Inovado - Retina Responsive Multi-Purpose Theme 4.6.9

The Inovado theme is one of the classic "all-star" multipurpose WordPress templates that helped define the era of retina-ready, highly customizable designs. Developed by the elite author minti (Minti Themes), it became famous for being incredibly user-friendly while offering a level of versatility that was rare at the time of its launch.

As of 2026, while it is considered a "legacy" theme compared to modern block-based builders, it still powers thousands of websites due to its rock-solid stability.

Key Features

Retina Ready & Responsive: One of the first themes to prioritize high-pixel-density displays (like Apple’s Retina screens), ensuring that icons and graphics remain sharp.

Inovado Admin Panel: A powerful, custom-built options panel that allows you to change colors, layouts, and typography for almost every element without touching code.

Premium Sliders Included: Bundled with Slider Revolution and FlexSlider, providing high-end animation capabilities for homepages.

500+ Google Fonts: Integrated directly into the theme options, allowing for deep typographic customization.

Shortcode Generator: A massive library of built-in shortcodes for buttons, toggles, tabs, pricing tables, and progress bars.

Wide & Boxed Layouts: Switch between a modern full-width look or a more traditional boxed container with a single click.

Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Developer

minti (Minti Themes)

Current Status

Legacy / Maintenance Mode (Check for 2026 security patches)

Framework

Custom minti Framework

WP Compatibility

Best suited for WordPress 5.x - 6.x (with jQuery Migrate)

E-commerce

Full WooCommerce support

Icons

Built-in FontAwesome and custom icon sets

Why Choose Inovado Today?

Inovado is favored by those who prefer "Classic Customization." Unlike modern themes that rely heavily on complex visual builders like Elementor or Divi—which can sometimes be overwhelming—Inovado uses a more structured, setting-based approach.

2026 Usage Recommendation

If you are starting a new project in 2026, you might find Inovado's code a bit "traditional" compared to modern lightweight themes like Astra or GeneratePress. However, if you are maintaining an existing Inovado site:

PHP Compatibility: Ensure your hosting is running PHP 8.x in a compatible mode, as older versions of Inovado were built for PHP 7.4.

jQuery Migrate: Since WordPress moved away from older jQuery versions, you may need the "Enable jQuery Migrate Helper" plugin to ensure your older sliders and toggles continue to function smoothly.

Fun Fact: Inovado was once one of the top 10 best-selling themes on ThemeForest, known specifically for its "Ultra Responsive" marketing.

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