Layers
Layers is a free WordPress theme for building custom pages and site layouts.
What Layers is
Layers is a free WordPress theme for building custom pages and site layouts. It works within WordPress’s native customization interface, including the built-in Customizer, and pages can be assembled from draggable widgets. A Design Bar provides styling controls for widget elements. Layers includes responsive controls and dynamic content, and its maker describes its framework and layouts as mobile-friendly. The theme is WooCommerce-ready; the StoreKit extension adds widgets and controls for shop and product pages. The feature page also lists Google Fonts, Typekit, and Google Analytics integrations. Layers is released under the GPL 2.0 license and may be installed on as many websites as desired. It is intended for self-hosted WordPress rather than WordPress.com, which restricts themes and plugins outside its marketplace. The FAQ says the theme is developed for WordPress 4.3 or higher and does not guarantee compatibility with third-party plugins, child themes, or extensions. Technical support is directed through the support forums. StoreKit and the Showcase portfolio extension are separately priced one-time purchases.
Good
- Free theme download.
- Pages use draggable widgets and styling controls.
- Includes responsive controls and dynamic content.
- GPL 2.0 license permits installation on multiple websites.
- WooCommerce-ready, with StoreKit shop tools available.
Watch out
- Cannot be installed on WordPress.com.
- Compatibility with third-party plugins is not guaranteed.
- Technical support is handled through support forums.
Who it suits
Layers suits people building custom layouts on self-hosted WordPress, including site owners using WooCommerce. It may not suit those building on WordPress.com or relying on guaranteed compatibility with third-party extensions.
Verdict
Layers offers a free way to assemble WordPress layouts with widgets, responsive controls, and commerce readiness. Check the WordPress hosting environment and extension compatibility before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Layers's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Layers | Free | WordPress theme · free download · Free |
| StoreKit | $29, paid once | WooCommerce extension · license options: Extended, Multi Domain, Single · $29.00 – $99.00 |
| Showcase | $39, paid once | Portfolio extension · license options: Single, Multi Domain, Extended · $39.00 – $159.00 |
The facts
Each one read from Layers's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Acquisition
- Elementor announced that it acquired Layers WP in January 2019 and made the Layers theme free.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Builder
- It uses WordPress’s native interface and customization experience, including the built-in Customizer.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Commerce
- The theme is WooCommerce-ready, and StoreKit adds WooCommerce widgets and controls for shop and product pages.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The FAQ says Layers is developed for WordPress 4.3 or higher and does not guarantee compatibility for third-party plugins, child themes, or extensions.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Dynamic content
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The feature page lists Google Fonts, Typekit, and Google Analytics integrations.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The maker says Layers is released under the GPL 2.0 license and can be installed on as many websites as desired.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Page building
- Pages can be assembled from draggable widgets, with a Design Bar for styling widget elements.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Layers is a free WordPress theme with tools and templates for building custom page and site layouts.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Refund limit
- For purchases from its website, the FAQ says a refund may be requested within 14 days if the product is defective and support has been sought.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Responsive
- The maker says Layers has a mobile-friendly framework and responsive layouts.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Responsive controls
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Support
- Technical support is directed through the support forums, and the maker says technical support is not provided through the contact form.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Theme builder
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- WooCommerce tools
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limitation
- The FAQ says Layers cannot be installed on WordPress.com because that platform restricts themes and plugins outside its marketplace.checked 8 Oct 2026
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