Harper is here, and she’s looking better than ever. ✨ One of our most-loved WordPress themes just got a major glow-up, and we couldn’t be more excited to share her with you!
Now redesigned for the Kadence framework, the new Harper gives you more flexibility, more polish, and more ways to make your site your own. Whether you’re creating content, sharing your favorite finds, or building a personal brand, Harper makes it simple + fun. Coding?? Never heard of her. 💁🏻♀️
Let’s dive into everything that’s new in Harper for Kadence!
Features You’ll Love in Harper
3 Unique Homepage Layouts
Harper comes with three flexible homepage layout options, all designed to help your blog shine. Each layout places your content front and center, with different styles depending on the vibe you’re going for.
Whichever layout you choose, your content will look clean, organized, and ready to scroll.
Harper Block Collection
Need a newsletter section? Product carousel? A call-to-action or a pricing table? Harper includes over 115 pre-designed blocks you can drop into any page. Mix, match, and customize to your heart’s content, no coding required!
New & Refreshed Page Templates
Harper includes a full suite of polished page templates to make your content look cohesive and professional. Check out all the beautiful included pages:
- About
- Affiliate Shop
- Category Index
- Contact
- Link in Bio
- Podcast
- Resources
- Start Here
- Subscribe + Thank You pages
- WooCommerce Shop
Each page is intentionally styled and structured for clarity, so you can focus on bringing the content!
Built-In Affiliate Shop
Harper includes a filterable affiliate shop page to help your readers find what they’re looking for, fast. It’s a great way to share your favorite products, earn affiliate income, and keep everything organized in one easy-to-navigate space.
Header Widget Area
Need a little extra space to share something special? Harper includes a widget area above the header, perfect for an Instagram feed, featured posts, or a curated image gallery.
Blog Blocks
Harper includes our signature Blog Blocks, a flexible collection of pre-styled, mobile-friendly blocks designed to bring your posts to life. Use them to suggest related content, grow your email list, highlight favorite products, and more. They’re easy to add, simple to customize, and a great way to make your blog feel more engaging and curated!
Optimized for Mobile & Google Core Web Vitals
Every detail in Harper is designed to work beautifully on phones, tablets, and desktops. With fast load times and clean navigation, your site will look polished and meet modern performance standards. A win for both your readers and the Google gods 😉
Powered by Kadence
Harper now runs on the Kadence framework, giving you the tools to make your site truly your own. From fonts and colors to layouts and menus, everything is easy to customize with just a few clicks (no coding ever!). Everything is designed to be intuitive, flexible, and just plain fun to use.
Is Harper right for you?
Harper is bold, modern, and made to grow with you. Every page, feature, and detail is designed to help you show up confidently and build a website that truly reflects your style.
📸 Influencer or creator? Harper’s Link in Bio page and filterable Affiliate Shop help you share your brand, boost visibility, and monetize your favorite finds, all in one beautiful space.
✨ Lifestyle blogger? You’ll love the flexible homepage layouts that let your content shine. And the personality-filled pages (like the About page!) make it easy to share your story + connect with your readers.
📝 Focused on content? The Start Here and Category Index pages make it easy to organize and highlight your posts, so your readers can find what just they’re looking for.
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