Flatter
Overview
Flatter is an elegant responsive child theme for Clipper and part of our “flat design” series themes that include FlatPress for ClassiPress, 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 coupon listing and single pages has been revamped to give them an ultra-modern feel. The homepage features options to enable grid view, tabbed view (choose categories or stores to display in the tabs), and full-width. The child theme comes with 11 colour schemes(!) and with dual navigation option 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 and 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 coupon site – Flatter is better! Check out Flatter being (customised and) used in live environment on DomainPromo.com! , Dealhack Retailmenot Skin
Key Features:
- Fully responsive child theme
- Extended home page widgets (Latest coupons,Coupons by category, coupons by Tag, coupons by Type, Expiring coupons, Tabbed Widgets,Blog posts widget,…
- Elegant flat design with 11 colour schemes!
- Homepage options for grid view, tabbed view and full width page
- Force Open Affiliate Links: Make sure visitors never bypass your external/coupon affiliate links!
- Dual Navigation: Extra navigation area below header with mega menus for stores and categories!
- Choose between Responsive CSS menu or HTML Select menu for primary navigation!
- Display store thumbnail showcase on homepage!
- Display store and category mega menus in the primary navigation
- Different button colors for each coupon type
- Theme options page to manage the look and feel of the website
- Hide unwanted widgets on mobile devices!
- Compatible with Clipper 2.0.1
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this child theme responsive?
Yes the theme is fully responsive - What is unique in this child theme?
We have completely refreshed the look from the default Clipper layout. The Flatter 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. With the use of mobile phones for browsing websites ever increasing, 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 subsequently launched FlatPress for ClassiPress, FlatPage for Vantage, and FlatRoller for JobRoller, so the customers can have consistent branding if they use more than one theme from AppThemes - How do I show more then 10 coupons on the homepage?
Open Settings → Reading page in your WP admin back end, and you can change the “Blog pages show at most” setting from 10 to another number, and that should reflect on your site. - How do I show grid view on the stores page?
Open taxonomy-stores.php file in wp-content/themes/flatter/ folder and find replace all instances of the following code:
<div class="box-holder">
with:
<div class="box-holder grid"> - How do I update the theme manually?
To update, you should extract the Zip file locally and overwrite the contents in the/wp-contents/themes/flatter/folder. I always rename the new version folder fromflattertoflatter-newon my computer and once it’s uploaded on the server, just quickly rename the older version fromflattertoflatter-oldand the new one fromflatter-newback toflatter. This way the switching takes the minimum amount of time and also you can roll back to the older version just in case the new one doesn’t work out.
Installation
- Extract zip in the /wp-content/themes/ directory.
- Activate the theme through the ‘Appearance’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Flatter Settings → General to setup overall site options.
- Go to appearance => widgets => customize flatter home page widgets
Support Policy
From February 2015, support will only be available via email from our email address support @ themebound ( remove spaces).
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 logs
6.1.6: (07/02/2022)
– Fixed Css issues
– Fixed js migration helper for wp 5.6
6.1.5: (18/09/2020)
– Fixed js migration helper for wp 5.5
6.1.4: (05/09/2020)
– Fixed theme options panel not appearing after wp5.5
6.1.3: (30/08/2020)
– Fixed expiring date field in the edit coupon.
