Documentation - GridSoul WordPress Theme

Introduction

GridSoul is a clean and elegant, responsive and mobile friendly, masonry grid WordPress theme for blogs, portfolios, and gallery websites. GridSoul features a masonry grid layout, a featured posts slider, social media icons, 1 navigation menu, a header banner, 1 right sidebar, 3 footer columns, sticky sidebar, and many options. GridSoul theme also has RTL language support and a translation-ready codebase. The theme is very starter-friendly and easy to set up.

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Quick Start Guide

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

Theme Features

Responsive Design
Featured Posts Slider (OWL Carousel)
Masonry Grid and Non-Grid Post Summaries Layouts
3 Columns Posts Grid
1 Navigation Menu (Primary)
Sticky Sidebar
1 Right Sidebar and 3 Footer Widget Columns
Multiple Full-Width Widget Areas
60+ Social Profile Links
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

Theme Installation

Method 1: Install via WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)

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

Method 2: Upload via WordPress Dashboard

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

Method 3: Upload via FTP/File Manager

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

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 gridsoul.zip file.

Import Demo Content

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

Header Image

The GridSoul theme supports a custom header image that can be displayed at the top of your website, above the navigation menu.

How to Set a Header Image

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Header Image.
Click Add new image.
Upload or select an image from your media library.
You can crop the image to the recommended dimensions or skip cropping.
Click Publish to save.

Header Image Customizer Options

You can customize the header image behavior from Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Header Image:

Hide Header Image from Everywhere – Hides the header image on all pages.
Remove Link from Header Image – Removes the clickable link from the header image.
Hide both Title and Description from Header Image – Hides both the title and description overlay.
Hide Title from Header Image – Hides only the title overlay.
Hide Description from Header Image – Hides only the description overlay.
Add Custom Title/Custom Description to Header Image – Enables custom text overlays.
Header Image Custom Title – Enter your custom title text.
Header Image Custom Description – Enter your custom description text.
Header Image Destination URL – Set a custom URL for when visitors click the header image. Defaults to your homepage.
Add a Minimum Height to Header Image on Smaller Screens – Ensures header image visibility on mobile.
Header Image Alt Text – Set the alt text for accessibility. Defaults to your site name.

Navigation Menus

This theme includes one Display Location for menus: Primary 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.

Slider

The GridSoul theme includes a built-in Featured Posts Slider powered by OWL Carousel. The slider displays posts with featured images in a carousel format.

How to Enable the Slider

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Slider Options.
Check "Enable Slider".
Configure the slider options as needed (see below).
Click Publish to save.

Important

Posts with featured images will display their thumbnails in the slider. Posts without featured images will display a default placeholder image.
For best results, use high-quality images with consistent dimensions.

Slider Options

You can configure the slider from Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Slider Options:

Enable Slider – Turn the slider on/off.
Show Slider Heading – Show a heading above the slider.
Slider Heading – Custom heading text (default: "Featured Posts Slider").
Slider Display Location – Choose where the slider appears: Home Page, Static Home Page, Blog Posts Index Page, or Everywhere.
Number of Posts on Slider – Number of posts to display (default: 6).
Slider Posts Type – Recent Posts, Category Posts, or Tag Posts.
Slider Posts Category – Select a category (when "Category Posts" is selected).
Slider Posts Tag – Select a tag (when "Tag Posts" is selected).
Slider Posts Orderby – Published Date, Modified Date, or Number of Comments.
Slider Posts Order – Ascending or Descending.
Remove Links from Slider Featured Images
Hide Post Categories from Slider
Hide Post Titles from Slider
Remove Links from Slider Post Titles
Limit the Length of Slider Post Titles
Maximum Length of Slider Post Titles – Max words (default: 6).
Hide Post Authors from Slider
Hide Posted Dates from Slider
Slider Date Format – Custom date format (default: "F j, Y").
Show Post Comments on Slider
Hide Post Snippets from Slider
Post Snippets Type of Slider – Post Excerpt or Post Content.
Post Snippets Length of Slider – Max words for post content snippets (default: 17).
Do not Center the Content of Slider
Enable Autoplay for Slider
Enable "Pause on Mouse Hover" Feature for Slider
Slider "Autoplay Interval Timeout" – Autoplay interval in milliseconds (default: 1000).
Slider "Autoplay Speed" – Autoplay speed in milliseconds (default: 200).
Enable "Loop" Feature for Slider
Show Dots Navigation (Pagination) on Slider
Hide next/prev Buttons (Navigation) from Slider
Enable "Auto Height" Feature in Slider

Widget Areas

The GridSoul theme offers 16 widget areas to help you customize your site layout. You can manage widgets by going to Appearance → Widgets.

