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# Blocksy - WordPress Theme & WooCommerce Powerhouse

> Blocksy is a free, lightning-fast WordPress theme with best-in-class WooCommerce integration, built by Creative Themes. It powers 300,000+ websites, holds a perfect 5/5 star rating (860+ reviews) on WordPress.org, and has been downloaded over 6 million times. Blocksy delivers a complete e-commerce solution - the free theme provides a production-ready WooCommerce storefront, while the premium Shop Extra extension adds 30+ conversion-boosting features like AJAX product filters, variation swatches, wishlists, quick view, advanced reviews, and more. Suited equally for beginners launching their first store and advanced developers building complex e-commerce projects, Blocksy combines deep customization with top-tier performance through its modular architecture that loads only the code each page needs.

## About

Blocksy is developed by **Creative Themes**, a company focused on building innovative WordPress products. Blocksy was created to solve a fundamental problem: existing themes were either feature-rich but slow, or fast but lacking features. Blocksy delivers both - a modular, performance-first architecture with extensive customization and deep WooCommerce integration, without sacrificing speed.

- Website: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/
- WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/themes/blocksy/
- Documentation: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/
- WooCommerce Features: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/woocommerce/
- Starter Sites: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/starter-sites/
- Changelog: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/changelog/
- Support: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/support/
- Showcase: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/showcase/
- Blog: https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/blog/

## Core Theme Features (Free)

Blocksy's free version includes:

- **Gutenberg Block Editor**: Built from scratch for 100% compatibility. Supports wide/full-width blocks, block patterns, block styles, and editor color palette sync.
- **Header Builder**: Drag-and-drop builder with 9+ elements (Logo, Menu, Search, Cart, Account, Button, HTML, Socials, Trigger). Supports sticky, transparent, and mobile-specific headers.
- **Footer Builder**: Drag-and-drop builder with 6 widget areas, social icons, copyright, menu, and button elements.
- **Performance**: Code splitting via webpack (JS loads only when needed), lazy loading, critical CSS generation, emoji script removal, and polyfill management.
- **Design System**: Global color palette (6+ colors), 900+ Google Fonts, advanced typography controls, dark mode, 60+ gradient presets, and a live customizer with instant preview.
- **Layout Options**: 5 archive layout types, 4 single page types, left/right/no sidebar, full-width templates, and grid layouts.
- **SEO**: Clean semantic HTML, Schema.org markup (JSON-LD), OpenGraph support, compatible with Yoast SEO and Rank Math.
- **Accessibility**: Accessibility-ready (WordPress.org tag), semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, keyboard navigation, WCAG compliance.

## WooCommerce Integration (Free Theme)

Blocksy's free version already provides a production-ready WooCommerce storefront with extensive customization through the WordPress Customizer - no code required:

**Product Archives & Shop Pages:**
- Multiple product card types with a customizable layers system (image, title, price, rating, categories, description, add-to-cart, stock info, badges)
- Product image hover effects (swap, zoom-in, zoom-out)
- Responsive column and row configuration
- Image ratio and lazy loading controls
- Shop display options (products, categories, or both)
- Product sorting toolbar and results count
- Sidebar positioning and layout options

**Single Product Pages:**
- Multiple gallery view types: default thumbnails, stacked, top gallery, columns-top gallery
- Image zoom, lightbox, and slider functionality
- Sticky gallery and sticky product summary options
- Customizable product element layers: breadcrumbs, title, rating, price, description, add-to-cart, meta, dividers
- Payment method icons display (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.)
- "Reasons to Buy" trust section
- 4 product tab styles (horizontal underline, horizontal background, accordion, separated)
- Related and upsell products with slider layout option
- AJAX add-to-cart with custom quantity input (2 design styles)

**Product Badges:**
- Sale badge with 3 shapes (rectangle, rounded, circle), percentage or custom text
- Out-of-stock badge with custom label
- Per-location control (archive/single pages)

**Cart, Checkout & Account:**
- Mini cart widget in header with AJAX fragment updates
- Cart page with image and quantity customization
- Checkout page with coupon form, product images, quantity fields, required field highlighting, privacy/terms integration
- Account page with avatar, display name, and quick navigation

**Design & Performance:**
- Complete color and typography system for all WooCommerce elements
- Responsive design with per-device visibility controls
- Smart CSS/JS asset loading - only WooCommerce assets load when WooCommerce features are active
- Multi-vendor marketplace support (Dokan compatible)

