GridLane Documentation

Introduction

GridLane is a stunning, user-friendly, responsive grid-style WordPress theme for news blogs or portfolio sites. It features Customizer theme options, header and footer navigation menus, a sticky header and sticky sidebar, a 3-column posts grid, a 5-column footer, full-width templates for posts/pages, header image support, 60+ social buttons, post share buttons, RTL language support, a scroll-to-top button, a right sidebar, and many more options. GridLane theme also has RTL language support and a translation-ready codebase. The theme is very starter-friendly and easy to set up.

Quick Start Guide

  1. Install & activate the theme via Appearance → Themes → Add New.
  2. Set up your menus by going to Appearance → Menus. Create a menu and assign it to one of the available menu locations.
  3. Configure widgets by going to Appearance → Widgets. Add widgets to the available widget areas.
  4. Customize by going to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options. Set up your social links, header options, and more.

Theme Features

  • Responsive Design
  • Grid and Non-Grid Post Summaries Layouts
  • 3 Columns Posts Grid
  • Sticky Header and Sticky Sidebar
  • 2 Navigation Menus (Primary and Secondary)
  • 1 Sidebar and 5 Footer Widget Columns
  • Multiple Full-Width Widget Areas
  • 60+ Social Profile Links
  • Post Share Buttons
  • Custom Logo Support
  • Custom Header Image
  • Custom Background
  • Author Bio Box
  • RTL Language Support
  • Translation Ready
  • Back to Top Button
  • Loading Animation
  • FitVids.JS for Responsive Videos
  • Full-Width Templates for Posts and Pages

Theme Installation

Method 1: Install via WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Appearance → Themes → Add New.
  3. Search for GridLane in the search box.
  4. Click Install on the GridLane theme, then click Activate.

Method 2: Upload via WordPress Dashboard

  1. Download the gridlane.zip theme file from WordPress.org.
  2. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
  3. Navigate to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme.
  4. Click Choose File, select the gridlane.zip file, and click Install Now.
  5. After installation, click Activate.

Method 3: Upload via FTP/File Manager

  1. Download the gridlane.zip theme file and extract it.
  2. Connect to your server via FTP (FileZilla) or use your hosting File Manager.
  3. Upload the extracted gridlane folder to /wp-content/themes/.
  4. Go to your WordPress Dashboard → Appearance → Themes and activate GridLane.

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

  • "The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive" – Your hosting limits file uploads. Increase the limit via php.ini, .htaccess, or contact your host. Alternatively, use FTP.
  • "The package could not be installed. The theme is missing the style.css stylesheet" – You may be uploading the wrong file. Make sure you upload only the gridlane.zip file.

Import Demo Content

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

Manual Demo Import

Step 1: Import Main Site Content

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

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

Step 2: Import Widgets

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

Step 3: Import Customizer Settings

  1. Download: Customizer File
  2. Install the Customizer Export/Import plugin.
  3. Go to Appearance → Customize → Export/Import.
  4. 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 GridLane 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.

  1. Install and activate the Regenerate Thumbnails plugin.
  2. Go to Tools → Regenerate Thumbnails.
  3. Click the "Regenerate Thumbnails for All x Attachments" button to start the process.
  4. Wait until all images are regenerated. This may take a few minutes depending on your media library size.
  5. 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 GridLane theme.

Header Image

Use the WordPress Customizer to add or manage the header image that appears at the top of your site.

How to add a header image

  1. Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Header Image.
  2. Click Add new image and choose/upload your image (recommended width: 1920px or larger).
  3. Crop if prompted, then click Publish.

Useful options

  • Hide Header Image from Everywhere – remove the header image globally.
  • Remove Link from Header Image – keep the image but remove the homepage link.
  • Hide Title/Description – hide the overlaid title/description text.
  • Custom Title/Description – enter your own text for the header image area.
  • Header Image Destination URL – set a custom link target when the image is clicked.
  • Header Image Alt Text – set an alt attribute for accessibility/SEO.

