Applied - Essential Blog-Modern Content Creators WordPress Theme - Techariens

Applied v1.1.1 – Essential Blog theme for Modern Content Creators

Applied is a streamlined theme for bloggers and creators
Built for simplicity and efficiency, Applied offers flexible theme settings, built-in ad space for monetization, and optimization for fast loading and strong Core Web Vitals performance.

New in 2025: Integrated reviews and rating features
Now includes a custom review system powered by the Applied Ratings plugin. Choose from various visual styles like stars, bars, circles, or sashes, customize your rating scale, and tweak colors for light and dark modes. A demo is available for preview.

Control every element of your layout
Adjust post components, layout sections, plugin visibility, and sidebars—either globally or per post. All changes are viewable live through the WordPress customizer for easy fine-tuning.

Optimized experience for mobile users
Applied offers mobile-specific options, so you can create a compact, user-friendly layout for phones while keeping a bold design for desktops. Elements can be shown or hidden based on device type.

Customize your color setup with light and dark mode options
Switch easily between light and dark themes, use automatic detection, or set a permanent mode. You can define individual color palettes for both themes, and the package includes ready-made schemes to get started quickly.

Performance and SEO are top priorities
Designed to deliver fast load times, strong SEO, accessibility, and web best practices. Applied passes Core Web Vitals and can score up to 99 on Google Pagespeed. A performance guide is included for best results.

Built-in tools for monetization
Increase ad revenue through multiple ad-ready sections, including seven widgetized sidebars, in-between post ad slots, and Google Auto Ads support. Simply add your banners or ad code where needed.

Ad placement options available include

• Below the header

• Above the footer

• After individual post content

• Between post blocks

• Sidebar area

• Four separate footer widget zones

• Toggle and mobile-friendly sidebars

Flexible thumbnail dimensions
Choose the image shape that fits your brand: landscape, portrait, square, wide, or leave uncropped. An optional “hero” size is available for standout single posts. Existing images can be used—no need to regenerate thumbnails—and intelligent image selection ensures proper display across layouts.

Insert widgets directly between content blocks
Place widgets between posts on blog, home, or archive views. Perfect for embedding ads, promotions, or other custom widgets.

Import demos in just one click
Set up your preferred site layout quickly with the demo importer tool. Optional sample content is included to help you build faster.

Customize demos and design elements with ease
Feel free to blend components from multiple demos. After importing, use the customizer to modify headers, footers, layouts, post styles, sidebars, and widgets to craft your ideal setup.

Included theme plugin enhances functionality
While not required, a lightweight optional plugin is available to expand your site’s features. It’s under 1MB and offers extra layout and content tools without slowing down your site.

This plugin adds extra capabilities like

• Highlighted post displays

• Related content sections

• Social sharing icons

• Social account widget

• Recent or featured posts display widget

• About author widget

• Additional ad placement options

Highlight important posts with dynamic layouts
Showcase featured articles using eye-catching visual styles. You can choose how and where they appear for maximum engagement.

Keep readers engaged with related content
Display relevant posts based on tags, categories, or authors. These sections can be styled and placed either beneath post content or above the footer.

Applied supports popular WordPress plugins
You can use any plugin you like, but demos include compatibility with:

• MailChimp

• Yoast SEO

• Autoptimize

• Breadcrumb NavXT

• Contact Form 7

• Post Views Counter

Additional functionality and design flexibility includes

• Compatible with PHP8

• Built for the Gutenberg editor

• Sticky menu header option

• Over 30 blog layout variations

• Masonry view (2–4 columns)

• Grid layout (2–4 columns)

• List-style post display

• Infinite scroll support with JetPack

• Three header design options

• Nine different footer layout setups

• Seven customizable sidebar areas

• Three distinct blog post formats

• Twenty unique single post templates

• Supports media posts: video, audio, gallery, and images

• Access to Google Fonts

• Fontello icon integration

• Works with all standard blocks and widgets

• Mobile-ready and fully responsive

• Comprehensive documentation included

• One-click demo content installer

• Comes with a child theme for advanced changes

• Fully ready for translation and localization

Image licensing notice
Please note that images shown in demos are not included due to licensing rules. Instead, placeholder visuals are provided within the demo content.