What Is Included in the Package
When you purchase Monogram from ThemeForest, you receive a complete package with everything you need to get your portfolio site up and running.
#Package Contents
File | Description |
|---|---|
| The installable WordPress theme. Upload this file through your WordPress dashboard or via FTP. |
| A pre-built child theme for safe customizations. Install this after the parent theme if you plan to modify theme files. |
Documentation PDF | An offline version of documentation |
License certificate | Your Envato license certificate and purchase code for license activation. |
#Theme Files Overview
The monogram.zip theme package contains:
- Theme PHP templates - All WordPress template files for pages, posts, portfolio items, FAQ, archives, search, and 404.
- Template parts - Reusable PHP partials for layout (header, footer, navigation), blog, portfolio, FAQ, and UI elements (breadcrumbs, preloader, scroll-to-top).
- Compiled assets - Production-ready CSS and JavaScript files in the
assets/folder, including minified versions and RTL stylesheets. - Theme configuration -
functions.php, theme supports, menu registrations, sidebar registrations, and Gutenberg block styles. - Translation files -
.potfile for translating the theme into your language. - Screenshot - The theme preview image shown in the WordPress dashboard.
#Bundled Plugins
Monogram bundles two premium plugins inside the theme package. These are installed automatically through the WordPress plugin installer after you activate the theme:
Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
JKDEVKIT | The jkdevstudio framework that provides the Kirki Customizer wrapper, license activation system, and shared utilities. |
Advanced Custom Fields PRO | The industry-standard custom fields plugin used for portfolio metadata, header settings, and menu customizations. |
JKD WP Monogram Core | Core theme plugin, contains almost all main functionality. |
Bundled plugins are included with your theme purchase at no extra cost. They are managed by the theme and should be updated through theme updates rather than independently.
#Required External Plugins
In addition to the bundled plugins, Monogram requires two free plugins from the WordPress plugin repository:
Plugin | Description |
|---|---|
Kirki | Customizer framework that powers the theme 17 Customizer panels. Installed from wordpress.org. |
Elementor | Page builder used to create and edit pages with Monogram 22 custom widgets. Free version is sufficient. |
#Recommended Plugins
These plugins are optional but extend Monogram functionality:
Plugin | Purpose |
|---|---|
One Click Demo Import | Imports the full demo content with one click |
Contact Form 7 | Contact forms (integrated with the CF7 Elementor widget) |
MailChimp for WordPress | Newsletter subscription forms |
AddToAny Share Buttons | Social sharing buttons on posts and portfolio items |
Boxzilla | Popup boxes and call-to-action overlays |
CookieYes | GDPR cookie consent banner |
Weglot / TranslatePress | Multilingual translation |
Yoast SEO | Search engine optimization |
WP Search with Algolia | Fast portfolio search integration |
#Next Steps
Before installing the theme, make sure your server meets the Server Requirements. Then proceed to Theme Installation.
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