FlatPress
Overview
The Child theme is now fully compatible with Classipress 4.X , if you are still using classipress 3.X, don’t update your Flatpress theme.
FlatPress is an elegant responsive child theme for ClassiPress and part our series of “flat design” themes that includes Flatter for Clipper, FlatPage for Vantage and FlatRoller for JobRoller. With minimal graphics the pages load much quicker which is just great for any website.
The look of all the pages has been revamped to give it an ultra-modern feel. The child theme comes with 8 colour schemes(!) and with a bonus top navigation area that can be used to better manage your website. Not only that, there are practically just a couple of background images in the whole theme, which means the upgrade in look is firmly coupled with an upgrade in performance.
Moreover, it is possible to hide any widgets for mobile devices to improve load times and prevent the page from being too long, which is pretty much unique for any theme! All in all, the child theme is a complete package for your successful WordPress powered classified site!
Key Features
- Fully responsive classified child theme
- Elegant flat design with 8 colour schemes!
- New extended enhanced theme options panel
- Wide/Boxed Layout.
- Unlimited colors and backgrounds
- Flexible Layouts.
- Advertising areas (Options in the backend)
- Custom headers
- Revolution slider is built in (you can place sliders or images on the header area)
- SEO Friendly Code.
- Custom widgets : Featured slider,Latest ads , Ads by categories or tags, Blog posts.
- Tabbed content (widgets) is integrated
- Custom menus (Top,Primary and footer)
- Choose between Responsive CSS menu or HTML Select menu for primary navigation!
- Additional navigation area on the top panel to accommodate more links!
- Better looking single ad page with larger image
- Translation ready
- Built On Bootstrap 3x-.
- Compatible with ClassiPress 4.X+
Simply, Flatpress the new generation child themes for Classipress, it is loaded with options,It is fully custom theme with tons of options, unlimited colors, font variations and countless of other options to tweak your ads theme.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this child theme responsive?
Yes the theme is fully responsive. - What is unique in this child theme?
The FlatPress child theme layout is based on Flat Design, which practically means there are very few images used in the design, improving the performance on all devices. The child theme comes with 11 colour schemes to suit your style. With the use of mobile phones for browsing websites ever increasing, there are a couple of mobile-specific features. You can opt to display a Responsive CSS based menu for primary navigation instead of the HTML Select menu that comes with ClassiPress, but the real icing on the cake comes in the form of the option to prevent each widget from displaying on mobile devices (not hiding it using CSS), which will keep the pages tidy and improve performance further. - Do you plan to create more child themes along the same lines?
Yes, we launched Flatter for Clipper previously, and FlatPage for Vantage and FlatRoller for JobRoller subsequently, so the customers can have consistent branding if they use more than one theme from AppThemes.
Installation
- Extract zip in the /wp-content/themes/ directory.
- Activate the theme through the ‘Appearance’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Flatpress options panel (You find it just under CLassipress settings )
Support Policy
From February 2015, support will only be available via email from our email address 
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Before you email us, please make sure you have browsed/searched through product forum for the answer to your question, and have read through the Support FAQs below:
Support FAQs
- What kind of support is offered with a purchased product?
Your product purchase includes one year of access to premium support via email and one year or free updates. Beyond that, you will need to renew your subscription year on year for around 30% of the product price. Support covers issues such as bug fixes (if any) under normal operation, how to use basic product features, very basic WordPress help, and help with very basic theme customisaton. If you need more advanced modifications please consider hiring a developer to do it for you. - Will you provide help with small modifications?
If you need to do small modifications, you may get help from us as long as they are reasonable in number and nature. If you have a lot of such modifications, please consider paid developer help. - What kind of help would be unreasonable to ask?
This is not an easy question to answer. We are here to ensure that the product you purchased works as intended by us and serves its purpose on your website. That means if it doesn’t work for you, we can step in and help you with it. However, it is when there are no issues with the functioning of the product and all you want is help with modification, that demands start getting unreasonable.
As mentioned before, we don’t mind helping with modifications, but we also expect you to have tried everything to do it yourself. In other words, we expect you to have tried all the settings in your theme, ensured that the issue relates to the product in question, searched through legacy product support forum, and looked around on Google for the answer to your questions before approaching us. Please bear in mind that one theme, one child theme and a few plugins can get you only so far, and you will probably need to make changes to the code of your website to add functionality, change design and personalise it. In case of too many modifications, we will politely ask you to seek paid help. - I am using one of your child themes. I am having an issue with it.
