Posts → Add New or edit an existing page/post.
Look for the Template option in the right sidebar.
Select the desired template from the list.
Click Publish or Update.

How to Create a Contact Page

BestWP PRO includes a built-in Contact Form template.

Step 1: Create the Contact Page

Go to Pages → Add New.
Give your page a title like Contact Us.
Select the Contact Form template.
Click Publish.

Step 2: Configure the Contact Form Email Address

Go to Appearance → Customize.
Open Theme Options → Contact Page Options.
Enter your preferred email address in the Contact Form Email Address field.
Click Publish to save.

Note: If you do not set the Contact Form Email Address, the form will not send emails.

How to Create a Sitemap Page

BestWP PRO includes a built-in Sitemap page template that displays a structured list of your site's content.

Go to Pages → Add New.
Enter a title like Sitemap.
Select the Sitemap template.
Click Publish.

What's Included

List of all Pages
List of all Categories and Tags
Monthly Archives
List of all Authors

How to Create a Site Authors Page

BestWP PRO includes a built-in Authors page template.

Step 1: Create the Authors Page

Go to Pages → Add New.
Enter a title like Our Authors.
Select the Authors template.
Click Publish.

Step 2: Customize Author Display Settings (Optional)

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Authors Page Options.
Toggle Hide site administrators or Hide authors with zero posts as desired.
Click Publish to save.

Author Details Displayed

Each listed user must have the role of Author, Editor, or Administrator.
The template shows each author's display name, avatar, bio, and social profiles.
Set author bios under Users → Profile → Biographical Info.

Customizer Theme Options

To see available WordPress Customizer theme options:

Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
Navigate to Appearance → Customize.
Click on Theme Options.

Colors Options

Below is the complete list of Colors Options available (Customizer → Colors panel):