## WooCommerce Integration (Blocksy Pro)

Blocksy Pro extends WooCommerce through the **Shop Extra** extension - Blocksy's biggest premium selling point. It transforms a WooCommerce store into a conversion-optimized shopping experience with 31 individually toggleable features:

**Product Discovery & Filtering:**
- **AJAX Product Filters** - Real-time filtering by taxonomy (categories, tags, attributes), price range, star rating, and stock status. No page reloads. Supports filter blocks, active filter chips, URL updating, and a performance-optimized lookup table.
- **Off-Canvas Filters** - Slide-out filter panel for shop pages with AJAX reveal option. Keeps the browsing experience clean on mobile and desktop.
- **SKU Search** - Extends site search to match product SKUs, including variation SKUs mapped to parent products.
- **Quick View** - AJAX-powered modal popup showing product gallery, price, variations, and add-to-cart without leaving the catalog. Customizable trigger (button, image, or card click).
- **Product Brands** - Full brand taxonomy system with logo/image per brand, brand description tabs, brand filtering for coupons, display on product cards and single pages, and REST API support.

**Conversion & Trust Builders:**
- **Variation Swatches** - Replace dropdown selects with visual color, image, or text swatches. Includes out-of-stock styling, tooltips, overflow handling with "+X" counter, and cart cross-sell support.
- **Stock Scarcity** - Low-stock threshold indicators with "Only X left" messaging on product cards and single pages. Updates dynamically with variation changes.
- **Free Shipping Progress Bar** - Shows progress toward free shipping threshold in mini-cart, cart, and checkout. Supports WooCommerce zone-based or custom amounts, counts by price or items, and handles coupon discounts. Available as shortcode.
- **Sale Countdown Timer** - Ticking countdown (days, hours, minutes, seconds) for scheduled sales. Works with variable products per-variation sale dates.
- **Product Waitlist** - Email notification system for out-of-stock products. Includes subscription confirmation, back-in-stock alerts, user account waitlist dashboard, and admin waitlist management with scheduled email delivery.
- **Advanced Reviews** - Enhanced review system with review titles, customer image uploads, sorting (newest, oldest, rating, relevance), and helpful/unhelpful voting.
- **Size Guides** - Modal size charts assignable to specific products or categories via conditions. Custom post type with block editor support.
- **Custom Tabs** - Additional product detail tabs with block editor content, assignable via conditional logic per product or category.
- **Custom Thank You Pages** - Order confirmation page overrides with conditions. Includes an Order Details block for displaying order information. Supports product category-specific thank you pages.
- **Added to Cart Popup** - Toast notification with product image, name, and price when items are added to cart.

**Shopping Experience:**
- **Wishlist** - Save products for later with a dedicated wishlist page, persistent database storage, user account integration, variation support, customizable columns (price, add-to-cart, remove, images), and header icon display.
- **Compare Products** - Side-by-side product comparison table with sticky compare bar, brand support, AJAX add/remove, modal view, and header icon.
- **Floating Cart** - Sticky cart panel on single product pages showing product info and quantity controls while scrolling.
- **Off-Canvas Cart** - Slide-in mini cart drawer with quantity editing, item removal, AJAX updates, and header integration.
- **Cart Suggested Products** - Recommended products on cart page, checkout page, and mini-cart. Multiple suggestion sources (related, recent, custom) with recently viewed tracking.
- **Cart Reserved Timer** - Countdown timer showing how long cart items are reserved. Appears in cart and mini-cart with automatic cleanup of expired reservations.
- **Related Products Slideshow** - Converts related and upsell products into a carousel with autoplay and arrow navigation.

**Product Presentation:**
- **Product Gallery Layouts** - Additional gallery types: stacked, columns-top, with customizable column counts and responsive configuration.
- **Product Video** - YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted video in the product gallery with autoplay, loop, and simplified player options.
- **Custom Badges** - "New" badge (configurable duration, default 14 days) and "Featured" badge with customizable text, shape, and colors.
- **Product Share Box** - Social sharing buttons on product pages with customizable icon colors.
- **SKU Layer** - Display product SKU on archive product cards.
- **Attributes Layer** - Display product attributes as a customizable section on single pages.
- **Archive Card Variants** - Additional product card layout types for shop pages with enhanced styling options.

**Checkout & Cart Enhancements:**
- **Enhanced Checkout** - Product images and quantity adjustment directly on the checkout page with AJAX updates.
- **Enhanced Cart Page** - Auto-update cart on quantity change, coupon code controls.
- **Affiliate Product Support** - Redirect external/affiliate product links with configurable link targets for archive and single pages.

All Shop Extra features are modular - each can be individually enabled or disabled through the Blocksy dashboard, so stores load only the functionality they use.