If the image looks short on smaller screens, enable the option to add a minimum height ("cover") for the header image.

Widget Areas

There are 18 widget areas in the GridLane theme. The free version does not bundle custom widgets; use WordPress core widgets or plugins of your choice inside these areas.


  1. Sidebar 1 Widgets

    Main sidebar for your pages/posts.

  2. Top Full Width Widgets (Default HomePage)

    Full-width area after the header, shown only on the default homepage (latest posts).

  3. Top Full Width Widgets (Everywhere)

    Full-width area after the header, shown on every page.

  4. Above Content Widgets (Default HomePage)

    Above main content (above posts), shown on the default homepage (latest posts).

  5. Above Content Widgets (Everywhere)

    Above main content (above posts), shown on every page.

  6. Below Content Widgets (Default HomePage)

    Below main content (below posts), shown on the default homepage (latest posts).

  7. Below Content Widgets (Everywhere)

    Below main content (below posts), shown on every page.

  8. Bottom Full Width Widgets (Default HomePage)

    Full-width area before the footer, shown on the default homepage (latest posts).

  9. Bottom Full Width Widgets (Everywhere)

    Full-width area before the footer, shown on every page.

  10. Single Post Bottom Widgets

    Appears at the bottom of single posts (all post types except pages/attachments).

  11. Footer Top Widgets

    Full-width area above the footer columns.

  12. Footer 1 Widgets

    Footer column 1.

  13. Footer 2 Widgets

    Footer column 2.

  14. Footer 3 Widgets

    Footer column 3.

  15. Footer 4 Widgets

    Footer column 4.

  16. Footer 5 Widgets

    Footer column 5.

  17. Footer Bottom Widgets

    Full-width area below the footer columns.

  18. 404 Page Widgets

    Displayed on the 404 (not found) page.

Page Templates

GridLane includes two custom page templates you can use for full-width layouts without sidebars.

  • Full Width, no sidebar (Page) — Template for pages (template-full-width-page.php)
  • Full Width, no sidebar (Post) — Template for posts (template-full-width-post.php)

How to apply a template

  1. Edit a page or post in the WordPress editor.
  2. In the Page Attributes (or Post Attributes) panel, open the Template dropdown.
  3. Select Full Width, no sidebar and update/publish.

Use featured images with sufficient width (e.g., 1218px+) for best presentation in full-width layouts.

Customizer Theme Options

To see available WordPress Customizer theme options:

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

Site Identity Options

Below is the complete list of Site Identity Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
custom_logo Logo Image ID of the custom logo uploaded through the Customizer. Media Uploader Integer (attachment ID) 0 (none)
logo_location Logo Location Choose where to display the site logo relative to the site title / tagline. Dropdown

One of the values below:

  • Before Site Title and Tagline
  • Above Site Title and Tagline
Above Site Title and Tagline
blogname Site Title Main title of the website shown in the header, browser-tabs, and search-results. Text A string "My WordPress Site" (installer-set)
blogdescription Tagline Short descriptive sentence (appears next to or below the title when supported by the theme). Text A string "Just another WordPress site"
display_header_text Display Site Title & Tagline Toggles whether the title/tagline are printed on the front-end. When off they remain in the markup for accessibility but are hidden with CSS. Toggle Switch true / false true
site_icon Site Icon (Favicon) Image ID for the favicon/app-icon (512 × 512 px recommended). Used in browser tabs, bookmark tiles and WP mobile app. Media Uploader Integer (attachment ID) 0 (none)

Colors Options

Below is the complete list of Colors Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
background_colorBackground ColorPick the site Background Color. To change Background Color, need to remove background image first.Color PickerHex color code (e.g. #ffffff)#fafafa
header_textcolorHeader Text ColorPick the Header Text Color for the site title and tagline.Color PickerHex color code (e.g. #ffffff)#ffffff