#	Widget Area	Description
1	Sidebar 1 Widgets	Right-hand sidebar for your pages/posts.
2	Top Full Width (Default HomePage)	Full-width widget area at the top of the default homepage.
3	Top Full Width (Everywhere)	Full-width widget area at the top of every page.
4	Above Content (Default HomePage)	Widget area above content on the default homepage.
5	Above Content (Everywhere)	Widget area above content on every page.
6	Below Content (Default HomePage)	Widget area below content on the default homepage.
7	Below Content (Everywhere)	Widget area below content on every page.
8	Bottom Full Width (Default HomePage)	Full-width widget area at the bottom of the default homepage.
9	Bottom Full Width (Everywhere)	Full-width widget area at the bottom of every page.
10	Single Post Bottom Widgets	Widget area at the bottom of single posts.
11	Footer Top Widgets	Full-width widget area at the top of the footer.
12	Footer 1 Widgets	First column in the footer area.
13	Footer 2 Widgets	Second column in the footer area.
14	Footer 3 Widgets	Third column in the footer area.
15	Footer Bottom Widgets	Full-width widget area at the bottom of the footer.
16	404 Page Widgets	Widget area displayed on the 404 error page.

Page Templates

GridSoul 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

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

Customizer Theme Options

The GridSoul theme provides a comprehensive set of options accessible through the WordPress Customizer. Go to Appearance → Customize to access all theme options.

The theme options are organized under Appearance → Customize → Theme Options panel, along with the standard WordPress Customizer sections.

10.1 Site Identity Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Site Identity.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`custom_logo`	Logo	Upload or select your site logo image.	Image Upload	Image URL	None
`gridsoul_options[logo_location]`	Logo Location	Select how to display the site logo with site title and tagline.	Select	`beside-title` (Before Site Title and Tagline) `above-title` (Above Site Title and Tagline)	`above-title`
`display_title_and_tagline`	Display Site Title and Tagline	Show or hide the site title and tagline in the header.	Checkbox	`true` (checked) / `false` (unchecked)	`true`
`blogname`	Site Title	Your site's title displayed in the header and browser tab.	Text	Any text string	Site name set during WordPress installation
`blogdescription`	Tagline	Your site's tagline or description displayed below the title.	Text	Any text string	Site description set during WordPress installation
`site_icon`	Site Icon	Upload a site icon (favicon). Should be square, at least 512×512 pixels.	Image Upload	Image URL (square, min 512×512px)	None

10.2 Colors Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Colors.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`header_textcolor`	Header Text Color	Set the color for header text (site title and tagline).	Color Picker	Hex color code (e.g., `#000000`)	`#000000`
`background_color`	Background Color	Set the background color for your site. Note: To change background color, you must first remove any background image.	Color Picker	Hex color code (e.g., `#ffffff`)	`#ffffff`

10.3 Header Image Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Header Image.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`header_image`	Header Image	Upload or select a header image to display at the top of your site.	Image Upload	Image URL	None
`gridsoul_options[hide_header_image]`	Hide Header Image from Everywhere	Completely hide the header image on all pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[remove_header_image_link]`	Remove Link from Header Image	Remove the clickable link from the header image.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_header_image_details]`	Hide both Title and Description from Header Image	Hide both the title and description overlay on the header image.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_header_image_title]`	Hide Title from Header Image	Hide only the title overlay. No effect if "Hide both Title and Description" is checked.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_header_image_description]`	Hide Description from Header Image	Hide only the description overlay. No effect if "Hide both Title and Description" is checked.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[header_image_custom_text]`	Add Custom Title/Custom Description to Header Image	Enable custom text overlays instead of site title and tagline.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[header_image_custom_title]`	Header Image Custom Title	Enter custom title text to display on the header image.	Text	Any text string	Empty
`gridsoul_options[header_image_custom_description]`	Header Image Custom Description	Enter custom description text to display on the header image.	Text	Any text string	Empty
`gridsoul_options[header_image_destination]`	Header Image Destination URL	Set a custom URL for when visitors click the header image. Defaults to homepage if empty.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty (links to homepage)
`gridsoul_options[header_image_cover]`	Add a Minimum Height to Header Image on Smaller Screens	Ensures header image maintains visibility on mobile devices.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[header_image_alt_text]`	Header Image Alt Text	Set the alt text for accessibility and SEO.	Text	Any text string	Site name