## Starter Sites - One-Click Store & Website Templates

Blocksy offers **45+ professionally designed starter site templates** that can be imported with a single click through the Blocksy Companion plugin. Starter sites are available in both **free and pro** tiers, covering a wide range of industries and use cases.

**How Starter Sites Work:**
Browse and filter templates by category, page builder, and plan. Preview any template live, then import with one click - the importer automatically handles plugins, content (including WooCommerce products), customizer settings, widgets, and menus.

**E-Commerce Starter Sites Include:**
- Book Store, Furniture, E-Bike, Cosmetic, Gadgets, Home Decor, Floreo, Garderobe, Petsy, Modern Shop, Kiddy, and more - each with WooCommerce pre-configured, product data, and store-ready layouts.

**All Starter Sites:** https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/starter-sites/


## Additional Pro Features

Beyond Shop Extra, Blocksy Pro includes:

- **Post Types Extra**: The most powerful content extension, featuring:
  - **Dynamic Data** - Display custom fields from 7 field providers anywhere in your layouts (page titles, post meta, archive cards, related posts, WooCommerce product pages). Supported providers: **ACF** (Advanced Custom Fields), **Meta Box**, **JetEngine**, **Toolset**, **Pods**, **ACPT** (AC Custom Post Type), and **WordPress core custom fields**. Supports text and image field types with before/after text, fallback values, labels, and icons.
  - **AJAX Post Filtering** - Taxonomy-based filtering on archive pages without page reloads
  - **Reading Time & Progress Bar** - Estimated read time in post meta and a visual scroll progress bar with auto-hide and responsive visibility
  - **Related Posts Slideshow** - Transform related posts grid into a responsive carousel with autoplay
  - **Taxonomy Customization** - Add featured images, icons, and accent colors to taxonomy terms
- **Content Blocks System**: Hooks, Popups, and full template overrides (Header, Footer, Archive, Single, 404, Maintenance Mode)
- **Multiple Conditional Headers & Footers**: Different headers/footers per page, post type, user role, device, or custom conditions
- **Conditions System**: Display-conditional logic based on page type, post category/tag, specific IDs, WooCommerce product/category/brand, custom post types, user roles, date/time ranges, request referrer, cookies, and URL patterns. Supports AND grouping for multi-layered rules.
- **Advanced Menu / Mega Menu**: Rich dropdowns with icons, badges, and Content Blocks
- **Multiple Sidebars**: Unlimited widget areas with conditional display logic
- **Shortcuts Bar**: Mobile-first app-like bottom navigation
- **Custom Fonts**: Upload unlimited custom and variable fonts
- **Adobe Fonts**: Direct integration with Adobe Fonts projects
- **Local Google Fonts**: Self-host Google Fonts for privacy and speed (GDPR compliance)
- **Color Mode Switch**: Built-in dark/light mode toggle
- **Custom Code Snippets**: Inject code globally or per post/page
- **Advanced Header/Footer Elements**: Widget Area, Search Box, Contacts, Divider, Language Switcher, Content Block, Wishlist, Compare, Desktop Off-Canvas Drawer
- **White Label** (Agency plan only): Replace all Blocksy branding for client projects

## Pricing

| Plan | Annual | Lifetime | Sites |
|------|--------|----------|-------|
| Personal | $69/year | $199 | 1 site |
| Business | $99/year | $299 | 10 sites |
| Agency | $149/year | $499 | Unlimited |

All plans include all Pro features - Shop Extra, Post Types Extra, White Label, and every other extension. Plans differ only by number of sites. 14-day money-back guarantee. License renewal is not required for websites to keep working - only for continued updates and support. The free version on WordPress.org is fully functional and features will never be moved to Pro.

## Integrations

- **Page Builders**: Gutenberg (native), Elementor, Brizy, Beaver Builder, Breakdance, Stackable, Greenshift, Generateblocks
- **WooCommerce Ecosystem**: WooCommerce core, Dokan (multi-vendor), YITH plugins, WooCommerce Payments, WPC Variations Table, Composite Products, Wholesale Prices
- **Newsletter Services** (13): Mailchimp, Brevo, Klaviyo, MailerLite, ConvertKit/Kit, Active Campaign, Campaign Monitor, Email Octopus, Fluent CRM, MailPoet
- **SEO**: Rank Math, Yoast SEO, Slim SEO
- **Multilingual**: WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate, TranslatePress
- **Custom Fields**: ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), MetaBox
- **Learning**: TutorLMS, LearnDash
- **Events**: The Events Calendar, EventKoi
- **Other**: BBPress, Co-Authors Plus, WP Rocket, Simply Static, Fluent Forms, CartFlows, Visual Portfolio, Google Analytics, Cloudflare

