GridHub WordPress Theme
GridHub is clean and modern, free responsive grid WordPress theme for writers or bloggers. Best WordPress theme for gallery blog websites. GridHub has user friendly theme options, beautiful post summaries, dropdown navigation menus, header image support, header widgets area, full-width custom page/post templates, sticky menu and sticky sidebars, 5 columns posts grid, 6 columns footer, RTL language support, author image support, social buttons, right sidebar and more. GridHub PRO version has color and font options, 2 grid types(CSS grid or masonry grid), 1-10 columns posts grids, 10+ thumbnail sizes for grids, full or boxed layout type, 10+ layout styles for singular/non-singular pages with width options, 10+ custom page templates, 10+ custom post templates, header styles with width options, 1-6 columns footer widgets area, grid and list style featured posts widgets, width/layout type/layout style/header style/footer style options for every post/page, settings panel for each post/page, unique header images for each post/page, custom content between grid posts, news ticker, featured posts tabbed widget, post likes and post views, infinite scroll and load more button, about and social widget, banner widget, more widget areas, 25+ share buttons, related posts and many features.
All our WordPress themes are released under 100% GPL license. You can get support, modify/use them on unlimited websites without limitation.
GridHub Theme Features
The free version of the GridHub WordPress theme offers fewer features and options than its premium version.
Responsive Design
Theme is fully responsive, so it looks great on both desktop computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
Custom Page Templates
Full width custom page and post templates are available. These template files can be applied for a page or post.
Logo Options
Upload your own logo using the theme option. Display the logo together with site title + description or replacing them.
Menu Options
Theme includes 2 multi-level, responsive navigation menus with userful options to control their behaviour.
60+ Social Buttons
The theme includes over 60 social buttons in the site header area for easily linking your social profiles.
Search Engine Optimized
The theme is SEO-friendly and was coded with SEO best practices in mind to create a solid foundation for good rankings.
Custom CSS
If you know CSS styling, use "Additional CSS" option in Customizer. Add your custom CSS codes without using plugins.
Copyright Text
You can enter a custom copyright text into the footer area replacing default copyright text using the theme options.
RTL Language Support
Theme has right-to-left language support. Your content will be displayed nicely from the right to the left.
Translation Ready
Translate this theme into any language with the prepared .pot translation file located in the theme's languages folder.
Latest WP Version Ready
This theme is fully compatible with the latest version of WordPress. Updates will be released ASAP when necessary.
Cross Browser Compatible
Theme is tested on all modern browsers and compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera and more.
HTML5 & CSS3
This theme is using valid HTML5 and CSS3 coding. There are no unnecessary junk HTML or CSS codes.
Clean & Secure Codes
Theme uses secure and clean PHP code with no encrypted links in the footer. You can use this theme with confidence.
Regular Updates
We will update this theme regularly with new features and fixing issues. You can report bugs and suggest us new features.
100% GPL License
Theme is released under the 100% GPL license. You can use it on unilimited websites belong to you.
GridHub vs. GridHub PRO
Below table compare features available between the GridHub free and PRO versions.
| Features | GridHub | GridHub PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Color Options | ✖ | ✔ |
| Font Options | ✖ | ✔ |
| 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Columns for Posts Grids | ✖ | ✔ |
| 10+ Thumbnail Sizes for Posts Grids | ✖ | ✔ |
| 2 Grid Types - Masonry Grid (JavaScript based) and Pure CSS Grid | ✖ | ✔ |
| Boxed or Full Layout Type | ✖ | ✔ |
| 10+ Layout Styles for Posts/Pages | ✖ | ✔ |
| 10+ Layout Styles for Non-singular Pages | ✖ | ✔ |
| Width Change Capability of Full Site/Main Content/Left Sidebar/Right Sidebar | ✖ | ✔ |
| 2 Header Layouts with Width options (Logo + Header Banner / Full Width Header) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Ability to Control Website Width/Layout Type/Layout Style/Header Style/Footer Columns of each Post/Page | ✖ | ✔ |
| Grid Featured Posts Widget (Recent/Categories/Tags/PostIDs based) | ✖ | ✔ |
| List Featured Posts Widget (Recent/Categories/Tags/PostIDs based) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Tabbed Widget (Recent/Categories/Tags/PostIDs based) | ✖ | ✔ |
| About and Social Widget - 60+ Social Buttons | ✖ | ✔ |
| 10+ Custom Page Templates | ✖ | ✔ |
| 10+ Custom Post Templates | ✖ | ✔ |