6.1.2: (01/06/2020)
– Fixed sharer option for coupons
– Fixed dofollow links
6.1.1: (05/03/2020)
– Added sidebar home page layout
6.1.0: (25/02/2020)
– Fixed minor css bugs
6.0.9: ( 30/01/2020)
– Fixed number of ads options in widget (Latest coupons)
6.0.9: ( 21/01/2020)
– Fixed categories images bug
6.0.8: ( 16/01/2020)
– Fixed js bug
– Fixed Css small issues
-Enhanced responsiveness
6.0.7: ( 04/01/2020)
– Fixed js slider bug
-Fixed compatibility with clipper 2.0.6
– Fixed Css small issues
6.0.6: ( 04/01/2020)
– Fixed js slider bug
-Fixed compatibility with clipper 2.0.5
– Fixed Css small issues
6.0.5: ( 15/12/2019)
– Fixed php7 bugs
– Fixed Css small issues
6.0.4 : (12/12/2019)
– Fixed Enable coupon link option
– Fixed PHP 7 bugs
– Fixed css issues
6.0.3 : (10/12/2019)
– Fixed PHP 7 bugs
– Fixed css issues
– Improved responsiveness
6.0.2 : ( 19/11/2019)
– Fixed responsiveness issue
– Fixed coupons loop on search pages
– Fixed Featured coupons filter
– Added more features (Selected coupons widget)
– Fixed css bugs
6.0.1: (01/11/2019)
Fixed Random coupons widget
Fixed css bugs
Updated Import demo data
6.0.0: (26/10/2019) The theme is fully compatible with clipper 2.X New framework and appearance skin was implemented. Extended home page widgets were added (with lot of options within) Responsive enhanced CSS bugs fixed Compatible with couponjoy and coupon thumbnail Click to copy the coupon fixed Other fixes
5.0.3 (22/05/2018) FIXES: – Extras drop down on Share Coupon page
5.0.2 (22/05/2018) FIXES: – Full width page template
5.0.1 (09/02/2018) FIXES: – Full width page template – Coupon meta bar CSS
5.0.0 (01/01/2018) CHANGES: – Made compatible with Clipper 2.0.0.
4.0.1 (16/12/2016) CHANGES: – Made compatible with Clipper 1.6.4.
4.0 (09/08/2016) FIXES: – Bumped version to 4.0 to prevent auto-update issues with another theme called Flatter
1.4.5 (11/02/2016) FIXES: – Made expiry date field optional in the front end forms NEW: – Made compatible with Clipper 1.6.3
1.4.4 (21/11/2015) FIXES: – Notice appearing on menu screen on admin panel – Scroll bar appearing on coupon popup after clicking copy button CHANGES: – Improved method that handles homepage tabs
1.4.3 (15/10/2015) FIXES: – Fixed notice appearing on homepage in non-tabbed view – Fixed CSS issue with “Email Coupon” form – Fixed CSS issue with Promotion button and tooltip – Fixed CSS issue with search box in Safari browser
1.4.2 (30/09/2015) FIXES: – Fixed description showing in grid view if single coupon links were disabled CHANGES: – Changed coupon CTA box to use template instead of function – Removed unused functions
1.4.1 (26/09/2015) FIXES: – Fixed homepage pagination in normal (non-tabbed) view – Fixed description showing in grid view if single coupon links were disabled – Fixed “top” link showing out of place when pagination does not display in grid mode CHANGES: – Changed minimum requirement for Clipper to 1.6
1.4.0 (18/09/2015) FIXES: – Fixed “My Orders” page throwing error – Fixed menu icon not showing on mobile devices – Fixed font icon issues on single coupon page – Other CSS fixes CHANGES: – Button hover mechanism to become colour agnostic NEW: – Grid view for the homepage – Tabbed layout mechanism for the homepage using navigation menus – Full-width option for the homepage – Minimum Clipper requirement notice added to admin back end
1.3.1 (26/08/2015) FIXES: – Homepage comment box popup not appearing properly on mobile devices – Loop box height issues on mobile devices CHANGES: – Made compatible with WordPress 4.3 and Clipper 1.6.1 – Enqueued Google font instead of using CSS @import NEW: – Added support for new password generator introduced in WordPress 4.3
1.3.0 (01/05/2015) FIXES: – Escaped output of function add_query_arg() to prevent XSS security vulnerability – Fixed image responsiveness in coupon list view – Fixed homepage pagination links – Fixed store thumbnails not opening on iOS browsers – Fixed a host of CSS bugs – Fixed compatibility issues with Ad Scroller plugin – Fixed notice on Hide on Mobile checkbox in widgets CHANGES: – Combined loop codes for all archive views – Replaced theme screenshot image – Changed filenames in /includes/ folder – Cleaned up admin options page NEW: – Made Flatter compatible with Clipper 1.6 – Added wide screen layout option – Added options to restrict numbers, hide empty instances of and order categories and stores in mega menu – Added option to hide category / tags section from a coupon archive view – Disabled core stylesheets automatically when child theme is active
1.2.4 Fixed CSS issues Removed legacy code Fixed displaying of expired coupon info on search result page Amended header tags to make it more SEO friendly on the blog
1.2.3 Fixed bug causing the expiry date to show twice and other styling issues
1.2.2 Made compatible with Clipper 1.5.1 Added option to force open affiliate link Removed the redundant “Popup Solution” to use the new solution in Clipper
1.2.1 Added Popup Solution to fix the Chrome Blank Page issue with Clipper 1.5 mentioned here. Fixed CSS Bugs Improved options with homepage store thumbnail showcase and store/category mega menus
1.2.0 Major Update: Added 10 more colour schemes Added “Dual Navigation (DN)” mode to add extra navigation Added mega menus for stores and categories in DN mode Added store thumbnail showcase on the homepage Fixed CSS bugs
1.1.0 Made fully compatible with Clipper 1.5
1.0.0Initial release version (at the time of Clipper 1.4)
Comments (665)
OK it’s fine now. Had to upgrade to 1.6 (which has still few issues) to make it work.