Header Image Options

Below is the complete list of Header Image Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
header_imageHeader ImageUpload or select a header image. Suggested width is 1920 pixels.Media UploaderImage URL(none)
hide_header_imageHide Header Image from EverywhereToggle to hide the header image from all pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
remove_header_image_linkRemove Link from Header ImageRemove the clickable link from the header image.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_header_image_detailsHide both Title and Description from Header ImageIf checked, header image title and description will be hidden from all screen sizes.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_header_image_titleHide Title from Header ImageIf checked, header image title will be hidden from all screen sizes. This option has no effect if you have checked "Hide both Title and Description from Header Image".Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_header_image_descriptionHide Description from Header ImageIf checked, header image description will be hidden from all screen sizes. This option has no effect if you have checked "Hide both Title and Description from Header Image".Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
header_image_custom_textAdd Custom Title/Custom Description to Header ImageEnable custom title and description for the header image area.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
header_image_custom_titleHeader Image Custom TitleEnter a custom title to display on the header image.TextA string(empty)
header_image_custom_descriptionHeader Image Custom DescriptionEnter a custom description to display on the header image.TextA string(empty)
header_image_destinationHeader Image Destination URLEnter the URL a visitor should go when clicking on the header image. If empty, links to homepage.TextA valid URL(empty)
header_image_coverAdd a Minimum Height to Header Image on Smaller ScreensAdds a minimum height to the header image for better display on small screens.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
header_image_alt_textHeader Image Alt TextAlt text for the header image for accessibility and SEO.TextA string(site name)

Background Image Options

Below is the complete list of Background Image Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
background_imageBackground ImageUpload or select a background image for the site.Media UploaderImage URL(none)
background_presetPresetChoose a preset for how the background image is displayed.DropdownDefault / Fill Screen / Fit to Screen / Repeat / CustomDefault
background_position_xImage Position (Horizontal)Horizontal position of the background image.RadioLeft / Center / RightLeft
background_position_yImage Position (Vertical)Vertical position of the background image.RadioTop / Center / BottomTop
background_sizeImage SizeHow the background image is sized.DropdownAuto / Contain / CoverAuto
background_repeatRepeat Background ImageWhether the background image repeats.CheckboxRepeat / No RepeatRepeat
background_attachmentScroll with PageWhether the background image scrolls with the page or is fixed.CheckboxScroll / FixedScroll

Menu Options

Below is the complete list of Menu Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
primary_menu_textPrimary Menu Mobile TextText displayed for the primary menu toggle on mobile devices.TextA stringMenu
disable_primary_menuDisable Primary MenuCompletely disable the primary menu.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_header_search_buttonHide Header Search ButtonHide the search button in the header. This option has no effect if you checked the option: "Disable Primary Menu".Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
secondary_menu_textSecondary Menu Mobile TextText displayed for the secondary menu toggle on mobile devices.TextA stringMenu
disable_secondary_menuDisable Secondary MenuCompletely disable the secondary menu.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
no_center_secondary_menuDo not Center Secondary MenuPrevent the secondary menu items from being center-aligned.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse

Header Options

Below is the complete list of Header Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
hide_taglineHide TaglineHide the site tagline from the header.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
disable_sticky_headerDisable Sticky Feature from HeaderDisable the sticky (fixed) header behavior on desktop screens.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
enable_sticky_mobile_headerEnable Sticky Feature on Header for Small Screen SizesEnable the sticky header behavior on mobile/small screens.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_header_contentHide Header ContentHide the header content area entirely.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse

Posts Summaries Options

Below is the complete list of Posts Summaries Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
hide_posts_headingHide Posts Heading from Default HomePageHide the heading above the posts on the default homepage.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
posts_headingPosts HeadingEnter the heading text displayed above the posts on the default homepage.TextA string(empty)
posts_per_pageNumber of Posts on Every PageEnter the number of posts to display per page. Enter 0 for the default WordPress "Blog pages show at most" option value.NumberInteger (0+)0
post_summaries_stylePost Summaries StyleSelect whether posts on archive pages are displayed in a grid layout or a non-grid layout.Dropdown

