WordPress theme · maintained since 2017
Polestar
Build, blog and sell. A lightweight, customizable theme for content-led sites, page-builder friendly and used by thousands of WordPress sites.
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- Released
- 2017.03.09
- Last update
- 2023.04.30
- Version
- 1.10.0
- Requires
- WordPress 4.7+
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Who it’s for
Build, blog, and sell.
01
Business Sites
Marketing pages built with your page builder, a clear header, and fast load times.
02
Blogs and Portfolios
Restrained typography that puts the content first. Blog layout settings in premium.
03
WooCommerce Stores
Shop pages styled free. Premium adds a mini cart and quick view.
Page Builders Are First-Class
Polestar was built alongside SiteOrigin's Page Builder, not adapted to it afterward. Rows, widgets and layouts land where you put them.
- ✓SiteOrigin Page Builder and Widgets Bundle, styled out of the box
- ✓Jetpack, Contact Form 7 and Gravity Forms supported
- ✓Works with the block editor if that's your preference
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WooCommerce, Covered
Shop, product and cart pages are styled in the free theme. Premium adds the conveniences customers notice.
- ✓Shop and product layouts, free
- ✓Mini cart in the header, premium
- ✓Quick view from the shop page, premium
What you get
The fundamentals, done properly.
Setup in Minutes
Install, pick your settings in the Customizer, publish. The defaults are usable from the start.
Vetted Code
Based on Underscores and reviewed by the WordPress.org theme team before every release.
Clean Markup for SEO
Semantic markup and quick load times, the two ranking factors a theme actually controls.
Responsive by Default
One layout that works on phones, tablets and desktops. Nothing to configure.
Lightweight and Fast
No framework bloat. Polestar stays small so your pages load quickly.
Documentation That Answers
Every setting written up, from first install to fine-tuning.
Free vs premium
The free theme is useful on purpose.
Everything a working site needs is free. Premium adds control and support, not the basics back.
Free
Premium
LogoYour own custom logo.
Retina LogoA double sized version of your logo for use on high pixel density displays.
Footer Attribution LinkRemove the theme attribution link from your footer without editing any code.
Additional Color SettingsTake complete control over all theme background, element and font colors.
Additional Font SettingsTake complete control over all theme fonts.
Spacing SettingsAdjust header and footer padding and margins.
Sticky HeaderSticks the header to the top of the screen when scrolling.
Header LayoutDefault or centered.
Header Widget AreaReplace all header contents with a widget area and build your own header layout.
Responsive LayoutAdapt the theme layout for mobile devices.
Mobile MenuUse a special responsive menu for small screen devices.
Mobile Menu CollapseAdjust the pixel resolution when the primary menu collapses into the mobile menu.
Smooth ScrollSmooth scroll for internal anchor links from the main menu.
Scroll to TopDisplay a scroll to top button after scrolling.
Breadcrumb TrailDisplay a breadcrumb using Breadcrumb NavXT or Yoast SEO breadcrumbs.
Blog LayoutTake control of your blog layout with a complete set of display settings.
Ajax CommentsAllow users to submit comments without a page re-load on submit.
Sidebar PositionSet the sidebar position to right or left.
Sidebar WidthSet the sidebar width as a percentage.
WooCommerce Mini-CartDisplay the WooCommerce mini cart in the main menu.
WooCommerce Quick ViewDisplay a Quick View button on hover on product archive pages.
WooCommerce SupportFull WooCommerce support including settings for shop columns, shop sidebar position and product gallery type.
Page SettingsAdjust the theme layout on each page or post as required. Included is a full-width option for Page Builder's that require one.
Bottom Bar Social Icons MenuAdd social network icons to the bottom bar below the footer.
Widget AreasSidebar and footer areas are ready for your preferred widgets.
Translation ReadyTranslate Polestar with a plugin like Loco Translate or use the included .pot file in an app like Poedit.
Theme UpdatesPolestar’s updates as they're released direct to your Dashboard.
Email and Priority Forum SupportSupport via email or priority forum support.
Premium pricing
One purchase, a year of updates and support.
Single site
$25 per year
One year of updates and email support. Renews at 50% off, only if you want it.
Buy single siteMulti site
$50 per year
The same year of updates and support, across as many of your sites as you run. Ideal for agencies and freelancers managing several client installs.
Buy multi site
60-day refunds, no forms · premium funds the free theme
start single, upgrade to multi anytime · pay only the difference