10.4 Background Image Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Background Image.

This is a standard WordPress feature. You can upload a background image for your site and configure its display settings.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`background_image`	Background Image	Upload or select a background image for your site.	Image Upload	Image URL	None
`background_preset`	Preset	Quick preset for background image display settings.	Select	`default` (Fill Screen) `fill` (Fit to Screen) `repeat` (Repeat) `custom` (Custom)	`default`
`background_position_x`	Image Position	Horizontal position of the background image.	Select	`left` `center` `right`	`left`
`background_size`	Image Size	How the background image is sized.	Select	`auto` (Original) `contain` (Fit to Window) `cover` (Fill Screen)	`auto`
`background_repeat`	Repeat Background Image	Whether and how the background image repeats.	Select	`repeat` (Repeat) `repeat-x` (Repeat Horizontally) `repeat-y` (Repeat Vertically) `no-repeat` (No Repeat)	`repeat`
`background_attachment`	Background Image Attachment	Whether the background image scrolls with the page or stays fixed.	Select	`scroll` (Scroll with Site) `fixed` (Fixed Background)	`scroll`

10.5 Menu Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Menu Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[primary_menu_text]`	Primary Menu Mobile Text	Customize the text displayed for the primary menu toggle button on mobile devices.	Text	Any text string	`Menu`
`gridsoul_options[disable_primary_menu]`	Disable Primary Menu	Completely hide the primary navigation menu from the site.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[show_header_search_button]`	Show Search Button on Primary Menu	Display a search button in the primary menu bar. This option has no effect if the primary menu is disabled.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`

10.6 Header Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Header Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[hide_tagline]`	Hide Tagline	Hide the site tagline from the header area.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_header_content]`	Hide Header Content	Hide the entire header content area (site title, tagline, and logo).	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[search_box_placeholder_text]`	Search Box Placeholder Text	Customize the placeholder text displayed in the search box.	Text	Any text string	`Enter your search keyword...`