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Default
body_text_color	Main Text Color	Body text color.	Color	#555555
link_color	Main Link Color	Default link color.	Color	#666666
link_hover_color	Main Link Hover Color	Link hover color.	Color	#000000
headings_color	General Headings Color	Headings text.	Color	#111111
secondary_menu_bg_color	Secondary Menu Background	Secondary (top) menu background.	Color	#f8f8f8
secondary_menu_bd_color	Secondary Menu Border	Secondary menu border.	Color	#e5e5e5
secondary_menu_color	Secondary Menu Link	Secondary menu links.	Color	#666666
secondary_menu_shadow_color	Secondary Menu Link Shadow	Secondary menu link shadow.	Color	#ffffff
secondary_menu_hover_color	Secondary Menu Hover	Secondary menu link hover text.	Color	#000000
secondary_menu_hover_bg_color	Secondary Menu Hover Background	Secondary menu link hover background.	Color	#eeeeee
secondary_submenu_one_bg_color	Secondary Sub Menu Background	Dropdown background.	Color	#f5f5f5
secondary_submenu_one_bd_color	Secondary Sub Menu Border	Dropdown border.	Color	#e5e5e5
secondary_menu_icon_color	Secondary Responsive Menu Icon	Mobile icon color.	Color	#000000
header_bg_color	Header Background	Header background color.	Color	#ffffff
primary_menu_bg_color	Primary Menu Background	Main nav background.	Color	#333333
primary_menu_bd_color	Primary Menu Border	Main nav border.	Color	#E03F00
primary_menu_color	Primary Menu Link	Main nav links.	Color	#ffffff
primary_menu_shadow_color	Primary Menu Link Shadow	Main nav link shadow.	Color	#000000
primary_menu_hover_color	Primary Menu Hover	Main nav link hover text.	Color	#ffffff
primary_menu_hover_bg_color	Primary Menu Hover Background	Main nav link hover background.	Color	#E03F00
primary_submenu_one_bg_color	Primary Sub Menu Background	Main nav dropdown background.	Color	#444444
primary_submenu_one_bd_color	Primary Sub Menu Border 1	Main nav dropdown border.	Color	#222222
primary_submenu_two_bd_color	Primary Sub Menu Border 2	Main nav dropdown border 2.	Color	#383838
primary_submenu_three_bd_color	Primary Sub Menu Border 3	Main nav dropdown border 3.	Color	#666666
primary_menu_icon_color	Primary Responsive Menu Icon	Main nav mobile icon color.	Color	#ffffff
news_ticker_bg_color	News Ticker Background	Ticker background.	Color	#444444
news_ticker_heading_color	News Ticker Heading Color	Ticker heading text.	Color	#ffffff
news_ticker_heading_bg_color	News Ticker Heading Background	Ticker heading background.	Color	#E03F00
news_ticker_date_color	News Ticker Dates Color	Ticker date text.	Color	#ffffff
news_ticker_date_bg_color	News Ticker Dates Background	Ticker date background.	Color	#333333
news_ticker_text_color	News Ticker Text Color	Ticker text.	Color	#dddddd
news_ticker_hover_text_color	News Ticker Hover Text Color	Ticker hover text.	Color	#ffffff
mini_post_title_color	Home/Featured Post Title Color	Featured/home titles.	Color	#000000
post_title_color	Single Post Title Color	Single post title.	Color	#000000
mini_post_title_hover_color	Home/Featured Post Title Hover Color	Featured/home title hover.	Color	#333333
post_title_hover_color	Single Post Title Hover Color	Single post title hover.	Color	#333333
mini_post_title_two_color	Home/Featured Post Title Color 2	Secondary featured title.	Color	#ffffff
mini_post_title_two_hover_color	Home/Featured Post Title Hover Color 2	Secondary featured title hover.	Color	#ffffff
post_body_link_color	Post Content Link Color	Links inside posts.	Color	#409BD4
post_body_link_hover_color	Post Content Link Hover Color	Post link hover.	Color	#08ACD5
postcats_color	Post Categories Color	Category label text.	Color	#ffffff
postcats_bg_color	Post Categories Background	Category label background.	Color	#2386b7
postcats_hover_color	Post Categories Hover Color	Category label hover text.	Color	#ffffff
postcats_bg_hover_color	Post Categories Hover Background	Category label hover background.	Color	#000000
mini_post_meta_color	Home/Featured Post Meta Color	Meta text.	Color	#666666
post_meta_color	Single Post Meta Color	Meta text on single posts.	Color	#666666
mini_post_meta_hover_color	Home/Featured Post Meta Hover Color	Meta hover text.	Color	#000000
post_meta_hover_color	Single Post Meta Hover Color	Meta hover text on single posts.	Color	#000000
mini_post_meta_two_color	Home/Featured Post Meta Color 2	Secondary meta color.	Color	#ffffff
mini_post_meta_two_hover_color	Home/Featured Post Meta Hover Color 2	Secondary meta hover.	Color	#ffffff
rmore_color	Read More Button Color	Read more button text color.	Color	#ffffff
rmore_bg_color	Read More Button Background Color	Read more button background.	Color	#a3a3a3
rmore_hover_color	Read More Button Hover Color	Read more button hover text.	Color	#ffffff
rmore_bg_hover_color	Read More Button Hover Background Color	Read more button hover background.	Color	#000000
sidebar_widget_bg_color	Sidebar Widgets Background	Sidebar widget background.	Color	#ffffff
sidebar_widget_bd_color	Sidebar Widgets Border 1	Sidebar widget border.	Color	#dddddd
sidebar_widget_bd_two_color	Sidebar Widgets Border 2	Sidebar widget secondary border.	Color	#ffffff
sidebar_title_color	Sidebar Title Color	Sidebar widget title text.	Color	#ffffff
sidebar_title_bg_one_color	Sidebar Title Background Color 1	Primary sidebar title background.	Color	#dddddd
sidebar_title_bg_two_color	Sidebar Title Background Color 2	Secondary sidebar title background.	Color	#333333
sidebar_link_color	Sidebar Link Color	Sidebar link text.	Color	#444444
sidebar_link_hover_color	Sidebar Link Hover Color	Sidebar link hover text.	Color	#666666
tag_cloud_color	Tag Cloud Link Color	Tag cloud text color.	Color	#ffffff
tag_cloud_bg_color	Tag Cloud Link Background	Tag cloud background.	Color	#888888
tag_cloud_hover_color	Tag Cloud Link Hover Color	Tag cloud hover text.	Color	#ffffff
tag_cloud_hover_bg_color	Tag Cloud Link Hover Background	Tag cloud hover background.	Color	#000000
footer_bg_color	Footer Background Color	Footer background.	Color	#292929
footer_title_color	Footer Title Color	Footer widget title text.	Color	#ffffff
footer_title_bd_one_color	Footer Title Border One Color	Footer widget title border 1.	Color	#333333
footer_title_bd_two_color	Footer Title Border Two Color	Footer widget title border 2.	Color	#1f1f1f
footer_text_color	Footer Text Color	Footer text color.	Color	#cecece
footer_link_color	Footer Link Color	Footer link text.	Color	#dbdbdb
footer_link_hover_color	Footer Link Hover Color	Footer link hover text.	Color	#ffffff
cp_bg_color	Copyrights Background Color	Footer copyrights background.	Color	#232425
cp_bd_color	Copyrights Border Color	Footer copyrights border.	Color	#383737
cp_color	Copyrights Text Color	Footer copyrights text.	Color	#ECFFF1
button_text_color	Button Text Color	Button text color.	Color	#333333
button_text_shadow_color	Button Text Shadow Color	Button text shadow.	Color	#ffffff
button_bg_color	Button Background Color	Button background.	Color	#f5f5f5
button_bd_color	Button Border Color	Button border.	Color	#e6e6e6
button_hover_bg_color	Button Hover Background Color	Button hover background.	Color	#f5f5f5
selected_text_color	Selected Text Color	Highlighted text color.	Color	#ffffff
selected_text_bg_color	Selected Text Background Color	Highlighted text background.	Color	#333333
disable_shadow_color	Disable Shadow Color	Disable shadow color outputs.	Checkbox	false