Please make sure the issue is really with the child theme by activating the parent theme and checking if the problem gets solved. Also please make sure you have tested all the settings in parent theme and child theme, sometimes the answer is right in there! Send us an email if the issue still persists. - I am using one of your child themes. I need help with customisation.
As a pre-requisite, you are going to need a basic understanding of HTML & CSS to start customising the layout and style of your theme. To dig deeper PHP knowledge, specifically to WordPress, will help as well. The WordPress Codex is a great place to start learning. For CSS changes related to text colour, background colour, fonts, etc, please consider using the Firebug extension. A simple Google search returns many good text/video tutorials. - Do you offer paid WordPress development services?
Yes we do depending on our work schedule. You can always run your requirements by us via email.
Change log
1.4 (30/09/2020)
-1.4 is not compatible with Clasipress 4.2.2
1.3.2 (18/09/2020)
-Fixed admin panel bug with wp 5.5
1.3.0 (22/09/2019) Added: - Compatibility with classipress 4.X - Revolution slider integrated - Custom home widgets - Tabbed widget plugin integrated - Custom headers (image,Slider or none) - Ads by category - Ads by tag - Featured slider widget - Latest ads blocks (slider or not) - Blog posts widget (slider) - Bootstrap 3.X built in - Fixed responsive design - Fixed css bugs - Removed unused files from the latest version (not compatible with Classipress 4.X) - Added theme options panel - Enhanced the appearance 1.2.1 (14/12/2015) FIXES: - CSS Fixes related to colour schemes - Compatibility fixes for ACFCP, Statify Ultimate and Citify Ultimate plugins 1.2.0 (02/09/2015) FIXES: - CSS Fixes CHANGES: - Made compatible with ClassiPress 3.5 and WP 4.3 - Enqueued Google fonts instead of CSS @import - Removed FontAwesome folder to use it from ClassiPress NEW: - Added incompatibility notice for older versions of ClassiPress - Added full customizer support - Added support for new WP password generator 1.1.3 (27/04/2015) FIXES: – Escaped output of function add_query_arg() to prevent XSS security vulnerability 1.1.2 (09/04/2015) FIXES: - Cropped image displaying in popup - Double meta issue with ACFCP plugin - Compatibility for Slider Ultimate 1.6.0+ - Responsive bug on Ad Details section CHANGES: - New screenshot image 1.1.1 Fixed CSS bugs and added wider layout option 1.1.0 Made compatible with ClassiPress 3.4 1.0.4 Added CSS for compatibility with ACF plugin and fix a problem with dashboard icons 1.0.3 Minor compatibility release 1.0.2 Made compatible with ClassiPress 3.3.3 and ClassiPress Image Slider plugin 1.0.1 Maintenance update fixing CSS bugs and potential installation error with ClassiPress 3.3 (not officially compatible) 1.0.0 Initial release version (at the time of ClassiPress 3.3.2)
14 reviews of “FlatPress”
FlatPress Version: I need version 1.2.1 how can I download it.
Please,
Help us to resolve any errors we encounter
Can’t say enough about this theme except, beautiful! And nice to know Mohsin is there when you need him, which I did. The resolve was quick and painless!
His support is as responsive as his theme! }10 Stars
I purchased this theme and Im very happy with it. I also got support on a few questions I had about the theme.
Highly recommended!
Please continue developing great child themes.
Thank you!
I bought Classipress a long time ago (when they ust strated actually) and never used it afterwards since I did not really like the design. And there is the Flat era and the beautiful Flatpress child theme. Great looking and very modern UI. I did not think again and purchased the child theme and now have a fully functioning, beautiful and modern looking classifieds website. Great work and fast support. This is my site: http://goo.gl/SorpW7
Awesome theme. So simple to install and edit. So clean and professional looking compared to A LOT of other classipress themes. People mention the lack of ability to change colours, I can only assume that this maybe from users with a lack of CSS (no offence intended if I’m wrong), but if you don’t like the colours, the CSS is nicely laid out, just duplicate one of CSS files and change the colour values and BANG! Your own customised, coloured Flatpress theme.
The only negative thing I can find is the use of font, but saying that, again it’s easy to change, though the actual layout of classipress is at fault with this one as the layout makes it difficult to choose the right one.
