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Layers
What it is
Layers is a free WordPress theme for creating custom page and site layouts. It uses WordPress’s native editing experience, including the built-in Customizer, and lets users put pages together with draggable widgets. A Design Bar provides styling controls for widget elements. The theme includes responsive controls and dynamic content, and its maker describes its framework and layouts as mobile-friendly. Layers is WooCommerce-ready; the StoreKit extension adds widgets and controls for shop and product pages. The feature page also lists Google Fonts, Typekit, and Google Analytics integrations. Layers is released under the GPL 2.0 license and can be installed on as many websites as desired. The free theme costs nothing. Optional extensions include StoreKit at $29, paid once and Showcase at $39, paid once. The FAQ says Layers was developed for WordPress 4.3 or higher, but compatibility with third-party plugins, child themes, and extensions is not guaranteed. It cannot be installed on WordPress.com because that platform restricts themes and plugins outside its marketplace. Technical support requests go through the support forums.
For and against
For
- Free theme with responsive controls and dynamic content.
- Builds pages from draggable widgets.
- WooCommerce-ready, with extra tools available through StoreKit.
- GPL 2.0 license permits installation on as many websites as desired.
- Lists Google Fonts, Typekit, and Google Analytics integrations.
Against
- Cannot be installed on WordPress.com.
- Third-party plugin, child theme, and extension compatibility is not guaranteed.
- Technical support requests go through support forums.
The verdict
Layers provides a free theme built around WordPress’s native editing interface, with WooCommerce support and optional extensions. Check the platform and compatibility limits before choosing it for a site.
Who it suits
Layers suits people building sites on self-hosted WordPress who want a theme with draggable page widgets and layout controls. StoreKit may suit WooCommerce users who want additional shop and product page tools.
Plans and prices
Layers
WordPress theme · free download
Read 8 Oct 2026 · layerswp.com
StoreKit
WooCommerce extension · license options: Extended, Multi Domain, Single
Read 8 Oct 2026 · layerswp.com
Showcase
Portfolio extension · license options: Single, Multi Domain, Extended
Read 8 Oct 2026 · layerswp.com
On the record
- Acquisition
- Elementor announced that it acquired Layers WP in January 2019 and made the Layers theme free.elementor.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Builder
- It uses WordPress’s native interface and customization experience, including the built-in Customizer.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Commerce
- The theme is WooCommerce-ready, and StoreKit adds WooCommerce widgets and controls for shop and product pages.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The FAQ says Layers is developed for WordPress 4.3 or higher and does not guarantee compatibility for third-party plugins, child themes, or extensions.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Dynamic content
- Yeslayerswp.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The feature page lists Google Fonts, Typekit, and Google Analytics integrations.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The maker says Layers is released under the GPL 2.0 license and can be installed on as many websites as desired.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Page building
- Pages can be assembled from draggable widgets, with a Design Bar for styling widget elements.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform limitation
- The FAQ says Layers cannot be installed on WordPress.com because that platform restricts themes and plugins outside its marketplace.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Layers is a free WordPress theme with tools and templates for building custom page and site layouts.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Refund limit
- For purchases from its website, the FAQ says a refund may be requested within 14 days if the product is defective and support has been sought.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Responsive
- The maker says Layers has a mobile-friendly framework and responsive layouts.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Responsive controls
- Yeslayerswp.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Support
- Technical support is directed through the support forums, and the maker says technical support is not provided through the contact form.layerswp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Theme builder
- Yeslayerswp.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- WooCommerce tools
- Yeslayerswp.com · read 22 Sep 2026