Font Options

Below is the complete list of Font Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
font_subsets	Font Subsets	Select supported subsets.	Multiple Select	cyrillic, cyrillic-ext, greek, greek-ext, latin, latin-ext, vietnamese	latin
body_fonts	Body Font-Family	Pick font for body text.	Select	Font list	Domine
body_font_size	Body Font-Size	Choose body font size.	Select	8px–72px	13px
body_font_weight	Body Font-Weight	Choose body font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
body_font_style	Body Font-Style	Choose body font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
body_line_height	Body Line-Height	Enter body line height.	Text	Numeric (e.g. 1.6)	1.6
site_title_fonts	Site Title Font-Family	Pick font for site title.	Select	Font list	Playfair Display
site_title_font_size	Site Title Font-Size	Choose site title font size.	Select	8px–72px	24px
site_title_font_weight	Site Title Font-Weight	Choose site title font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
site_title_font_style	Site Title Font-Style	Choose site title font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
site_title_line_height	Site Title Line-Height	Enter site title line height.	Text	Numeric	1
site_desc_fonts	Site Description Font-Family	Pick font for site tagline.	Select	Font list	Domine
site_desc_font_size	Site Description Font-Size	Choose site description font size.	Select	8px–72px	13px
site_desc_font_weight	Site Description Font-Weight	Choose site description font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
site_desc_font_style	Site Description Font-Style	Choose site description font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
site_desc_line_height	Site Description Line-Height	Enter site description line height.	Text	Numeric	1
primary_menu_fonts	Primary Menu Font-Family	Pick font for primary menu.	Select	Font list	Oswald
primary_menu_font_size	Primary Menu Font-Size	Choose primary menu font size.	Select	8px–72px	13px
primary_menu_font_weight	Primary Menu Font-Weight	Choose primary menu font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
primary_menu_font_style	Primary Menu Font-Style	Choose primary menu font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
secondary_menu_fonts	Secondary Menu Font-Family	Pick font for secondary menu.	Select	Font list	Patua One
secondary_menu_font_size	Secondary Menu Font-Size	Choose secondary menu font size.	Select	8px–72px	13px
secondary_menu_font_weight	Secondary Menu Font-Weight	Choose secondary menu font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
secondary_menu_font_style	Secondary Menu Font-Style	Choose secondary menu font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
news_ticker_fonts	News Ticker Font-Family	Pick font for news ticker.	Select	Font list	Patua One
news_ticker_font_size	News Ticker Font-Size	Choose news ticker font size.	Select	8px–72px	13px
news_ticker_font_weight	News Ticker Font-Weight	Choose news ticker font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
news_ticker_font_style	News Ticker Font-Style	Choose news ticker font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
hpost_title_fonts	Home/Featured Post Title Font-Family	Pick font for featured post titles.	Select	Font list	Playfair Display
hpost_title_font_size	Home/Featured Post Title Font-Size	Choose featured post title font size.	Select	8px–72px	20px
hpost_title_font_weight	Home/Featured Post Title Font-Weight	Choose featured post title font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
hpost_title_font_style	Home/Featured Post Title Font-Style	Choose featured post title font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
hpost_title_line_height	Home/Featured Post Title Line-Height	Enter featured post title line height.	Text	Numeric	1.2
hpost_title_sm_fonts	Home/Featured Small Post Title Font-Family	Pick font for small featured post titles.	Select	Font list	Playfair Display
hpost_title_sm_font_size	Home/Featured Small Post Title Font-Size	Choose small featured post title font size.	Select	8px–72px	16px
hpost_title_sm_font_weight	Home/Featured Small Post Title Font-Weight	Choose small featured post title font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
hpost_title_sm_font_style	Home/Featured Small Post Title Font-Style	Choose small featured post title font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
hpost_title_sm_line_height	Home/Featured Small Post Title Line-Height	Enter small featured post title line height.	Text	Numeric	1.2
hpost_cats_fonts	Home/Featured Post Categories Font-Family	Pick font for featured categories.	Select	Font list	Oswald
hpost_cats_font_size	Home/Featured Post Categories Font-Size	Choose featured categories font size.	Select	8px–72px	12px
