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Kadence ThemeReview and ratings

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

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8.1/10

Very good: Kadence Theme scores 8.1 out of 10

Based on 2 sources, weighted by how many reviews each has. How we score

500K+ active installs on WordPress.org

Kadence Theme pros and cons

What's good

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

What to watch

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

What Reddit says about Kadence Theme

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.

Praised for

  • Lower price than Thrive Themes in one comparison
  • Chosen by Squarespace switchers for new sites

Complaints

  • Permanent Liquid Web panel in v1.5.0
  • Old Kadence starter-theme catalogue removed
  • Worries about the direction after acquisition
  • Concern about the value of lifetime purchases

Who should buy Kadence Theme

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

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