| Setting Panel for Each Post | ✖ | ✔ |
| Setting Panel for Each Page | ✖ | ✔ |
| Display Ads/Custom Contents between Posts in the Grid | ✖ | ✔ |
| News Ticker (Recent/Categories/Tags/PostIDs based) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Different Header Image + Title + Description for Each Post/Page | ✖ | ✔ |
| 6 Footer Layouts (1/2/3/4/5/6 Columns) | ✖ | ✔ |
| Posts Views Counter | ✖ | ✔ |
| Posts Likes System | ✖ | ✔ |
| Grid Ad Widget | ✖ | ✔ |
| Banner Widget | ✖ | ✔ |
| Built-in Infinite Scroll and Load More Button | ✖ | ✔ |
| Post Navigation with Thumbnails | ✖ | ✔ |
| Author Bio Box with Social Buttons | ✖ | ✔ |
| Social Share Buttons for Single Posts and Post Summaries | ✖ | ✔ |
| Related Posts (Categories/Tags/Author/PostIDs based) | ✖ | ✔ |
| More Widget Areas | ✖ | ✔ |
| Ability to Enable/Disable Mobile View from Primary and Secondary Menus | ✖ | ✔ |
| Ability to add Ads under Post Title and under Post Content | ✖ | ✔ |
| Random Posts Button | ✖ | ✔ |
| Built-in Contact Form | ✖ | ✔ |
| WooCommerce Compatible | ✖ | ✔ |
| Yoast SEO Breadcrumbs Support | ✖ | ✔ |
| Priority Support | ✖ | ✔ |
| Theme Options | ✔ | ✔ (more options) |
| 2 Custom Menus | ✔ | ✔ (more options) |
| Custom Logo Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| Header Image Support | ✔ | ✔ (more options) |
| Background Image Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| RTL Language Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| Translation Ready | ✔ | ✔ |
| Latest WP Version Compatible | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sticky Header | ✔ | ✔ (with enable/disable capability) |
| Sticky Menu | ✔ | ✔ (with enable/disable capability) |
| Footer Widgets | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean Codes / No Encrypted Scripts | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lifetime Theme Updates | ✔ | ✔ |
| For Unlimited Domains | ✔ | ✔ |
Questions & Answers - GridHub
Theme Version: 1.0.6 Released: 2020-10-29 Updated: 2023-07-22
How to upgrade to the GridHub PRO version?
- Purchase GridHub PRO from here: https://themesdna.com/gridhub-pro-wordpress-theme/
Note: You can purchase it using your credit card, debit card or PayPal. - Download the zip file of the purchased template clicking on the download link sent to your email address.
Note: Please check your spam folder if you cannot find it in your inbox. However, if you are still unable to locate this email or the download link is broken, please contact us via our contact form. We will send it as soon as possible. - 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.
How to install GridHub theme?
- Go to "WordPress Dashboard" -> "Appearance" -> "Themes" and click on "Add New" button.
- To find the theme, type "GridHub" into the search box.
- When you find the theme, click on the "Install" button.
- Click on "Activate" button to activate the theme.
Alternatively,
- Download the gridhub.zip file.
- 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.
How to regenerate thumbnails?
After installing and activating this theme, the first thing you need to do is regenerate thumbnails from all your featured images to match this theme.
- Install and activate the "Regenerate Thumbnails" plugin.
- From the left hand navigation menu, click "Tools" -> "Regenerate Thumbnails".
- On the next screen, click on the specific button to generate thumbnails for all attachments.
- Now wait until regenerate process is complete.
How to add featured images for posts?
Adding a featured image to a post or page is very easy. If you do not know how to do that, please follow this guide: How to Add Featured Images in WordPress
How do I access the theme options?
Go to "Appearance" -> "Customize" -> "Theme Options" to access the theme options.
How to apply a custom page template?
This theme has custom page templates for posts and pages.
Follow this guide if you do not know how to apply a custom page for a post/page:
How do I setup menus?
Just after installing the theme it will display the pages as the default menus. You can add your own links, categories, pages for the menu.
This theme includes 2 menu location options: Primary Menu, Secondary Menu
- To create a menu, go to "Appearance" > "Menus" and click on the "create a new menu" link.
- Give a name to your menu and click on the "Create Menu" button.
- To add menu items, simply select options in the left side column by checking the box for pages, posts, categories, tags etc that you want to include and then click on the "Add to Menu" button.
- To create menu drop-downs, simply nest your drop-down menu links below the menu item under which you want them to appear.
- When you are done adding links, select a menu location by checking one of the options listed under "Display location" and save your menu.
How to upload a site icon?
Site Icons are what you see in browser tabs, bookmark bars, and within the WordPress mobile apps.
Note: Site Icons should be square and at least 512 × 512 pixels.