hpost_cats_font_weight	Home/Featured Post Categories Font-Weight	Choose featured categories font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
hpost_cats_font_style	Home/Featured Post Categories Font-Style	Choose featured categories font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
hpost_meta_fonts	Home/Featured Post Meta Font-Family	Pick font for featured meta.	Select	Font list	Oswald
hpost_meta_font_size	Home/Featured Post Meta Font-Size	Choose featured meta font size.	Select	8px–72px	12px
hpost_meta_font_weight	Home/Featured Post Meta Font-Weight	Choose featured meta font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
hpost_meta_font_style	Home/Featured Post Meta Font-Style	Choose featured meta font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
read_more_fonts	Read More Button Font-Family	Pick font for read more buttons.	Select	Font list	Oswald
read_more_font_size	Read More Button Font-Size	Choose read more button font size.	Select	8px–72px	13px
read_more_font_weight	Read More Button Font-Weight	Choose read more button font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
read_more_font_style	Read More Button Font-Style	Choose read more button font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
post_title_fonts	Post Title Font-Family	Pick font for post titles.	Select	Font list	Playfair Display
post_title_font_size	Post Title Font-Size	Choose post title font size.	Select	8px–72px	26px
post_title_font_weight	Post Title Font-Weight	Choose post title font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
post_title_font_style	Post Title Font-Style	Choose post title font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
post_title_line_height	Post Title Line-Height	Enter post title line height.	Text	Numeric	1.2
widget_title_fonts	Main/Sidebars Widget Title Font-Family	Pick font for widget titles.	Select	Font list	Oswald
widget_title_font_size	Main/Sidebars Widget Title Font-Size	Choose widget title font size.	Select	8px–72px	14px
widget_title_font_weight	Main/Sidebars Widget Title Font-Weight	Choose widget title font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
widget_title_font_style	Main/Sidebars Widget Title Font-Style	Choose widget title font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
sidebar_title_line_height	Main/Sidebars Title Line-Height	Enter widget title line height.	Text	Numeric	1
footer_title_fonts	Footer Widget Title Font-Family	Pick font for footer widget titles.	Select	Font list	Oswald
footer_title_font_size	Footer Title Font-Size	Choose footer title font size.	Select	8px–72px	14px
footer_title_font_weight	Footer Title Font-Weight	Choose footer title font weight.	Select	400, 700	400
footer_title_font_style	Footer Title Font-Style	Choose footer title font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
footer_title_line_height	Footer Title Line-Height	Enter footer title line height.	Text	Numeric	1
headings_fonts	General Headings Font-Family	Pick font for headings.	Select	Font list	Playfair Display
headings_line_height	General Headings Line-Height	Enter general headings line height.	Text	Numeric	1
h1_font_size	H1 Font-Size	Choose H1 font size.	Select	8px–72px	32px
h1_font_weight	H1 Font-Weight	Choose H1 font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
h1_font_style	H1 Font-Style	Choose H1 font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
h2_font_size	H2 Font-Size	Choose H2 font size.	Select	8px–72px	28px
h2_font_weight	H2 Font-Weight	Choose H2 font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
h2_font_style	H2 Font-Style	Choose H2 font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
h3_font_size	H3 Font-Size	Choose H3 font size.	Select	8px–72px	24px
h3_font_weight	H3 Font-Weight	Choose H3 font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
h3_font_style	H3 Font-Style	Choose H3 font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
h4_font_size	H4 Font-Size	Choose H4 font size.	Select	8px–72px	20px
h4_font_weight	H4 Font-Weight	Choose H4 font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
h4_font_style	H4 Font-Style	Choose H4 font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
h5_font_size	H5 Font-Size	Choose H5 font size.	Select	8px–72px	18px
h5_font_weight	H5 Font-Weight	Choose H5 font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
h5_font_style	H5 Font-Style	Choose H5 font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal
h6_font_size	H6 Font-Size	Choose H6 font size.	Select	8px–72px	16px
h6_font_weight	H6 Font-Weight	Choose H6 font weight.	Select	400, 700	700
h6_font_style	H6 Font-Style	Choose H6 font style.	Select	normal, italic	normal