10.7 Slider Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Slider Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[enable_slider]`	Enable Slider	Turn the featured posts slider on or off.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[show_slider_heading]`	Show Slider Heading	Display a heading above the slider.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[slider_heading]`	Slider Heading	Custom heading text displayed above the slider.	Text	Any text string	`Featured Posts Slider`
`gridsoul_options[slider_display]`	Slider Display Location	Choose where the slider appears on your site.	Select	`front-page` (Home Page) `front-page-static` (Static Home Page) `blog-posts-index` (Blog Posts Index Page) `everywhere` (Everywhere)	`front-page`
`gridsoul_options[slider_length]`	Number of Posts on Slider	Number of posts to display in the slider.	Text (Number)	Positive integer	`6`
`gridsoul_options[slider_post_type]`	Slider Posts Type	Select the source for slider posts.	Select	`recentposts` (Recent Posts) `catposts` (Category Posts) `tagposts` (Tag Posts)	`recentposts`
`gridsoul_options[slider_cat]`	Slider Posts Category	Select a category if "Category Posts" is selected.	Category Dropdown	Category ID	`0`
`gridsoul_options[slider_tag]`	Slider Posts Tag	Select a tag if "Tag Posts" is selected.	Tag Dropdown	Tag ID	`0`
`gridsoul_options[slider_post_orderby]`	Slider Posts Orderby	How to order the slider posts.	Select	`date` (Published Date) `modified` (Modified Date) `comment_count` (Number of Comments)	`date`
`gridsoul_options[slider_post_order]`	Slider Posts Order	Sort order for slider posts.	Select	`ASC` (Ascending) `DESC` (Descending)	`DESC`
`gridsoul_options[remove_thumbnail_slider_link]`	Remove Links from Slider Featured Images	Remove clickable links from slider thumbnails.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_slide_cats]`	Hide Post Categories from Slider	Hide category labels from slider items.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_title_slider]`	Hide Post Titles from Slider	Hide post titles from slider items.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[remove_post_title_slider_link]`	Remove Links from Slider Post Titles	Remove clickable links from slider post titles.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[limit_slider_post_titles]`	Limit the Length of Slider Post Titles	Enable word limit for slider post titles.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[post_title_length_slider]`	Maximum Length of Slider Post Titles	Maximum number of words for slider post titles.	Text (Number)	Positive integer	`6`
`gridsoul_options[hide_slide_author]`	Hide Post Authors from Slider	Hide author names from slider items.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_slide_date]`	Hide Posted Dates from Slider	Hide posted dates from slider items.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[slider_dateformat]`	Slider Date Format	Date format string for slider dates.	Text	PHP date format (e.g., `F j, Y`)	`F j, Y`
`gridsoul_options[show_slide_comments]`	Show Post Comments on Slider	Show comment count on slider items.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_snippet_slider]`	Hide Post Snippets from Slider	Hide post excerpts/snippets from slider items.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[snippet_type_slider]`	Post Snippets Type of Slider	Source for post snippets in slider.	Select	`postexcerpt` (Post Excerpt) `postcontent` (Post Content)	`postexcerpt`
`gridsoul_options[snippet_length_slider]`	Post Snippets Length of Slider	Maximum words for post snippets (used with Post Content type).	Text (Number)	Positive integer	`17`
`gridsoul_options[no_center_slide_content]`	Do not Center the Content of Slider	Left-align slider content instead of centering.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[slider_autoplay]`	Enable Autoplay for Slider	Enable automatic slide transitions.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[slider_autoplayhoverpause]`	Enable "Pause on Mouse Hover"	Pause autoplay when hovering over slider. Requires autoplay enabled.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[slider_autoplaytimeout]`	Slider "Autoplay Interval Timeout"	Time between slides in milliseconds.	Text (Number)	Positive integer (milliseconds)	`1000`
`gridsoul_options[slider_autoplayspeed]`	Slider "Autoplay Speed"	Slide transition speed in milliseconds.	Text (Number)	Positive integer (milliseconds)	`200`
`gridsoul_options[slider_loop]`	Enable "Loop" Feature for Slider	Duplicate first/last slides for continuous loop illusion.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[show_dots_pagination]`	Show Dots Navigation (Pagination) on Slider	Show dot indicators below the slider.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_next_prev_navigation]`	Hide next/prev Buttons (Navigation) from Slider	Hide the arrow navigation buttons.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[enable_autoheight]`	Enable "Auto Height" Feature in Slider	Adjust slider height automatically based on content.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`

