Readable
6.9#5 in wordpress themesFrom $99 a yearWebSelf-hosted
VisitReadable vs Zakra
What both publish
| Fact | Readable | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Installation | Documentation supports WordPress dashboard ZIP installation or FTP upload to the themes directory, followed by activation and recommended plugins. | Zakra Pro is installed as an add-on plugin over the free theme, and requires Zakra 1.3.0 or newer. |
| Integrations | ProteusThemes lists WooCommerce, Slider Revolution, LayerSlider, WPML, Yoast, Advanced Custom Fields and Visual Composer among compatible integrations. | The maker lists Gutenberg, WooCommerce, Elementor, WPML, Yoast SEO, Brizy, Rank Math, WP Rocket, Jetpack, Everest Forms, Masteriyo and Smush integrations. |
| Licence | The PHP source code is GPL version 2.0 or later, while CSS, JavaScript, images and design assets are proprietary. | Zakra's terms state that the themes are GNU GPL-3.0 and may be modified for personal or commercial use on unlimited sites. |
| Product | Readable is a blogging WordPress theme inspired by Medium.com and designed for writers. | Zakra is a multipurpose WordPress theme for building sites including business, blog, ecommerce, magazine, portfolio and LMS sites. |
| Refund | The pricing page promises a 30-day money-back refund if the theme or its advertised functionality does not work for the buyer. | Zakra advertises a full refund within 14 days of purchase. |
| Responsive design | The theme is described as responsive and mobile-friendly, with previews for desktop, mobile, and tablet. | Zakra uses a mobile-first responsive design and is marketed as speed optimized and SEO optimized. |
| Security | ProteusThemes says its WordPress themes are reviewed by security experts at ThemeForest and ThemeReview and are compatible with Cloudflare. | Zakra says it validates, sanitizes and escapes user data to prevent security risks. |
| Security statement | ProteusThemes says its themes are reviewed by security experts at ThemeForest and ThemeReview and are compatible with Cloudflare. | The maker says its premium code follows WordPress coding standards and that user data is validated, sanitized and escaped. |
Readable plans
- Personal$67, paid once
- Membership$99 a year
- ThemeForest listing$99, paid once
Zakra plans
- FreeFree
- Zakra FreeFree
- Zakra Pro$69 a year
- Zakra Pro (Annual)$69 a year
- Zakra Plus$99 a year
- Zakra Plus (Annual)$99 a year
Pick Readable if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Zakra if…
Zakra suits people building self-hosted WordPress sites who want starter designs and visual controls for common site elements. Its listed site categories include business, ecommerce, publishing, portfolios, and LMS.