Layout Options

Below is the complete list of Layout Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
layout_style	Layout Style	Select your layout style.	Radio	Sidebar 1 + Content + Sidebar 2 Sidebar 2 + Content + Sidebar 1 Content + Sidebar 1 + Sidebar 2 Content + Sidebar 2 + Sidebar 1 Sidebar 1 + Sidebar 2 + Content Sidebar 2 + Sidebar 1 + Content Sidebar 1 + Content Content + Sidebar 1 Content + Sidebar 2 Sidebar 2 + Content One Column	Content + Sidebar 1 + Sidebar 2
hide_sidebar_one_column	Hide Sidebar from One Column Layout	Hide sidebar when using the one column layout.	Checkbox	true / false	false

Header Options

Below is the complete list of Header Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
header_layout	Header Layout	Select the header layout style.	Select	Header + Banner Header + Search Box Full Width Header	Header + Banner
hide_header_content	Hide Header Content	Hide the header content area.	Checkbox	true / false	false

Slider Options

Below is the complete list of Slider Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
enable_slider	Enable Slider	Enable or disable the featured posts slider.	Checkbox	true / false	false
slider_length	Number of Slider Posts	Number of posts to display in the slider.	Text	A positive whole number.	5
slider_post_type	Slider Posts Type	Select a post type to display in the slider.	Select	Recent Posts Popular Posts Random Posts Category Posts Tag Posts	Recent Posts
slider_cat	Slider Posts Category	Select a category if Posts Type is Category Posts.	Category Dropdown	A category from your WordPress categories.	(none)
slider_tag	Slider Posts Tag	Select a tag if Posts Type is Tag Posts.	Tag Dropdown	A tag from your WordPress tags.	(none)
hide_slide_cats	Hide Slide Post Categories	Hide post categories from slider slides.	Checkbox	true / false	false
hide_slide_author	Hide Slide Post Author	Hide post author from slider slides.	Checkbox	true / false	false
hide_slide_date	Hide Slide Post Date	Hide post date from slider slides.	Checkbox	true / false	false
hide_slide_comments	Hide Slide Post Comments	Hide comment count from slider slides.	Checkbox	true / false	false

News Ticker Options

Below is the complete list of News Ticker Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
enable_news_ticker	Enable News Ticker	Enable or disable the news ticker.	Checkbox	true / false	false
news_ticker_heading	News Ticker Heading	Custom heading text for the news ticker.	Text	A plain text.	Breaking News
news_ticker_length	Number of News Ticker Posts	Number of posts to display in the news ticker.	Text	A positive whole number.	5
news_ticker_post_type	News Ticker Posts Type	Select a post type to display in the news ticker.	Select	Recent Posts Popular Posts Random Posts Category Posts Tag Posts	Recent Posts
news_ticker_cat	News Ticker Posts Category	Select a category if Posts Type is Category Posts.	Category Dropdown	A category from your WordPress categories.	(none)
news_ticker_tag	News Ticker Posts Tag	Select a tag if Posts Type is Tag Posts.	Tag Dropdown	A tag from your WordPress tags.	(none)
news_ticker_duration	Duration	Duration in milliseconds of the marquee.	Text	A positive whole number.	60000
news_ticker_location	News Ticker Location	Select the location of the news ticker.	Select	Header Footer	Header

Post Options

Below is the complete list of Post Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
hide_posts_heading	Hide HomePage Posts Heading	Toggle visibility of homepage posts heading.	Checkbox	true/false	false
posts_heading	HomePage Posts Heading	Text shown above homepage posts.	Text	Text	Recent Posts
thumbnail_link	Thumbnail Link	Link single post thumbnail to its post.	Select	yes, no	yes
post_style	Non-Singular Posts Style	Layout style for home/categories/tags/archive/search.	Select	style-1, style-2, style-3, style-4, style-5, style-6, style-8, style-9, style-12, style-13	style-4
read_more_length	Auto Post Summary Length	Word count for automatic excerpts.	Text	Number	25
read_more_text	Read More Text	Label for read more links/buttons.	Text	Text	Continue Reading
hide_posted_date_home	Hide Posted Date from Posts Summaries	Remove date on archives/home.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_posted_date	Hide Posted Date from Single Posts	Remove date on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_author_home	Hide Post Author from Posts Summaries	Remove author on archives/home.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_author	Hide Post Author from Single Posts	Remove author on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_categories_home	Hide Post Categories from Posts Summaries	Remove categories on archives/home.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_categories	Hide Post Categories from Single Posts	Remove categories on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_tags_home	Hide Post Tags from Posts Summaries	Remove tags on archives/home.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_tags	Hide Post Tags from Single Posts	Remove tags on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_comments_link_home	Hide Comment Link from Posts Summaries	Remove comment count link on archives/home.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_comments_link	Hide Comment Link from Single Posts	Remove comment link on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_edit	Hide Post Edit Link	Hide edit link for logged-in editors.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_thumbnail	Hide Thumbnails from Every Page	Disable featured images globally.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_thumbnail_single	Hide Thumbnails from Posts/Pages	Disable featured images on single posts/pages.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_post_snippet	Hide Post Snippet	Hide excerpt/snippet text.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_read_more_button	Hide Read More Button	Hide read more buttons on lists.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_share_buttons_home	Hide Share Buttons from Posts Summaries	Remove share buttons on archives/home.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_share_buttons	Hide Share Buttons from Single Posts	Remove share buttons on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_author_bio_box	Hide Author Bio Box	Hide author bio on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_related_posts_home	Hide Related Posts from Posts Summaries	Hide related posts on archives/home.	Checkbox	true/false	false
hide_related_posts	Hide Related Posts from Single Posts	Hide related posts on single posts.	Checkbox	true/false	false
related_posts_heading	Related Posts Heading	Heading text above related posts.	Text	Text	Related Articles
related_posts_number	Number of Related Posts	Choose how many related posts to show.	Select	4, 8, 12, 16	4