10.8 Posts Summaries Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Posts Grid Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[hide_posts_heading]`	Hide HomePage Posts Heading	Hide the heading above homepage posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[posts_heading]`	HomePage Posts Heading	Custom heading text displayed above posts.	Text	Any text string	`Recent Posts`
`posts_per_page`	Number of Posts per Page	Maximum number of posts displayed on each blog page.	Text (Number)	Positive integer	WordPress Reading settings value
`gridsoul_options[post_summaries_style]`	Post Summaries Style	Select the layout style for post summaries.	Select	`grid` (Grid Posts) `non-grid` (Non-Grid Posts)	`grid`
`gridsoul_options[center_grid_content]`	Center the Content of Grid Post Summaries	Center text content within grid post cards.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_thumbnail_home]`	Hide Featured Images from Grid \| Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Hide featured images from post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_default_thumbnail]`	Hide Default Featured Image from Grid Posts Summaries	Hide placeholder image when no featured image is set.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[featured_nongrid_media_under_post_title]`	Move Featured Images to the Bottom of Post Titles on Non-Grid Post Summaries	Change featured image position in non-grid layouts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[nongrid_thumb_style]`	Featured Images Size of Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Thumbnail size for non-grid post summaries.	Select	`gridsoul-805w-430h-image` (805:430 Thumbnails) `gridsoul-805w-autoh-image` (805:Auto Thumbnails) `full` (Original Size)	`gridsoul-805w-autoh-image`
`gridsoul_options[thumbnail_link_home]`	Featured Images Links	Whether thumbnails link to their posts.	Select	`yes` `no`	`yes`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_header_home]`	Hide Post Headers from Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Hide post titles and header meta data from non-grid summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_title_home]`	Hide Post Titles from Grid \| Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Hide post titles from all post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[remove_post_title_link_home]`	Remove Links of Post Titles from Grid \| Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Remove clickable links from post titles in summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[limit_post_titles_home]`	Limit the Length of Post Titles in Grid Posts Summaries	Enable word limit for grid post titles.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[post_title_length_home]`	Maximum Length of Post Titles in Grid Posts Summaries	Maximum words for grid post titles.	Text (Number)	Positive integer	`6`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_author_home]`	Hide Post Author Names from Grid \| Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Hide author names from post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_posted_date_home]`	Hide Posted Dates from Grid \| Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Hide dates from post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[show_comments_link_home]`	Show Comments Links on Grid \| Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Show comment count links on post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_categories_home]`	Hide Post Categories from Grid \| Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Hide category labels from post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_tags_home]`	Hide Post Tags from Non-Grid Posts Summaries	Hide tags from non-grid post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_snippet]`	Hide Post Snippets from Grid Posts Summaries	Hide post excerpts from grid post summaries.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[grid_snippet_type]`	Post Snippets Type of Grid Posts Summaries	Source for post snippets in grid layout.	Select	`postexcerpt` (Post Excerpt) `postcontent` (Post Content)	`postexcerpt`
`gridsoul_options[read_more_length]`	Auto Post Summary Length	Number of words in auto-generated post summaries.	Text (Number)	Positive integer	`17`

10.9 Post Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Singular Post Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[single_thumb_style]`	Featured Image Size of Full Post	Select the thumbnail size inside single posts.	Select	`gridsoul-805w-430h-image` (805:430 Thumbnails) `gridsoul-805w-autoh-image` (805:Auto Thumbnails) `full` (Original Size)	`gridsoul-805w-autoh-image`
`gridsoul_options[thumbnail_link]`	Featured Image Link	Whether the featured image links to the post.	Select	`yes` `no`	`yes`
`gridsoul_options[hide_thumbnail]`	Hide Featured Image from Full Post	Hide the featured image on single posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[featured_media_under_post_title]`	Move Featured Image to Bottom of Full Post Title	Display featured image below the post title.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[auto_width_thumbnail]`	Do not Stretch Small Featured Image in Full Post	Prevent small images from being stretched to full width.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_title]`	Hide Post Header from Full Post	Hide the post header section on single posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[remove_post_title_link]`	Remove Link from Full Post Title	Remove clickable link from post title.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_categories]`	Hide Post Categories from Full Post	Hide category labels on single posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_author]`	Hide Post Author from Full Post	Hide author name on single posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_posted_date]`	Hide Posted Date from Full Post	Hide posted date on single posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_comments_link]`	Hide Comment Link from Full Post	Hide comment link in post header.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_comment_form]`	Hide Comments/Comment Form from Single Posts	Hide the entire comments section.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[show_post_edit]`	Show Post Edit Link	Show an edit link for logged-in editors.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_tags]`	Hide Post Tags from Full Post	Hide tags on single posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_author_bio_box]`	Hide Author Bio Box	Hide the author bio box below posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[no_underline_content_links]`	Do not Underline the Links within the Content	Remove underline styling from links in post content.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`

10.10 Posts Navigation Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Posts Navigation Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[hide_post_navigation]`	Hide Post Navigation from Full Posts	Hide previous/next post links on single posts.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_posts_navigation]`	Hide Posts Navigation from Home/Archive/Search Pages	Hide pagination on blog and archive pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[posts_navigation_type]`	Posts Navigation Type	Select pagination style. Note: WP-PageNavi plugin will override this if activated.	Select	`normalnavi` (Normal Navigation) `numberednavi` (Numbered Navigation)	`numberednavi`