All in all, the best theme for the job. I shall certainly be getting the Vantage one to match!
Its functional, just maybe change some fonts colors in some steps. This is ours: http://www.avisaya.com … Still finishing details. Thank you.
A great child theme, modern flat and works great on mobiles.
Would like to see more custom colours, backgrounds and frontpage features in updates 🙂
Love it! Superbly put together and very elegant. Nice work guys!
However, I would like to see more control over colours. The skins offered are fine but I would like to be able to tweak certain areas.
Great work on this. Really love the look of it.
I have been very impressed by this theme, it is the best I have come across and look forward to the launch of a Vantage Theme as I will definitely buy it.
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this is by far the most professional looking childtheme for classipress. It works like a charm
Works like a charm, really love the work done on this childtheme. It loads faster as the original theme and the responsive design works like a charm.
Job well done 🙂
I love this childtheme, I was actually working on my side on coding a similar childtheme then I saw Flatpress and it just saved me soooo much time!
Only one little thing I would change tho:
remove the radius on the buttons (main navigation, sign up, manage ads, edit profile, etc…)
Comments (130)
ANy idea when Flatpress for Vantage will be available?
Hi @gmac,
We have barely started on the Vantage version, so no ETA yet. But I can assure you that in terms of product development, the Vantage version is our top priority.
Regards,
Mohsin
I’m waiting for this before I will revamp my both websites: directory and classifieds.
Hello there,
The FlatPage directory child theme is now available on the marketplace.
Regards,
Mohsin
Love your theme but can I have your theme already configured in both English and French languages. Thanks
the best theme for classipress so far!
do you offer customization of your theme?
also looking badly forward to a flat theme for jobroller!!
Thanks a lot for your kind words (although a review would be even more appreciated!).
Yes we offer customisation services, which you can request at info(at)themebound.com. We can’t wait to release flat versions of other themes as well, but the next one will be for Vantage, and JobRoller right after.
review done… email in your inbox soon!
Awesome! Thanks a ton!
3.3.2
I cant give my url at the moment the site isnt launched.
Hi, I’ve just puchased and installed your theme, but it stays in english and I need it in French. Can you tell me how to put it in the right language ? (my Classipress is still in French). Regards.
Hi there,
Please open a support request in the forum mentioning your site URL. Basically all labels on the front end added by FlatPress theme (just a couple of them) can be set via the FlatPress Settings page. If you have your ClassiPress translated, it should suffice.
Regards,
Mohsin
Do you provide theme customisation services Mohsin?
Yes, we do, please contact on info(at)themebound.com.
HEllo I just bought this child theme but did not get any download links or anything about the theme, any help thank you very much
Hi there,
Were you able to ever download the theme?
Regards,
Mohsin
I want flatpress for jobroller 🙂
Hello!
Settings> links> “I select custom url”.
But it does not work.
How to solve?
very nice classipress child theme. keep up the great work. i can’t wait for the vantage version. thank you thank you!
Thanks for your kind words. Hopefully by the end of this month!
Love this theme. When is your Vantage theme expected? I’ve got a few sites I’m doing that I’d like to use it for.
Thanks for your kind words. Hopefully by the end of this month! Although can’t promise it yet.
The instant search is slow and almost non existent.
…and it is created by AppThemes. I hope you realise the FlatPress theme is mostly just a skin, and we never claimed to change the search functionality in any way.
Please feel free to open a new thread in the FlatPress forum if you face any issues specific to the theme.
Excuse me, my English is not very good.
Flatter bought your theme for the Clipper and I will also buy the FlatPress theme are excellent.
You do not have the theme Flatter for Vantage and also for JobRoller?
If not, you could create them?
I await contact.
grateful
There are already plans to create them as can be seen from other comments and the FAQ’s on this page. Vantage is 60% done, but it could be another 2 weeks before we can release it.
We have not yet started with JobRoller, but of course, there will be a Flat version in the future surely.
Okay, that’s great Vantage in flat version. I will wait and release it so that I will purchase. grateful
Looks really great. Couple of questions regarding the demo:
1 – On the home page, the primary ad image disappears on the mobile layout. Is there a setting to enable those images?
2 – On individual ad pages, the primary image size appears to vary from ad to ad, is that a setting as well, or does it depend on the image the user uploads?
Thanks!