One of the values below:

  • Grid
  • Non-Grid
Grid
hide_thumbnail_homeHide Featured Image from Posts SummariesHide featured images in post summaries on archive pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_default_thumbnailHide Default Thumbnail from Posts SummariesHide default thumbnail placeholder when no featured image is set.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
featured_nongrid_media_under_post_titleMove Featured Image to Bottom of Post Title (Non-Grid Posts)In non-grid layout, move featured image below the post title instead of above it.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
thumbnail_link_homeFeatured Image LinkDo you want the featured image in a post summary to be linked to its post?DropdownYes / NoYes
hide_post_header_homeHide Post Header from Posts SummariesIf checked, it will hide post title and post header meta data from post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_title_homeHide Post Title from Posts SummariesHide the post title in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
remove_post_title_link_homeRemove Link from Post Title in Posts SummariesRemove the clickable link from post titles in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
show_post_author_homeShow Post Author in Posts SummariesShow the post author name in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_posted_date_homeHide Posted Date from Posts SummariesHide the posted date in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
show_comments_link_homeShow Comments Link in Posts SummariesShow the comment count link in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_categories_homeHide Post Categories from Posts SummariesHide category labels in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_tags_homeHide Post Tags from Posts SummariesHide tag labels in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_snippetHide Post Snippet from Posts SummariesHide the excerpt/snippet text in post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
read_more_lengthSnippet LengthEnter the number of words for the post snippet. Enter 0 for the WordPress default length.NumberInteger (0+)0

Post Options

Below is the complete list of Post Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
thumbnail_linkFeatured Image LinkDo you want the featured image in a full post to be linked to its post?DropdownYes / NoYes
hide_thumbnailHide Featured Image from Single PostHide the featured image on single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
featured_media_under_post_titleMove Featured Image to Bottom of Post TitleDisplay the featured image below the post title instead of above it.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_headerHide Post Header from Single PostIf checked, it will hide post title and post header meta data from single post.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_titleHide Post Title from Single PostHide the post title on single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
remove_post_title_linkRemove Link from Single Post TitleRemove the clickable link from the single post title.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_categoriesHide Post Categories from Single PostHide category labels from single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_authorHide Post Author from Single PostHide the author name from single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_posted_dateHide Posted Date from Single PostHide the posted date from single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_comments_linkHide Comments Link from Single PostHide the comments link on single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
show_post_editShow Post Edit Link in Single PostShow the edit link for logged-in users on single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_post_tagsHide Post Tags from Single PostHide tag labels from single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_author_bio_boxHide Author Bio Box from Single PostHide the author biography box from single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
no_underline_content_linksRemove Underline from Content LinksRemove the underline decoration from hyperlinks inside the post content area.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse

Posts Navigation Options

Below is the complete list of Post/Posts Navigation Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
hide_post_navigationHide Post Navigation from Full PostsHide the previous/next post navigation links on single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_posts_navigationHide Posts Navigation from Home/Archive/Search PagesHide the pagination/navigation from homepage, archive, and search pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
posts_navigation_typePosts Navigation TypeSelect posts navigation type you need. If you activate WP-PageNavi plugin, this navigation will be replaced by WP-PageNavi navigation.Dropdown

One of the values below:

