Resonance - Creative Modern Agency, Freelancer & Portfolio WordPress Theme 1.4.4

Resonance is a high-energy, visually striking WordPress theme tailored for creative agencies, digital studios, and freelancers. It is widely recognized for its "Brutalist" and modern experimental design options, making it a top choice for those who want their portfolio to look like a custom-coded masterpiece rather than a standard template.

As of early 2026, the theme has maintained a strong reputation for performance and is frequently updated to support the latest versions of WordPress (6.9+) and PHP (8.2+).

Core Design & Layout Options

Resonance stands out by offering a massive library of pre-built UI elements and specific design "concepts":

135+ UI Blocks: It uses a modular system where you can mix and match pre-designed sections (Hero headers, Team grids, Case studies) to build unique pages.

Light & Dark Modes: Includes native support for global light/dark toggles, allowing users to switch themes dynamically.

Brutalist & Gradient Styles: Unlike typical "clean" themes, Resonance offers bold typography and experimental gradient demos for a more "edgy" agency feel.

AJAX Page Transitions: Features smooth, seamless transitions between pages, reducing the perceived load time and creating a fluid "single-page app" experience.

Technical Features (2026 Version)

Feature

Details

Page Builder

Built primarily for WPBakery (with Ultimate Addons) but optimized for Gutenberg.

Performance

Optimized with "Lazy Load" architecture and a lightweight code base for high Core Web Vitals scores.

Plugins Included

Slider Revolution, WPBakery, and Ultimate Addons (standard bundle value ~$150+).

Customizer

Features a robust "Live Theme Options" panel with hundreds of real-time styling toggles.

WooCommerce

Fully integrated shop designs for selling digital products or creative services.

Key Capabilities for Portfolios

Portfolio Filtering: Advanced AJAX-powered filters that let users sort your work by category (e.g., Branding, Motion, Web) without refreshing.

Masonry & Metro Grids: Supports multiple grid styles for your work, including "Gapless" layouts and interactive hover effects.

Interactive Mouse Effects: Includes custom cursor styles and "follow-the-mouse" animations that add a layer of interactivity to the UX.

Multilingual Ready: Full support for WPML and Polylang, making it ideal for international agencies.

Why Choose Resonance?

Unique Aesthetic: It is one of the few themes that handles "Brutalist" and "Neo-Gothic" creative styles professionally.

Regular Updates: As of late 2025/early 2026, the developers are still releasing active updates (currently version 1.6+), ensuring it doesn't break with new WordPress core releases.

Onboarding: It includes a "One-Click Demo Importer" that sets up the exact look of their professional demos in minutes.

Is it right for you?

Choose Resonance if: You are a high-end creative agency or a developer who wants a portfolio that feels "experimental" and cutting-edge.

Skip Resonance if: You are looking for a simple, corporate-style business theme. The advanced animations and bold styles might be "too much" for a traditional law firm or accounting site.

Would you like me to help you find the CSS snippet for a custom "Brutalist" hover effect, or guide you through the initial demo import process?