ColorMag
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VisitColorMag vs Readable
What both publish
| Fact | ColorMag | Readable |
|---|---|---|
| Customizer | ThemeGrill says the main design controls work through a no-code WordPress Customizer interface. | The WordPress Customizer can change logos, colors, layout width and visibility of selected interface elements. |
| Documentation depth | The documentation index covers installation, upgrades, starter sites, builders, global styling, front-page controls, schema, social icons, APIs, image loading, widgets, content, footers and FAQs. | The help center contains Readable-specific articles covering installation, demo import, Page Builder, Customizer, translations, child themes and troubleshooting. |
| Installation | Users can install the free theme by uploading its ZIP or searching for ColorMag in the WordPress dashboard; Pro ZIP files come from the ThemeGrill account Downloads area. | Documentation supports WordPress dashboard ZIP installation or FTP upload to the themes directory, followed by activation and recommended plugins. |
| Licence | The public repository licenses ColorMag under GNU GPL version 3 or later. | The PHP source code is GPL version 2.0 or later, while CSS, JavaScript, images and design assets are proprietary. |
| Praise: support | WordPress.org reviewers repeatedly describe ThemeGrill support as very good, fast and effective at fixing issues. | ThemeForest reviewers repeatedly describe ProteusThemes support as exceptionally helpful and fast. |
| Praise: usability | Reviewers describe the theme as easy to use, adaptable and suitable for magazine or information sites. | ThemeForest reviewers repeatedly praise Readable as easy to install, easy to customize and flexible. |
| Rating on G2 | No rating; 0 reviews listed for the ColorMag product | Readable.io is listed at 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, but that page describes a separate content-analytics product rather than the ProteusThemes WordPress theme. |
| Refund | ThemeGrill offers a full refund within 14 days of purchase. | The pricing page promises a 30-day money-back refund if the theme or its advertised functionality does not work for the buyer. |
| Responsive design | The theme adapts its layouts for mobile and desktop displays. | The theme is described as responsive and mobile-friendly, with previews for desktop, mobile, and tablet. |
ColorMag plans
- ColorMag FreeFree
- ColorMag Pro — Single Theme Plan (Yearly)$56 a year
- ColorMag Pro$69 a year
- ColorMag Plus$99 a year
- ColorMag Agency$199 a year
- ColorMag Pro — Single Theme Plan (Lifetime)$249, paid once
Readable plans
- Personal$67, paid once
- Membership$99 a year
- ThemeForest listing$99, paid once
Pick ColorMag if…
ColorMag suits publishers building a WordPress magazine, news, blog, or other content site. It also fits site owners who want WooCommerce support, multiple page-builder options, or RTL and translation support.
Pick Readable if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.