Social Links Options

Manage header social buttons and URLs used throughout the theme.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Default
hide_header_social_buttons	Hide Header Social Buttons	Hide social buttons from the header area.	Checkbox	false
twitterlink	Twitter URL	Header/social profile link to Twitter/X.	Text	(empty)
facebooklink	Facebook URL	Header/social profile link to Facebook.	Text	(empty)
googlelink	Google Plus URL	Header/social profile link to Google Plus.	Text	(empty)
pinterestlink	Pinterest URL	Header/social profile link to Pinterest.	Text	(empty)
linkedinlink	LinkedIn URL	Header/social profile link to LinkedIn.	Text	(empty)
instagramlink	Instagram URL	Header/social profile link to Instagram.	Text	(empty)
vklink	VK URL	Header/social profile link to VK.	Text	(empty)
flickrlink	Flickr URL	Header/social profile link to Flickr.	Text	(empty)
youtubelink	YouTube URL	Header/social profile link to YouTube.	Text	(empty)
vimeolink	Vimeo URL	Header/social profile link to Vimeo.	Text	(empty)
soundcloudlink	SoundCloud URL	Header/social profile link to SoundCloud.	Text	(empty)
lastfmlink	Last.fm URL	Header/social profile link to Last.fm.	Text	(empty)
githublink	GitHub URL	Header/social profile link to GitHub.	Text	(empty)
bitbucketlink	Bitbucket URL	Header/social profile link to Bitbucket.	Text	(empty)
tumblrlink	Tumblr URL	Header/social profile link to Tumblr.	Text	(empty)
digglink	Digg URL	Header/social profile link to Digg.	Text	(empty)
deliciouslink	Delicious URL	Header/social profile link to Delicious.	Text	(empty)
stumbleuponlink	StumbleUpon URL	Header/social profile link to StumbleUpon.	Text	(empty)
redditlink	Reddit URL	Header/social profile link to Reddit.	Text	(empty)
dribbblelink	Dribbble URL	Header/social profile link to Dribbble.	Text	(empty)
behancelink	Behance URL	Header/social profile link to Behance.	Text	(empty)
whatsapplink	WhatsApp URL	Header/social profile link to WhatsApp.	Text	(empty)
skypelink	Skype URL	Header/social profile link to Skype.	Text	(empty)
wechatlink	WeChat URL	Header/social profile link to WeChat.	Text	(empty)
tiktoklink	TikTok URL	Header/social profile link to TikTok.	Text	(empty)
snapchatlink	Snapchat URL	Header/social profile link to Snapchat.	Text	(empty)
mixcloudlink	Mixcloud URL	Header/social profile link to Mixcloud.	Text	(empty)
mastodonlink	Mastodon URL	Header/social profile link to Mastodon.	Text	(empty)
threadslink	Threads URL	Header/social profile link to Threads.	Text	(empty)
newsletterlink	Email / Newsletter URL	Header/social profile link to mailto/subscription.	Text	(empty)
phonelink	Phone Link	Header/social profile phone (tel: link).	Text	(empty)
rsslink	RSS URL	Header/social profile RSS feed link.	Text	(empty)

Note: Any URL left blank will hide that social icon. Additional legacy services present in the theme follow the same pattern.

Footer Options

Below is the complete list of Footer Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
footer_text	Footer Copyright Notice	Custom copyright text displayed in the footer. HTML is allowed.	Textarea	A text string (HTML allowed).	(empty)
hide_footer_widgets	Hide Footer Widgets	Hide the footer widget areas.	Checkbox	true / false	false
hide_credit	Hide Theme Designer Credits	Hide theme designer credits from the footer.	Checkbox	true / false	false

404 Page Options

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Default
error_404_heading	404 Error Page Heading	Heading displayed on the 404 page.	Textarea	Oops! That page can not be found.
error_404_message	Error 404 Message	Message displayed on the 404 page.	Textarea	It looks like nothing was found at this location...

Search Page Options

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Default
no_search_heading	No Search Results Heading	Heading shown when no search results are found.	Textarea	Nothing Found
no_search_results	No Search Results Message	Message shown when no search results are found.	Textarea	Sorry, but nothing matched your search terms...