Hi there,
1. The image on homepage only disappears on very small screen sizes (less than 400px which is mostly only landcape mode), but appears on all screen sizes above. There is no setting to enable it unfortunately, but it should be a moderately easy CSS fix.
2. The primary image size depends on the user upload, that’s right.
ANy update on Vantage version Mohsin?
Hi,
I have a great problem.
I am the user RUBY1976 on Appthemes.
For my Classipress site http://www.cuneoannunci.it, I wanted buy your beautiful theme “FlatPress” but, I have buyed “flatter”, theme for Classipress.
I have buyed Flatter 5 minutes ago… it’s possible to have Flatpress… I don’t know to do with flatter… :((((
Thank you 🙁
Hi there,
Please can you forward your order confirmation email to info(at)themebound(dot)com? I will post further instructions in reply to your email.
Regards,
Mohsin
I forwarded to you the order confirmation email 1 hours ago.
Thank you very much.
Hello Mohsin,
Have any plans to release the flat theme for Vantage?
I am in desperate need!
grateful
Hello Mohsin,
Have any plans to release the flat theme for Vantage?
I am in desperate need!
grateful
Hi there,
Please allow us a couple more weeks. It’s nearly done, but we are trying our best to make it as beautiful as possible with a distinct identity far from the default Vantage layout. I can assure you the longer the wait, the better the end result will be. 🙂
Regards,
Mohsin
ANy chance of an update that would be great.
We have submitted it to AppThemes to test and make live. Fingers crossed. 🙂
OK, the FlatPage directory child theme is now available on the marketplace.
Regards,
Mohsin
Hi Mohsin,
I really love your theme. Awesome, buddy!
Just quick question, I want to remove or hide the Ad Categories area shown under Featured Listings. I have been trying to find the file/code with no luck.
Thank you for your help.
thats an classipress option.
Yup, you’re right, there is no need to edit files. The query was dealt with in the support forum. Thanks a lot.
any chance of a grid layout?
Hello,
How to change text “Learn More” and “Ad details” ?
http://shrani.si/f/2d/go/13bLNZgV/learn-more.png
http://shrani.si/f/1p/nJ/1hFynGdv/ad-details.png
Hi there,
It’s on ClassiPress -> FlatPress Settings page in the admin panel. Please post any further questions in the support forum.
Regards,
Mohsin
Hello Moshin,
For some reasons, the “FlatPress Settings” link has disappeared in my Classipress Menu. Do you have any idea where this could come from?
Thanks
That’s very strange. Can you please setup admin access for me and send it via email at info(at)themebound(dot)com?
Sure, will do now! Thanks a lot.
Absolutely loving the theme 🙂 Finally managed to get it how I like it. Definitely the best one out there!
I’ve been reading on quite a few forums about people wanting a store feature on the classipress themes. Is this something that you’ll maybe think of doing one day?
All I can say is thanks for creating such an amazing child theme, you really have taken classipress to the next level!
Hi Anthony,
Thanks a lot for your kind words (a review would be even more appreciated!). I am glad you are liking it.
We have no plans to do a store feature though. I have seen a few requests on the forum, but they seem to be many different views on the implementation, some just need WooCommerce compatibility, some need checkout functionality on the classifieds itself.
Regards,
Mohsin
Hello,
Can you kindly answer the following questions about flatpress theme:
1. Does it have all the functionalities of the default classipress theme?
2. Can different attributes be created for each category and used as search filters, for example salary for jobs?
3. Can location drop down be added to top search bar with category?
4. Can a timer be set for ads, such as 30 days?
5. Can users be charged per ad listing? Can charges vary per category?
6. Kindly give demo backend login details
Thank you
Hi there,
Yes it has all the functionalities of the ClassiPress theme, and it is basically just a new skin.
The answer to all your questions is yes, for #3, you will need to edit the theme. All these features are built within ClassiPress with FlatPress just providing a design alternative.
You can check the ClassiPress admin panel using the following link:
http://demos.appthemes.com/?theme=classipress
Which file should I look to edit the register and login page since I use another plugin to handle the register/login process?
Regards,
Alex
That will be tpl-login.php and tpl-registration.php in the /wp-content/themes/classipress/ folder. Please post further support requests in the forums.
Regards,
Mohsin
Does it supports RTL websites?
Hi there,
It is not tested with RTL layout and we cannot guarantee it will work.
Regards,
Mohsin