  • Normal Navigation
  • Numbered Navigation
Numbered Navigation

Page Options

Below is the complete list of Page Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
thumbnail_link_pageFeatured Image LinkDo you want the featured image in a page to be linked to its page?DropdownYes / NoYes
hide_page_thumbnailHide Featured Image from Single PageHide the featured image from single pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
featured_media_under_page_titleMove Featured Image to Bottom of Page TitleDisplay the featured image below the page title instead of above it.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_page_headerHide Page Header from Single PageIf you check this option, it will hide page title and page header meta data from single page.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_page_titleHide Page Title from Single PageHide the page title on single pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
remove_page_title_linkRemove Link from Single Page TitleRemove the clickable link from the page title.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_page_dateHide Posted Date from Single PageHide the posted date from single pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_page_authorHide Page Author from Single PageHide the author name from single pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_page_commentsHide Comment Link from Single PageHide the comment link from single pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_page_editHide Edit Link from Single PageHide the edit link from single pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_static_page_titleHide Page Header from Static HomepageHide the page header from the static homepage.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_static_page_metaHide Page Meta Data from Static HomepageHide Page Date, Page Author, Comment Link from the static homepage.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse

Share Buttons Options

Below is the complete list of Share Buttons Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
hide_share_buttons_homeHide Share Buttons from Posts SummariesHide all share buttons from post summaries on archive pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_twitter_homeHide X Share Button from Posts SummariesHide the X (Twitter) share button from post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_facebook_homeHide Facebook Share Button from Posts SummariesHide the Facebook share button from post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_pinterest_homeHide Pinterest Share Button from Posts SummariesHide the Pinterest share button from post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_linkedin_homeHide Linkedin Share Button from Posts SummariesHide the Linkedin share button from post summaries.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_buttonsHide Share Buttons from Single PostsHide all share buttons from single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_textHide Share Text from Single PostsHide the "Share:" label text on single post pages.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
share_textShare TextThe text label displayed before share buttons on single posts.TextA stringShare:
hide_share_twitterHide X Share Button from Single PostsHide the X (Twitter) share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_facebookHide Facebook Share Button from Single PostsHide the Facebook share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_pinterestHide Pinterest Share Button from Single PostsHide the Pinterest share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_linkedinHide Linkedin Share Button from Single PostsHide the Linkedin share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_mixHide Mix Share Button from Single PostsHide the Mix share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_redditHide Reddit Share Button from Single PostsHide the Reddit share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_diggHide Digg Share Button from Single PostsHide the Digg share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
hide_share_vkHide VK Share Button from Single PostsHide the VK share button from single posts.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse

Search and 404 Pages Options

Below is the complete list of Search and 404 Pages Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
no_search_headingNo Search Results HeadingEnter a heading to display when no search results are found.TextA stringNothing Found
no_search_resultsNo Search Results MessageEnter a message to display when no search results are found.TextareaA stringSorry, but nothing matched your search terms. Please try again with some different keywords.
error_404_heading404 Error Page HeadingEnter the heading for the 404 error page.TextA stringOops! That page can not be found.
error_404_messageError 404 MessageEnter a message to display on the 404 error page.TextareaA stringIt looks like nothing was found at this location. Maybe try one of the links below or a search?
hide_404_searchHide Search Box from 404 PageHide the search box from the 404 error page.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse

Other Options

Below is the complete list of Other Options available:

Option ID Option Name Description Control Type Accepted Value Default
enable_widgets_block_editorEnable Gutenberg Widget Block EditorEnable the Gutenberg block-based widget editor (disabled by default for classic widget experience).Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
disable_loading_animationDisable Site Loading AnimationDisable the page loading animation effect.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse
disable_fitvidsDisable FitVids.JSYou can disable fitvids.js script if you are not using videos on your website or if you do not want fluid width videos in your post content.Checkboxtrue / falsefalse

Translation & RTL

GridLane 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 gridlane.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:

After translating, save your files as:

  • gridlane-[language_code].po
  • gridlane-[language_code].mo

Place them inside the /languages folder in the theme.

↔️ RTL Language Support

GridLane 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.