Contact Page Options

Below is the complete list of Contact Page Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
(static instructions)	Contact Page Configuration	Steps to assign the Contact Form page template.	Static text	—	—
contact_form_email	Contact Form Email Address	Email that receives submissions from the built-in contact form.	Text	Valid email	(empty)

Authors Page Options

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Default
(static instructions)	Authors Page Configuration	Steps to assign the Authors template.	Static text	—
hide_admin_authors_page	Hide site administrators from Authors page	Exclude admin users.	Checkbox	false
hide_noposts_authors_page	Hide authors with zero posts	Exclude authors without posts.	Checkbox	false

Other Options

Below is the complete list of Other Options available:

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
enable_widgets_block_editor	Enable Gutenberg Widget Block Editor	Enable the Gutenberg-based widget block editor.	Checkbox	true / false	false
disable_sticky_menu	Disable Sticky Menu	Disable the sticky navigation menu.	Checkbox	true / false	false
enable_sticky_mobile_menu	Enable Sticky Mobile Menu	Enable sticky menu on mobile devices.	Checkbox	true / false	false
disable_primary_menu	Disable Primary Menu	Disable the primary navigation menu.	Checkbox	true / false	false
disable_secondary_menu	Disable Secondary Menu	Disable the secondary navigation menu.	Checkbox	true / false	false
disable_sticky_sidebar	Disable Sticky Sidebar	Disable the sticky sidebar feature.	Checkbox	true / false	false
disable_backtotop	Disable Back to Top Button	Disable the back-to-top floating button.	Checkbox	true / false	false

Reset Settings

Reset all theme options back to their defaults.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Default
reset_settings	Reset Theme Options	Reset all Customizer settings for BestWP PRO to default values.	Reset Button	(n/a)

Performance & SEO Tips

To get the best out of BestWP PRO, it's important to optimize your website for both performance and search engines. Below are helpful tips:

Use Optimized & WebP Images: Compress images using tools like TinyPNG and convert them to WebP format for better performance.
Enable Caching: Use a caching plugin like WP Super Cache or WP Rocket to reduce load times.
Use a CDN: Content Delivery Networks like Cloudflare or BunnyCDN help deliver content faster globally.
Minify CSS & JavaScript: Use a plugin like Autoptimize to reduce file sizes.
Optimize Fonts: Load Google Fonts asynchronously or host them locally to prevent render-blocking. Or use system fonts for maximum speed.
Avoid Unnecessary Plugins: Even though BestWP PRO is performance-optimized, using too many plugins can slow down your site.
Set SEO Titles & Meta Descriptions: Use plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math to improve on-page SEO.
Display Correct Thumbnails on Social Media: Install an SEO plugin and enable Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags. Set a featured image for each post.
Enable Lazy Loading: Use WordPress's built-in lazy loading or plugins like a3 Lazy Load.
Clean the Database: Use plugins like WP-Optimize to remove post revisions, spam comments, and transients.
Add Structured Data: Enhance search visibility with schema markup using Rank Math or Yoast's advanced schema tools.

Translation & RTL

BestWP PRO is fully translation-ready and supports Right-to-Left (RTL) languages like Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian out of the box.

🌐 Translating the Theme

The theme includes a bestwp-pro.pot file located in the /languages folder inside the theme directory. You can use this file to create translations in your own language using any of the following tools:

Poedit – Desktop translation editor (view tutorial)
Loco Translate – Translate the theme directly from your WordPress dashboard (view tutorial)

After translating, save your files as:

bestwp-pro-[language_code].po
bestwp-pro-[language_code].mo

Place them inside the /languages folder in the theme.

↔️ RTL Language Support

BestWP PRO includes built-in RTL support. If your WordPress site language is set to an RTL language, the theme will automatically adjust layout direction, alignment, and spacing accordingly. No extra setup required.

If you're customizing your site with RTL content, make sure your text widgets, menus, and custom styles are also RTL-compatible for best results.

FAQ

In this section, you'll find quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about using the BestWP PRO theme. If you can't find your answer here, you can contact our support team for more help.

Why is my logo/site icon/header image/background image missing after upgrading to PRO?

When switching from the free to PRO version, you need to manually reupload your Site Logo, Header Image, Site Icon, and Background Image via Appearance → Customize.

My menus disappeared after theme activation. What should I do?

Go to Appearance → Menus → Manage Locations and reassign your existing menus to the correct theme locations.

How do I reset Customizer settings to default?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Other Options, then click the Reset Theme Options button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Confirm the action to reset your WordPress Customizer settings.

Troubleshooting

This section covers common technical problems you may encounter while installing, activating, or customizing the BestWP PRO theme. If your specific issue isn't listed, you can always reach out to our support team for assistance.

Post thumbnails are missing when sharing on social media

Install an SEO plugin like Yoast SEO or Rank Math and enable Open Graph tags. Always set a featured image for each post to ensure proper thumbnails appear when sharing.

