Squaretype is a modern and clean WordPress theme designed for contemporary content-based blogs and magazines. It offers a range of features and customization options to create a stylish and functional website. Here are some key features of the theme:

Demos and Demo Switcher:

• Nine Beautifully Designed Demos: Squaretype provides nine distinct demos in one theme, allowing you to switch between them easily using the Demo Switcher. This feature enables you to apply a new demo without affecting your existing content.

Hero Section:

• Display Featured Posts: Showcase featured posts with multiple layouts and variations on your homepage. Customize background options, sidebar content, and heading sizes according to your preferences.

Sidebar Options:

• Numbered or Simple Post List: Choose between numbered or simple post lists in the sidebar.
• Custom HTML Content: Add custom HTML content, such as ads or shortcodes, to the sidebar.
• Any Widget: Place any widget in the sidebar.
• No Sidebar: Opt for a layout without a sidebar.

Background Options:

• Rock-Solid Color: Set a solid color as the background.
• Beautiful Gradient: Apply a gradient background.
• Engaging Post Preview Image: Use an engaging post preview image as the background.

Category Filters:

• Enable Sub-Categories Filter: Facilitate navigation between categories and sub-categories on category pages for content-heavy websites.

Multiple Page Header Types:

• Choose from three different page header types for posts and pages. Display featured posts’ headers with image overlays or smaller page headers.

Smart Colors:

• Automatically adjust text and link colors based on the background color selected for the header or footer. Simplifies the color customization process.

Customize with Instant Live Preview:

• Configure all theme options using the native WordPress customize feature. Preview changes in real-time without the need to manually refresh the page.

Multiple Archive Layouts:

• Select from different post archive layouts for homepage and archive pages. Options include grid, list, full, timeline, or masonry layouts.

Multiple Page Layouts:

• Choose matching page layouts for homepage, archives, posts, and pages. Options include left or right sidebar, or a full-width page layout.

Super-Fast Mega-Menu:

• Showcase recent posts with thumbnails in the menu dropdown. The mega-menu loads dynamically, ensuring fast website performance.

AMP Support:

• Squaretype includes styles for AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages), supporting fast-loading mobile pages. Activate the official WordPress AMP plugin to enable Google AMP on your website.

Exclude Featured Posts from the Main Archive:

• Avoid duplicate content on the homepage by excluding featured posts from the main archive with a single click.

Google Fonts:

• Choose from 800+ Google Fonts to create different styles. Preview selected fonts instantly on your website.

Additional Content:

• Insert additional content into different template parts without changing template files. Easily customize various sections without coding.

Smart Sticky Navigation:

• Enhance mobile users’ viewport by displaying the main navigation only when they scroll up. Choose from three options: scroll up, always sticky, or disable.

Sticky Sidebar:

• Make widgets sticky while scrolling. Choose from two options: stick to the bottom edge or the top edge of the last widget. The sticky sidebar provides a smooth animation on both desktops and mobiles.

Smart Multi-Level Menu:

• Support for unlimited levels in the main menu. Dropdown submenus appear on the opposite side if there’s not enough space in the viewport.

Mobile Slide-Out Menu with Widgets:

• Display a mobile menu with widgets upon clicking the hamburger icon. Include social links, subscription forms, or other widgets in the mobile menu.

Smart Featured Post Sources:

• Configure different post sources for the featured post section. Filter posts by tag or category and order them by date, post views, or specified timeframe.

Paginated Posts:

• Divide posts into multiple pages with styled pagination at the bottom.

Guest Authors and Multi-Author Posts:

• Involve guest authors without separate user accounts or add multiple authors per post with Co-Authors Plus plugin support.

RTL Support:

• Built-in support for RTL (right-to-left) languages like Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or any other RTL written language.

Numbered Pagination, Load More, and Infinite Load:

• Encourage users to explore post archives with numbered pagination, “Load More” button, and infinite load features.

Post Views Counter Support:

• Display the number of post views with integrated Post Views Counter support.

Post Reading Time:

• Add post reading time to encourage user engagement. The reading time is calculated automatically.

Retina-Ready:

• Ensure a crisp display on Retina screens with scalable elements, Retina-ready images, and typography.