10.11 Page Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Singular Page Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[page_thumb_style]`	Featured Image Size of Single Page	Select the thumbnail size inside single pages.	Select	`gridsoul-805w-430h-image` (805:430 Thumbnails) `gridsoul-805w-autoh-image` (805:Auto Thumbnails) `full` (Original Size)	`gridsoul-805w-autoh-image`
`gridsoul_options[thumbnail_link_page]`	Featured Image Link	Whether the featured image links to the page.	Select	`yes` `no`	`yes`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_thumbnail]`	Hide Featured Image from Single Page	Hide the featured image on single pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[featured_media_under_page_title]`	Move Featured Image to Bottom of Page Title	Display featured image below the page title.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_header]`	Hide Page Header from Single Page	Hide page title and header meta data from single pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_title]`	Hide Page Title from Single Page	Hide the page title on single pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[remove_page_title_link]`	Remove Link from Single Page Title	Remove clickable link from page title.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_date]`	Hide Posted Date from Single Page	Hide posted date on single pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_author]`	Hide Page Author from Single Page	Hide author name on single pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_comments]`	Hide Comment Link from Single Page	Hide comment link in page header.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_comment_form]`	Hide Comments/Comment Form from Single Pages	Hide the entire comments section.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_page_edit]`	Hide Edit Link from Single Page	Hide edit link on single pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_static_page_title]`	Hide Page Header from Static Homepage	Hide page header on static front pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_static_page_meta]`	Hide Page Meta Data from Static Homepage	Hide date, author, and comment link on static front pages.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`

