
Virala – Viral Magazine WordPress Theme 1.0.0
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Product details
- Version on file
- 1.0.0
- Marketplace
- Themeforest
- Type
- Theme
- Released
- December 4, 2019
- License
- GPL
- Live demo
- View the developer's demo
About Virala – Viral Magazine WordPress Theme 1.0.0
Virala is a WordPress theme made for viral content and magazine-style sites: the kind of site built on shareable lists, news and trending stories. It was originally sold on ThemeForest, and in the store it is filed under blog, magazine, multipurpose and premium themes.
The product listing gives very little detail about the layouts, so open the demo and documentation in the package before you commit. A viral site depends on the way content is presented and shared, so check how the theme shows post feeds, sharing buttons and ad spaces, which the listing doesn't describe.
The version on file is the first release, 1.0.0, from December 2019. Early releases of a theme can have rough edges, so test it with your current WordPress and PHP versions on a staging site before launch.
Key features
- Made for viral magazines
- A layout designed for shareable, feed-style content.
- Responsive design
- Pages adapt to desktop, tablet and phone screens.
- Multipurpose use
- Also filed as multipurpose and blog, so it can carry other kinds of content.
- Premium theme package
- A ThemeForest-style theme with the usual install and required-plugins steps.
- Standard WordPress theme
- Installs from Appearance, Themes like any other theme.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Viral content and trending-news sites
- Bloggers who publish lists and shareable stories
- Publishers who want a magazine look with a feed-style home page
Look elsewhere if
- Shops, portfolios and business sites, where a different theme fits better
- Anyone who needs detailed feature documentation before committing, since the listing gives little
- Sites that must run on the newest block editor and full-site editing
How to install Virala – Viral Magazine WordPress Theme 1.0.0
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Find the installable theme zip
Theme packages often bundle the theme, a child theme, plugins and docs. The installable theme is the zip that has style.css at its top level.
- 3
Upload it to WordPress
Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New Theme → Upload Theme, choose the theme zip, then Install Now and Activate.
- 4
Install the recommended plugins
Most premium themes show a notice listing their required plugins. Install those before importing any demo content.
Notes for this product
- After activating, install the plugins in the required-plugins notice before importing any demo content.
Getting started: using Virala – Viral Magazine WordPress Theme 1.0.0
- Install and activate the theme. Upload the theme zip from Appearance, Themes, and activate it.
- Read the included documentation. Open the documentation in the package to see the demos, options and plugins it uses.
- Install the required plugins. Use the theme's notice to install and activate what it needs.
- Import a demo or start fresh. If a demo is included, import it to see the layout, then replace the content.
- Publish a few posts. Add posts with strong images and check the feed, sharing buttons and archives.
- Test on phones and for speed. Check the key pages on a phone and test loading speed before launch.
Common problems and fixes
The home page doesn't look like the demo
- Why it happens
- Demo layouts depend on demo content and settings that aren't in the theme files themselves.
- How to fix it
- Import the demo content if the package includes it, or set the home page layout options by hand.
Warnings or layout problems on a current PHP version
- Why it happens
- The theme dates from 2019, and older theme code can clash with newer PHP versions.
- How to fix it
- Test on a staging copy first, keep error display off on the live site, and move to a newer theme if problems persist.
“The package could not be installed. The theme is missing the style.css stylesheet.”
- Why it happens
- The full download package was uploaded instead of the theme zip inside it.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the package and upload the zip that contains style.css at its top level.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/themes with your host's file manager or SFTP.
Demo import stops part-way or times out
- Why it happens
- The server hits its execution-time or memory limit during the import.
- How to fix it
- Raise max_execution_time and memory_limit with your host, then re-run the importer; importing content, widgets and settings separately also helps.
Pages look broken right after activating
- Why it happens
- The theme's required plugins (page builder, theme core plugin) aren't installed yet.
- How to fix it
- Install and activate everything in the theme's required-plugins notice, then reload.
Alternatives to Virala – Viral Magazine WordPress Theme 1.0.0
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bimber Viral Magazine WordPress Theme 9.2.1 | you want a better-known viral magazine theme with a longer track record to compare. | $4.25 |
| Bazinga | Magazine & Viral Blog WordPress Theme 1.1.2 | you want another viral blog theme to compare. | $4.59 |
| Gloss | Viral News Magazine WordPress Blog Theme + Shop 1.0.2 | you want a viral news theme that also includes a shop. | $4.25 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Virala only for viral content?
It is built for viral and magazine sites, but it is also filed as multipurpose and blog.
Is it responsive?
Yes, it is listed as responsive. Check your posts on a real phone before launch.
Does it include demo content?
Premium themes usually offer demos. Check your package, and expect to replace the sample text and images.
Will it work with the current WordPress?
The file dates from December 2019 and is the first release, so test it on a staging copy before using it on a live site.
Categories: Blog, Multi-Purpose, Premium Theme, Wordpress, Magazine, Business Service, Blog News Magazine
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