I get "The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive" error.

This means your hosting has a small file upload limit. Follow this guide to increase it or use cPanel/File Manager to upload the theme.

Support & Licensing

All our WordPress themes, including BestWP PRO, are released under the 100% GPL (General Public License). You can use the theme on unlimited websites and modify the code to suit your needs.

What's included in free support:

Help with theme installation and setup
Bug fixes and troubleshooting related to the theme
Guidance on using built-in theme features

What's not included in free support (but available as paid tasks):

Theme customization or resolving third-party plugin conflicts
Custom coding or feature implementation requests
Performance tuning, SEO setup, or server configuration assistance

If you need help or would like to request a paid customization, please contact us. We typically respond within 24–48 hours on working days.

Contact Support

Changelog & Versioning

The following is a log of all updates and changes made to BestWP. We recommend always using the latest version to benefit from improvements and new features.

= Version 1.0.5 =

Fixed coding issues.
Customizer updated.
Many improvements.

= Version 1.0.4 =

Fixed coding issues.
Many improvements.

= Version 1.0.3 =

Fixed coding issues.
Customizer updated.

= Version 1.0.0 =

Initial Release.

Date Formats

You can use the following date format values to control how dates appear in various places such as custom widgets, post metadata, news tickers, and more. These formats follow the standard PHP date formatting rules used by WordPress.

Format Key	Example Output
H:i	00:50
g:i a	12:50 am
g:i A	12:50 AM
g:i:s a	12:50:48 am
g:i:s A	12:50:48 AM
d.m.y	27.11.10
Y.m.d	2010.11.27
Y-m-d	2010-11-27
Y/m/d	2010/11/27
m.d.Y	11.27.2010
m-d-Y	11-27-2010
m/d/Y	11/27/2010
d.m.Y	27.11.2010
d-m-Y	27-11-2010
d/m/Y	27/11/2010
m/d/Y g:i:s a	11/27/2010 12:50:48 am
m/d/Y g:i:s A	11/27/2010 12:50:48 AM
Y/m/d \a\t g:i a	2010/11/27 at 12:50 am
Y/m/d \a\t g:i A	2010/11/27 at 12:50 AM
d F	27 November
F, Y	November, 2010
F j, Y	November 27, 2010
d M Y	27 Nov 2010
M j, Y	Nov 27, 2010
M j, Y @ H:i	Nov 27, 2010 @ 0:50
l, F j, Y	Saturday, November 27, 2010
l, F jS, Y	Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Introduction

Theme Installation

Upgrading from the Free BestWP Theme?

Method 1: Install Using the WordPress Dashboard (Easiest and Fastest)

Method 2: Install using cPanel File Manager

Method 3: Install using FTP

Troubleshooting Tips

Import Demo Content

Manual Demo Import

Step 1: Import Main Site Content

Step 2: Import Widgets

Step 3: Import Customizer Settings

Regenerate Thumbnails

Header Image

Quick Start Guide

How to Add a Header Image?

Navigation Menus

News Ticker

Step 1: Access the News Ticker Options

Step 2: Enable the News Ticker

Step 3: Configure Ticker Options

Step 4: Save Changes

Tips

Slider

Step 1: Access Slider Options

Step 2: Enable the Slider

Step 3: Configure Slider Options

Step 4: Save Changes

Tips

Custom Widgets

Quick Start Guide

BestWP Featured Posts Widgets (1–17)

Key Features (Common to All 17 Widgets)

How to Enable a Featured Posts Widget

Widget Options (all 17 styles share these controls)

Usage Notes

BestWP Tabbed Widget

Key Features

How to Enable

Widget Options

BestWP About and Social Widget

Key Features

How to Enable

Usage Notes

Widget Options

BestWP Social Widget

How to Enable

Widget Options

BestWP Banner Widget

Widget Areas

Header Banner

Sidebar 1

Sidebar 2

Top Full Width Widgets (Home Page Only)

Top Full Width Widgets (Posts Only)

Top Full Width Widgets (Posts/Pages Only)

Top Full Width Widgets (Every Page)

Top Widgets (Home Page Only)

Top Widgets (Posts Only)

Top Widgets (Posts/Pages Only)

Top Widgets (Every Page)

Bottom Widgets (Home Page Only)

Bottom Widgets (Posts Only)

Bottom Widgets (Posts/Pages Only)

Bottom Widgets (Every Page)

Post Bottom Widgets

Footer 1

Footer 2

Footer 3

Footer 4

How to Control Widget Visibility by Location

Custom Page Templates

Special Function Templates

Layout Templates

How to Assign a Custom Template

How to Create a Contact Page

Step 1: Create the Contact Page

Step 2: Configure the Contact Form Email Address

How to Create a Sitemap Page

What's Included