Adaptive Optimized Image Sizes:

• Optimize image sizes for faster loading and efficient use of disk storage.

Ultra Responsive:

• Tested on multiple devices and emulators to ensure a seamless experience on various screens.

Feature-Rich, yet Simple:

• Despite a range of features, the theme remains user-friendly. Live-preview options and intuitive settings make customization easy.

SEO by Yoast Support:

• Activate breadcrumbs for SEO using the Yoast plugin, and it will appear with the right styles.

Live Search Results:

• Get instant search results with keyboard support while typing search queries.

Built-in Styles for WordPress Galleries:

• Integrated gallery styles for default WordPress galleries or theshortcode.

Contributors Page:

• Display a list of all site authors on a single page with avatars, names, bios, and recently published articles.

Related Posts:

• Increase page per visit ratio with related posts displayed beneath single posts.

Optimized CSS without Dependencies:

• No external dependencies ensure optimized CSS for better performance.

Coded with WordPress Coding Standards:

• Adheres to WordPress Coding Standards for clean and readable code.

Super-Fast:

• Performance optimization for a fast browsing experience.

Google Structured Data Support:

• Structured data support for better understanding by search engines.

Built with Hooks & Developer Friendly:

• Actions and filters for developers to create custom solutions while maintaining update-safety.

Translation-Ready:

• Includes a .pot file for easy translation into native languages. Compatible with WPML and Polylang plugins for multilingual websites.

Ads and Banner Spots with AdSense Support:

• Monetize the blog with various ad and banner spots, supporting AdSense. Place ads in predefined locations without modifying templates.

One-Click Demo Import and Demo Switcher:

• Easily switch between demos or import demo content without duplicating posts and pages.

Powered by Powerkit:

• Integration with Powerkit, an in-house plugin offering additional features for extended functionality.

Powerkit Features:

1. Share Buttons:
   • Enable share buttons on single post pages with options for placement and customization.
2. Social Links:
   • Add social links with counters for easy user interaction.
3. Facebook Integration:
   • Embed and promote a Facebook fan page on the website. Replace or append Facebook comments.
4. Pinterest Integration:
   • Add Pin It buttons for users to pin images to Pinterest boards. Special class for Pinterest-optimized cover images.
5. Twitter Integration:
   • Embed Twitter feed in widgets or post content.
6. Instagram Integration:
   • Display Instagram feed in widgets, post content, or site footer.
7. Opt-in Forms:
   • Integrate subscription forms with MailChimp support for one-click subscriptions via AJAX.
8. Basic Shortcodes:
   • Additional shortcodes for tabs, pills, accordions, separators, buttons, progress bars, and more.
9. Retina Images:
   • Enable Retina Images for crisp display on high-density screens.
10. Lazy Load with Low-Quality Image Placeholders:
    • Improve page speed with lazy loading and Low-Quality Image Placeholders for faster loading.
11. Lightbox:
    • Enable lightbox for image enlargements in post content and galleries.
12. Adobe Fonts (Typekit):
    • Support for Adobe Fonts (Typekit) with live preview in the WordPress customize section.
13. Custom Fonts:
    • Upload custom fonts in the WordPress dashboard without coding.
14. Contributors Widget:
    • Display a list of contributors in the sidebar.
15. Author Widget:
    • Display author information in the sidebar.
16. Justified Galleries:
    • Create justified galleries for a visually appealing layout.
17. Slider Galleries:
    • Insert responsive and Retina-ready slider galleries with touch and swipe support.
18. Featured Posts Widget:
    • Display featured posts in the sidebar with various layout options.
19. Table of Contents:
    • Add a table of contents for longer blog posts.
20. Numbered Headings:
    • Create listicles with built-in numbered headings.
21. Disclaimer:
    • Clarifications about the use of Adobe Fonts, site-specific options, image credits, landing page, page speed, and integration with external service providers.

Note: Some features may rely on external service providers, and site-specific settings need manual configuration.

Disclaimer: The theme may include Adobe Fonts (Typekit) in some demos, and site-specific settings require manual configuration. Images in the live preview are for demonstration purposes and not included in the purchase. The landing page promoting the product is not part of the theme. Page speed scores may vary based on demo, theme, server configuration, and content. Integration with external service providers may impact certain features.