Applauz - Software, Technology & Digital 1.3.2

Applauz is a specialized, high-performance WordPress theme designed for startups, software companies, and digital agencies. Developed by Bold Themes (a Power Elite Author), it is characterized by its "bold," clean, and geometrically balanced aesthetic.

As of late 2025, Applauz has maintained its relevance by offering a lightweight alternative to the more bloated multipurpose themes, specifically optimized for the latest WordPress 6.8+ environments.

## Core Tech & Startup Features

Bold Builder Integration: Unlike themes that rely on third-party builders like Elementor, Applauz uses the Bold Builder, a native, lightning-fast drag-and-drop editor known for its clean code and rapid backend performance.

Cost Calculator Plugin: Included for free ($30 value), this allows tech companies to create interactive pricing estimates (e.g., "Estimate your App Development Cost") directly on the site.

Specialized Home Templates: Comes with 6 modern homepage designs tailored for:

SaaS & Applications

Digital Creative Agencies

Startup Events & Tech Conferences

Professional Portfolios

Dynamic Header Styles: Features 8 different header variations, including transparent, sticky, and vertical sidebars, allowing for a unique brand "feel."

Comprehensive Icon Library: Includes custom-designed icons specifically for the tech industry, alongside industry standards like FontAwesome and Linea.

## Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Developer

Bold Themes

Last Update

April 2025 (v1.x.x)

WordPress Compatibility

6.7, 6.8.x (Late 2025 Ready)

PHP Version

Optimized for PHP 8.2 / 8.3

WooCommerce

Fully Compatible (v9.x/10.x)

Performance

High-speed scores (Clean, non-bloated CSS/JS)

## Applauz vs. Your Other Themes

To help you place Applauz in your collection:

Applauz vs. Techkit: Techkit (Elementor-based) is better for traditional IT Support/Hardware. Applauz (Bold Builder-based) is better for high-end SaaS and Startup branding where page speed is the #1 priority.

Applauz vs. Spark: Spark is a general-purpose tool for everything. Applauz is a specialist; it has specific tech-oriented shortcodes (like "Timeline" or "Process Steps") that look more modern out of the box.

Applauz vs. Cosonix: Cosonix is for a single-product "Squeeze Page." Applauz is a full corporate site builder capable of handling hundreds of pages, a blog, and a shop.

### Strategy: The "Cost Calculator" Hook

In 2025, tech buyers want instant answers. If you use Applauz, the most powerful tool at your disposal is the Cost Calculator. Instead of a standard "Contact Us" form, create a "Project Estimator."

Pro Tip: Recent updates to the theme in 2025 have significantly improved the RTL (Right-to-Left) support. If you are building a tech site for a global audience (e.g., Arabic or Hebrew markets), Applauz is one of the most stable choices in the Bold Themes catalog for maintaining design integrity across different languages.

Would you like me to help you configure a "Software Development Cost Calculator" using the built-in plugin, or should we look at the best way to set up the "Startup Event" countdown page?