- Go to "Appearance" -> "Customize" -> "Theme Options" -> "Site Identity".
- Click on the "Select site icon" button.
- Click on the "Upload Files" tab of the upload screen.
- Now upload your site icon clicking on the "Select Files" button from the upload screen.
- Click on the "Publish" button at the top of the Customizer if you are satisfied with your site icon.
How to upload a logo?
Adding a custom logo is very easy. Please use the following steps.
- Go to "Appearance" -> "Customize" -> "Theme Options" -> "Site Identity".
- Click on the "Select logo" button.
- Click on the "Upload Files" tab of the upload screen.
- Upload your logo clicking on the "Select Files" button from the upload screen.
- Click on the "Publish" button at the top of the Customizer if you are satisfied with your logo.
How to upload a header image?
You can upload an image to your site header easily going to "Appearance" -> "Customize" -> Theme Options -> "Header Image".
How to add or change site background image?
You can add/change/remove site background image going to "Appearance" -> "Customize" -> Theme Options -> "Background Image".
How to add my own copyright message?
- Go to "Appearance" -> "Customize" -> "Theme Options" -> "Footer Options".
- Add your own copyright message to the "Footer copyright notice" text input.
How to change the number of posts per page?
This is not a theme specific setting.
Follow this guide to change the number of posts per page: How to Change the Number of Posts Per Page in WordPress
How to translate this theme into my language?
You can easily translate this theme using the "Poedit" software or the "Loco Translate" plugin.
More info:
How to translate a WordPress theme with Poedit software
How to translate a WordPress theme with Loco Translate plugin
What is the difference between "WordPress.org" and "WordPress.com"?
WordPress.org is the self-hosted version, which you can use to create and maintain a website on your own, whereas WordPress.com is a hosted blogging service that assists you in creating a website using the WordPress software.
Can I use this theme with WordPress.org websites?
- Yes. All our themes are working with any self-hosted WordPress installation.
Can I use this theme with WordPress.com websites?
- Yes. But if you need to upload a theme to a WordPress.com website, you will need to have their "Business" or "eCommerce" plan. If your site has one of their legacy plans, it is available on the "Pro" plan.
Can I use this theme on multiple websites?
You are free to use it on as many websites as you want.
Can I use your themes for a commercial project?
Absolutely, yes! You are welcome to use our themes for commercial projects.
What is the support schedule?
You can email us directly & we will get back to you ASAP. Our general support hours are Monday to Friday, 06:30 to 20:00 (GMT+5). During this time, support queries will be answered in 1-12 hours (usually much quicker). On weekends it may take a bit longer to receive a response.
How to import GridHub demo content?
Follow the steps given below to import GridHub theme demo content, widgets and Customizer settings.
How to import demo content (posts, pages, comments, custom fields, categories, tags, menus, media)
- First download and save this "gridhubwordpresstheme.WordPress.2022-01-27.xml" file into your hard drive.
- Go to "Tools" -> "Import".
- In the "WordPress" section, if you have not already installed the importer, click "Install Now".
- When the installation is finished, click "Run Importer".
- Click on "Choose File" and select previously saved "gridhubwordpresstheme.WordPress.2022-01-27.xml" file from your hard drive.
- Click on "Upload file and import" button.
- Now you will be asked to map the authors in the export file to users on your website. For each author, you may choose to map to an existing user on your website or to create a new user.
- Check the option "Download and import file attachments".
- Click on "Submit" button.
How to import demo widgets
- To display different widgets in different pages, first install and activate the "Widget Display Conditions" plugin.
- Now install and activate the "Widget Importer & Exporter" plugin.
- Go to "Tools" -> "Widget Importer & Exporter".
- Click on "copy and paste" link. Then a textarea will be displayed.
- Copy and paste the content in the "demo.themesdna.com-gridhub-widgets.wie" file into that textarea.
- Click on "Import Widgets" button.
How to import Customizer settings in theme demo
- First download and save this "gridhub-export.dat" file into your hard drive.
- Now install and activate the "Customizer Export/Import" plugin.
- Go to "Appearance" -> "Customize" -> "Export/Import".
- Click on "Choose File" from the "Import" section and select previously saved "gridhub-export.dat" file from your hard drive.
- Check the option "Download and import image files?" and click on "Import" button.
Theme Categories:
Custom Background, Custom Colors, Custom Header, Custom Logo, Custom Menu, Editor Style, Featured Images, Flexible Header, Footer Widgets, Free, Full Width Template, Grey, Grid Layout, Light, One Sidebar, Photography, Portfolio, Responsive Layout, Right Sidebar, RTL Language Support, Six Columns Footer, Theme Options, Threaded Comments, Translation Ready, Two Columns, White