10.12 Social Links Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Social Buttons Options.

GridSoul supports 60+ social profile links. Enter your profile URLs and the corresponding icons will appear in the header social area.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[hide_social_buttons]`	Hide Header Social + Login/Logout Buttons	Hide all social and login buttons from the header.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[show_login_button]`	Show Login/Logout Button in Header	Display login/logout button. No effect if "Hide Header Social + Login/Logout Buttons" is checked.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[hide_social_search]`	Hide Search Box from Social Area	Hide the search box from the social buttons area.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[twitterlink]`	Twitter URL	Enter your Twitter profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[facebooklink]`	Facebook URL	Enter your Facebook profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[threadslink]`	Threads URL	Enter your Threads profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[pinterestlink]`	Pinterest URL	Enter your Pinterest profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[linkedinlink]`	LinkedIn URL	Enter your LinkedIn profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[instagramlink]`	Instagram URL	Enter your Instagram profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[vklink]`	VK URL	Enter your VK profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[flickrlink]`	Flickr URL	Enter your Flickr profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[youtubelink]`	YouTube URL	Enter your YouTube channel URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[vimeolink]`	Vimeo URL	Enter your Vimeo profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[soundcloudlink]`	SoundCloud URL	Enter your SoundCloud profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[messengerlink]`	Messenger URL	Enter your Messenger link.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[whatsapplink]`	WhatsApp URL	Enter your WhatsApp link.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[tiktoklink]`	TikTok URL	Enter your TikTok profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[lastfmlink]`	Last.fm URL	Enter your Last.fm profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[mediumlink]`	Medium URL	Enter your Medium profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[githublink]`	GitHub URL	Enter your GitHub profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[bitbucketlink]`	Bitbucket URL	Enter your Bitbucket profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[tumblrlink]`	Tumblr URL	Enter your Tumblr profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[digglink]`	Digg URL	Enter your Digg profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[deliciouslink]`	Delicious URL	Enter your Delicious profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[stumblelink]`	StumbleUpon URL	Enter your StumbleUpon profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[mixlink]`	Mix URL	Enter your Mix profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[redditlink]`	Reddit URL	Enter your Reddit profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[dribbblelink]`	Dribbble URL	Enter your Dribbble profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[flipboardlink]`	Flipboard URL	Enter your Flipboard profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[bloggerlink]`	Blogger URL	Enter your Blogger profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[etsylink]`	Etsy URL	Enter your Etsy shop URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[behancelink]`	Behance URL	Enter your Behance profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[amazonlink]`	Amazon URL	Enter your Amazon profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[meetuplink]`	Meetup URL	Enter your Meetup profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[mixcloudlink]`	Mixcloud URL	Enter your Mixcloud profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[slacklink]`	Slack URL	Enter your Slack workspace URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[snapchatlink]`	Snapchat URL	Enter your Snapchat profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[spotifylink]`	Spotify URL	Enter your Spotify profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[yelplink]`	Yelp URL	Enter your Yelp profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[wordpresslink]`	WordPress URL	Enter your WordPress.com profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[twitchlink]`	Twitch URL	Enter your Twitch channel URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[telegramlink]`	Telegram URL	Enter your Telegram channel/profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[bandcamplink]`	Bandcamp URL	Enter your Bandcamp profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[quoralink]`	Quora URL	Enter your Quora profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[foursquarelink]`	Foursquare URL	Enter your Foursquare profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[deviantartlink]`	DeviantArt URL	Enter your DeviantArt profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[imdblink]`	IMDB URL	Enter your IMDB profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[codepenlink]`	CodePen URL	Enter your CodePen profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[jsfiddlelink]`	JSFiddle URL	Enter your JSFiddle profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[stackoverflowlink]`	Stack Overflow URL	Enter your Stack Overflow profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[stackexchangelink]`	Stack Exchange URL	Enter your Stack Exchange profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[bsalink]`	BuySellAds URL	Enter your BuySellAds profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[web500pxlink]`	500px URL	Enter your 500px profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[ellolink]`	Ello URL	Enter your Ello profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[discordlink]`	Discord URL	Enter your Discord invite URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[goodreadslink]`	Goodreads URL	Enter your Goodreads profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[odnoklassnikilink]`	Odnoklassniki URL	Enter your Odnoklassniki profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[houzzlink]`	Houzz URL	Enter your Houzz profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[pocketlink]`	Pocket URL	Enter your Pocket profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[xinglink]`	XING URL	Enter your XING profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[mastodonlink]`	Mastodon URL	Enter your Mastodon profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[googleplaylink]`	Google Play URL	Enter your Google Play developer URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[slidesharelink]`	SlideShare URL	Enter your SlideShare profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[dropboxlink]`	Dropbox URL	Enter your Dropbox profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[paypallink]`	PayPal URL	Enter your PayPal profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[viadeolink]`	Viadeo URL	Enter your Viadeo profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[wikipedialink]`	Wikipedia URL	Enter your Wikipedia profile URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty
`gridsoul_options[skypeusername]`	Skype Username	Enter your Skype username.	Text	Skype username	Empty
`gridsoul_options[emailaddress]`	Email Address	Enter your email address for contact.	Text (Email)	Valid email address	Empty
`gridsoul_options[rsslink]`	RSS Feed URL	Enter your custom RSS feed URL.	Text (URL)	Valid URL	Empty

10.13 Footer Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Footer Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[footer_text]`	Footer copyright notice	Custom copyright text displayed in the footer. HTML allowed.	Text	Text/HTML string	Empty
`gridsoul_options[hide_footer_widgets]`	Hide Footer Widgets	Hide the footer widget area.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[disable_backtotop]`	Disable Back to Top Button	Hide the scroll-to-top button.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`

10.14 Search and 404 Pages Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Search and 404 Pages Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[no_search_heading]`	No Search Results Heading	Heading displayed when no search results are found.	Text	Text string	`Nothing Found`
`gridsoul_options[no_search_results]`	No Search Results Message	Message displayed when no search results are found.	Textarea	Text/HTML string	`Sorry, but nothing matched your search terms. Please try again with some different keywords.`
`gridsoul_options[error_404_heading]`	404 Error Page Heading	Heading displayed on the 404 error page.	Text	Text string	`Oops! That page can not be found.`
`gridsoul_options[error_404_message]`	Error 404 Message	Message displayed on the 404 error page.	Textarea	Text/HTML string	`It looks like nothing was found at this location. Maybe try one of the links below or a search?`
`gridsoul_options[hide_404_search]`	Hide Search Box from 404 Page	Hide the search form on the 404 error page.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`

10.15 Other Options

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Other Options.