Performance & SEO Tips

Here are some tips to improve the performance and SEO of your WordPress site running the GridLane theme:

  • Use a Caching Plugin: Plugins like W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache can dramatically speed up your site.
  • Optimize Images: Use Imagify or EWWW Image Optimizer to compress images without losing quality.
  • Use a CDN: A Content Delivery Network like Cloudflare serves your content from the nearest server location.
  • Choose Quality Hosting: Good hosting matters — managed WordPress hosts provide better performance out of the box.
  • Minify CSS/JS: Use the Autoptimize plugin to minify and aggregate CSS and JS files.
  • Use an SEO Plugin: Install Yoast SEO or All in One SEO for managing meta tags, XML sitemaps, etc.
  • Lazy Load Images: Modern browsers support native lazy loading; plugins like a3 Lazy Load add full support.
  • Keep WordPress Updated: Always keep WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated to the latest versions.

FAQ

How do I set up the front page?

By default, GridLane shows your latest posts on the homepage. If you want a static front page, go to Settings → Reading and select "A static page". Choose a page for the homepage and a page for the posts page.

How do I add social icons?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Social Links Options. Enter the URLs for each social profile you want to display. They will appear in the footer social area.

How do I change the footer text?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Footer Options. Enter your custom text in the Footer copyright notice field. HTML is allowed.

Can I use the theme without a sidebar?

Yes. Use the Full Width, no sidebar page/post template. Edit any page or post and select it from the Template dropdown in the editor.

How do I change the grid layout to a non-grid layout?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Posts Summaries Options. Change the Post Summaries Style from "Grid" to "Non-Grid".

How do I disable the sticky header?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Header Options. Check the Disable Sticky Feature from Header option.

Can I disable the loading animation?

Yes. Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Other Options and check Disable Site Loading Animation.

How do I add widgets to the footer?

Go to Appearance → Widgets. You'll see Footer 1 through Footer 5 widget areas. Add widgets to any of these areas and they will appear in the 5-column footer layout.

Troubleshooting

Images look stretched or cropped incorrectly

After activating the theme, regenerate thumbnails using the Regenerate Thumbnails plugin. See the Regenerate Thumbnails section above.

Menu not showing / Wrong items in the menu

Make sure you have created a menu and assigned it to a display location. Go to Appearance → Menus, create or edit a menu, and assign it to the Primary Menu or Secondary Menu location.

Widgets not appearing

Some widget areas only display on specific pages. For example, "Top Full Width Widgets (Default HomePage)" only appears on the default latest-posts homepage. Make sure widgets are in the correct area for the page you're viewing.

Theme Customizer changes not saving

Make sure you click the Publish button in the Customizer after making changes. If changes still don't appear, clear your browser cache and any caching plugins.

Footer widgets not displaying in 5 columns

The 5-column footer layout requires widgets to be added to all 5 footer widget areas. If only some areas have widgets, the columns will adjust automatically.

Header image not showing

Ensure the Hide Header Image from Everywhere option is unchecked. Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Header Image and verify an image is uploaded.

Support & Licensing

The GridLane theme is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL v2). You can use the theme on unlimited websites and modify the code.

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, please contact us. We typically respond within 24-48 hours on working days.

Contact Support

Upgrade to GridLane PRO

For more features including color options, font options, news ticker, related posts, and much more, consider upgrading to GridLane PRO.

Changelog

Version 1.0.3

  • Cleanup: Removed obsolete IE polyfills (assets/js/html5shiv*.js, assets/js/respond*.js).

Version 1.0.2

  • Fixed coding issues
  • Theme Customizer updated
  • Many improvements

Version 1.0.1

  • Fixed coding issues
  • Many improvements

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. Refer to the table below to choose a format that best fits your design and content style.

Format KeyExample Output
H:i00:50
g:i a12:50 am
g:i A12:50 AM
g:i:s a12:50:48 am
g:i:s A12:50:48 AM
d.m.y27.11.10
Y.m.d2010.11.27
Y-m-d2010-11-27
Y/m/d2010/11/27
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