# Kadence Theme

> Kadence is a free WordPress theme with paid bundles for pro theme features, blocks and memberships.

- Type: Theme
- Category: Themes
- Vendor: Liquid Web
- Website: https://www.kadencewp.com/
- Starting price: $350/year
- Free version: Yes
- Our score: 8.1/10 (WordPress.org, Reddit)
- Black Friday 2026: Not announced
- Page: https://thefreakyblog.com/kadence-theme/

Kadence is a free WordPress theme with paid bundles for pro theme features, blocks and memberships. It is built for fast pages and drag-and-drop design.

## Key features

- **Drag-and-drop block design**: Build pages with blocks and no code.
- **Mega menus**: Build large navigation menus for big sites.
- **Shared design system**: Set custom fonts and brand styles once across the site.
- **Two-factor login**: Prevent unauthorized access with 2FA.
- **One-click backups**: Recover site data with one click.
- **WooCommerce tools**: Upsells, product display and smart pricing for shops.

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Sites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 site | $350/year | 1 site |
| 10 sites | $599/year | 10 sites |
| 25 sites | $799/year | 25 sites |
| 100 sites | $999/year | 100 sites |

## Pros

- Free theme version on WordPress.org
- Drag-and-drop blocks with no code needed
- Bundled with The Events Calendar and LearnDash on plans

## Cons

- Paid plans start at $350 a year, sold as bundles
- The lifetime deal has been discontinued, per a July 2026 review

## Best for

- Agencies and professionals building client sites
- Site owners who want theme, blocks and memberships in one bundle

## What Reddit says

Reddit users are split on the Kadence theme since Liquid Web acquired it, with several posts warning about a permanent Liquid Web panel in v1.5.0 and the removal of the old starter-theme catalogue. Others still choose it for new sites, including one Squarespace switcher and a user who found it cheaper than Thrive Themes.

## Ratings

- WordPress.org: 4.9/5 (455 reviews)

## Alternatives

- Astra
- GeneratePress
- Blocksy

## More

- Pricing: https://thefreakyblog.com/kadence-theme/pricing/
- Review: https://thefreakyblog.com/kadence-theme/review/
- Black Friday deal: https://thefreakyblog.com/kadence-theme/black-friday/
- Coupon: https://thefreakyblog.com/kadence-theme/coupon/