Option ID	Option Name	Description	Control Type	Accepted Value	Default
`gridsoul_options[enable_widgets_block_editor]`	Enable Gutenberg Widget Block Editor	Enable the block editor for widget areas.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[disable_loading_animation]`	Disable Site Loading Animation	Disable the page loading animation effect.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`
`gridsoul_options[disable_fitvids]`	Disable FitVids.JS	Disable fluid width video script. Useful if not using videos or prefer native handling.	Checkbox	`true` / `false`	`false`

Translation & RTL

GridSoul 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 gridsoul.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:

gridsoul-[language_code].po
gridsoul-[language_code].mo

Place them inside the /languages folder in the theme.

↔️ RTL Language Support

GridSoul 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 your website's performance and search engine optimization:

Use a Caching Plugin: Install a caching plugin like W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, or LiteSpeed Cache to improve page load times.
Optimize Images: Use an image optimization plugin such as Imagify or EWWW Image Optimizer to reduce image file sizes without losing quality.
Use a CDN: A Content Delivery Network (CDN) like Cloudflare can significantly improve load times for visitors around the world.
Install an SEO Plugin: Use Yoast SEO or All in One SEO to optimize your content for search engines.
Enable GZIP Compression: Most caching plugins offer this, or you can enable it via your .htaccess file.
Minimize Plugins: Only use plugins that you actually need. Too many plugins can slow down your site.
Keep WordPress Updated: Always keep WordPress core, the GridSoul theme, and all plugins up to date for security and performance.
Choose Quality Hosting: A good hosting provider can make a significant difference in your site's performance.

FAQ

How do I set up a static homepage?

Go to Settings → Reading. Under "Your homepage displays", select "A static page". Choose your homepage and posts page from the dropdowns. Click Save Changes.

How do I add a logo?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Site Identity. Click "Select logo" to upload your logo image. You can also choose the logo position (above or beside the site title) from the "Logo Location" option.

How do I enable the slider?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Slider Options. Check "Enable Slider". Posts with featured images will display their thumbnails, while posts without featured images will show a default placeholder image.

How do I change the number of posts displayed?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Posts Grid Options. Change the "Number of Posts per Page" value.

How do I switch between grid and non-grid layout?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Posts Grid Options. Under "Post Summaries Style", choose "Grid Posts" or "Non-Grid Posts".

How do I add social media icons?

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Social Buttons Options. Enter the URLs for each social platform you want to display. The corresponding icons will appear automatically in the header.

How do I change the footer copyright text?

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

How do I use the full-width page template?

Edit a page, and in the "Page Attributes" section (or the Page settings panel in the block editor), select "Full Width, no sidebar" from the Template dropdown. Update the page.

How do I hide the sidebar?

Use the "Full Width, no sidebar" template on individual pages/posts. This removes the sidebar for that specific page or post.

How do I add widgets to the footer?

Go to Appearance → Widgets. Add widgets to the "Footer 1 Widgets", "Footer 2 Widgets", and "Footer 3 Widgets" areas. The footer has 3 columns.

Troubleshooting

Slider is not showing

Make sure the slider is enabled in Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Slider Options. Posts with featured images will display their thumbnails, while posts without featured images will show a default placeholder image.

Featured images look blurry or wrong size

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

Menu is not showing

Go to Appearance → Menus and make sure you have created a menu and assigned it to the "Primary Menu" display location. Also check that "Disable Primary Menu" is not checked in Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Menu Options.

Social icons are not showing

Go to Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Social Buttons Options. Make sure you have entered valid URLs for your social profiles and that "Hide Header Social + Login/Logout Buttons" is not checked.

Footer widgets are not showing

Check that "Hide Footer Widgets" is not checked in Appearance → Customize → Theme Options → Footer Options. Also go to Appearance → Widgets and make sure you have added widgets to the footer widget areas.

Theme looks different from the demo

Import the demo content following the instructions in the "Import Demo Content" section. Make sure to import all three components: main content (XML), widgets (WIE), and customizer settings (DAT). Then regenerate thumbnails.

CSS changes not taking effect

Clear your browser cache and any caching plugin cache. If using a CDN, purge the CDN cache as well. You can add custom CSS via Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS.

Support & Licensing

The GridSoul 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 GridSoul PRO

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

Changelog

Version 1.0.4

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

New options added
Many improvements
Fixed coding issues

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 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