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The Ark – Next Generation WordPress Theme

There is just huge amount of features in The Ark.

Version
1.74.0
Updated
Nov 12, 2026
License
GPL
Type
Theme
The Ark – Next Generation WordPress Theme

Overview

There is just huge amount of features in The Ark. We have created this “never-before-seen” beast, which has been called the best WordPress theme in the world by many of it’s users and is currently rewriting the history. Listing of all the things that are possible to do in The Ark would create a small book, so down here is just a few important features. Remember, we are doing client websites for a living as well, so we are very aware of the usual problems that all the other themes are having. These strong words are backed up with our customer reviews. The Ark has achieved the best rated product of all time status on ThemeForest (out of 30.000+ other web related products on ThemeForest).

  • Tons of pre-defined designs and content

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  • 307+ demo pages
  • 223+ big section blocks ready for 1-click insertion
  • 5 demos
  • Simply assemble your website from big parts, without hustle and light-fast
  • You can then customize every little detail with unprecedented amount of detailed options
  • Fresh Builder (unique)

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  • Currently the #1 builder in the world
  • Years ahead of every competitor
  • Visual Composer killer
  • Still familiar, intuitive, effective and easy to use
  • Fresh Grid (unique)

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  • Fast Parallax effects
  • Background Layers engine (never seen before)
  • Vertical Centering
  • Full Height sections
  • Layouting System (unique and must-have)

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  • Customize every corner of your website
  • Everything backed up with Fresh Builder
  • No coding required (this time for real, even for uncommon or tiny/large changes)
  • Never seen before, other themes are not even close in terms of freedom The Ark offers
  • Headers

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  • Re-size headers to your liking
  • Logo size is not limited (any logo size will play nicely with the rest of the header)
  • Header size is not limited and can be easily changed
  • Left, Right and Top side positions
  • All the other features you are used to
  • 15+ pre-designed headers for your comfort to use as a starting point
  • Blogs

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  • 20+ Blog elements
  • They can be combined to limitless number of variations (unprecedented level of detail and customization options)
  • Grid, Slider, Masonry, Fullwidth, Simple, …
  • Portfolios

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  • Unlimited variations of portfolio elements
  • Grid, Slider, Masonry, Fullwidth, Simple, …

What's included

  • The full themeEvery file from the developer's release, in one zip.
  • Unlimited sitesInstall it on your own and your clients' sites.
  • GPL licensedFree to use, study and modify.
  • No paymentFree to download, no card needed.

How to install

  1. 1Download the zip file from this page.
  2. 2In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme.
  3. 3Choose the zip, click Install Now, then Activate.

Questions

Is this the developer's own release?

Yes. It is the release published by the original developer, redistributed under the GNU General Public License. The GPL allows anyone to share and resell the code.

Do I get a license key or automatic updates?

No. License keys, one-click updates and support come from the developer's own paid plans. To update, download the newer version here when it is listed and install it over the old one.

Can I use it on more than one site?

Yes. The GPL puts no limit on the number of sites, including client sites.

Why is it free?

During our launch every download that is available on GPL Store is free. Nothing is charged and no card is asked for.

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