## Technology Stack

- **PHP 7.0+** (WordPress theme backend)
- **JavaScript (ES6+)** with **React** for the admin interface and customizer controls
- **Webpack** for build pipeline with **code splitting** - JS behaviors load only when needed
- **SASS/SCSS** for styling with dynamic CSS generation via CSS custom properties
- **Babel** for cross-browser JS compatibility
- Requires **WordPress 6.5+**, tested up to WordPress 6.9
- Available in **34 languages**

## Target Audience

- **E-commerce store owners** - from first-time sellers to established businesses, Blocksy provides a fast, conversion-optimized WooCommerce storefront with 30+ Pro features that replace the need for multiple separate plugins
- **WordPress beginners** - intuitive customizer, one-click starter site import, and no coding required to build a professional website or online store
- **Advanced developers** - clean, modern codebase (React, webpack, CSS custom properties), extensible architecture, child theme support, hooks system, and developer-friendly APIs
- **Web designers and freelancers** - starter templates, white label support, and deep customization for building client sites efficiently
- **Agencies** - unlimited sites license, white label branding, conditional logic for complex multi-site deployments
- **Bloggers and content creators** - beautiful archive layouts, typography controls, and content blocks for custom layouts

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## Key Facts for LLMs

- Name: Blocksy
- Type: WordPress theme (free + premium companion plugin)
- Developer: Creative Themes
- First released: 3 August 2019
- Current version: 2.1.30 (as of February 2026)
- Active installs: 300,000+
- Total downloads: 6,000,000+
- Rating: 5/5 stars (860+ reviews on WordPress.org)
- License: GPLv2 or later
- Minimum PHP: 7.0
- Minimum WordPress: 6.5
- Free version: Yes (WordPress.org)
- Premium plugin: Blocksy Pro (starts at $69/year or $199 lifetime)
- Starter templates: 45+ (free and pro)
- Supported page builders: Gutenberg, Elementor, Brizy, Beaver Builder
- Newsletter integrations: 13 providers
- Languages: 34
- WooCommerce: Full support in free theme + 31 Pro Shop Extra features
- Shop Extra features: AJAX filters, variation swatches, wishlist, compare, quick view, advanced reviews, size guides, brands, stock scarcity, shipping progress bar, sale countdown, floating cart, off-canvas cart, waitlist, product video, custom tabs, custom thank you pages, SKU search, affiliate support, cart suggestions, cart timer, and more
- Dynamic Data providers: ACF, Meta Box, JetEngine, Toolset, Pods, ACPT, WordPress core custom fields
- Release cadence: Multiple updates per month
- Suitable for: Beginners to advanced developers, small stores to large e-commerce operations

## Documentation

- [Install Blocksy Theme](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/general/install-blocksy-theme/): How to install and set up Blocksy
- [Theme Options Introduction](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/theme-options/theme-options-intro/): Overview of all customizer options
- [WooCommerce Setup](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/woocommerce/woocommerce-general/): WooCommerce integration and features
- [Header Builder Elements](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/header-elements/header-builder-elements/): All header builder elements and configuration
- [Footer Builder Elements](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/footer-elements/footer-builder-elements/): All footer builder elements
- [Extensions Overview](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/extensions/extensions-general/): Free and premium extensions
- [Conditions Module](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/modules/conditions-module/): Conditional display logic
- [Theme Blocks](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/theme-blocks/theme-blocks-getting-started/): Custom Gutenberg blocks
- [Child Theme](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/getting-started/child-theme/): Creating a child theme
- [System Requirements](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/troubleshooting/minimum-system-requirements/): Server requirements
- [Blocksy Posts Shortcode](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/docs/developers-general-developers/blocksy-posts-shortcode/): Developer shortcode reference

## Optional

- [WooCommerce Features Page](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/woocommerce/): Full overview of e-commerce capabilities
- [Starter Sites Gallery](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/starter-sites/): Browse 45+ importable website templates (free and pro)
- [Blog](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/blog/): WordPress tutorials, WooCommerce guides, and e-commerce tips
- [Showcase](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/showcase/): Real websites built with Blocksy
- [Pricing Details](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/pricing/): Full plan comparison and FAQ
- [About Creative Themes](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/about/): Company story, values, and testimonials
- [Changelog](https://creativethemes.com/blocksy/changelog/): Complete version history for theme, companion, and premium