Hi Mohsin, Flatter does not work properly on MOBILES. If you click on “SHOW COUPON”, you are redirected to the affiliate site but the code box still shows “SHOW COUPON” and you can’t see the codes. On DESKTOPS it is working fine. I am using Clipper V. 1.6.
Hi Lucas,
Which device is that? Does it not open a popup? Please send email for support requests and include the URL of your site.
Regards,
Mohsin
It’s happening, So can you suggest how we can show the coupon on mobile device.
Can you please send an email with the site URL and the device/browser you are trying to access it from?
Hi Mohsin, I want to change abc.com/coupon-category/def/ to abc.com/category/def/ and abc.com/coupon-tag/def/ to abc.com/def/. Is it possible??
The first one may be possible using Clipper settings, the second one, may be not. This is unrelated to the child theme. Please seek help in the forums.
My apology. The coupon code (not showing, on mobile) is a Clipper issue and I just reported it. Cheers
not working please help me site is not working after installing flatter http://couponpm.com/
Please upgrade Clipper to the latest version. Also please always send emails for support requests.
Please let me know, whether this theme is compatible with wordpress 4.4.2 version?
I think you mean the current version 4.2.2. Yes, it is.
Hi Mohsin,
While loading your child theme of clipper. I am getting error on homepage(development) enviroment, that “fatal error : cannot redeclare _app(something i forget) function declare on load.php under framework folder. The concerned function has includes files/other files.
Why this error is coming? i have to downgrade the WordPress or what? because i know, that function file is essential for loading child theme.
If you have it somewhere online, I can take a look. Please send test login credentials via email.
hi i have purchased Your flatter them. but i didnt get download option for that.
Can you please tell me how to download and install it.
Hi I want to purchase flatter theme but when I apply coupon code SUMMERSALE
about 25 % off on 39USD but after I pay for that. there is not discount applied. it still shows 39USD
Hi there. That’s because it’s not an AppThemes product, it’s developed by Themebound.com.
Hi,
I want to buy flatter theme. Is there anything I have to purchase more apart from that?
I am new to this industry and have a very little knowledge about this.
SO Do i have to purchase clipper before buying flatter theme?
i would be glad if someone make me understand this.
thanks. have a great time.
Is your theme compatible with Windows 10 Edge browser? The browser tends to freeze/pause when clicking on a coupon to get the code. The referral link to the store doesn’t open a new tab and/or window. It does nothing. This only happens when adobe flash player is enabled in the browser.
Hi John,
Flatter has not been tested with Windows 10 Edge because I don’t have it yet. However, except for a tiny change, it does what the original Clipper theme does. Have you tested the Clipper demo to see if it works fine for you?
Best Regards,
Mohsin
Can you give me all tutorials related This theme . 🙂 In Advance thanks
Hi Vikas,
There is no tutorial for the child theme since most of the functionality is derived from the parent Clipper theme. The child theme comes with just a handful of options that are easy to configure.
Regards,
Mohsin
Ok…. Mohsin before buy this theme i want to know all things related this theme because many peoples review is not good related support and this theme is awesome. Only I want to say that how can I make new post on it, How can I edit theme, how can I add new more categories etc.
Thanks
Hi Vikas,
The answer to your question depends on your experience in managing WordPress websites. You would edit this theme like you would edit any WordPress theme. Like I said before, the functionality is derived from the parent theme Clipper. If you don’t know already, you will need to purchase and install Clipper before you can buy the Flatter child theme. If you know how to use Clipper, you will be able to use Flatter easily.
Regards,
Mohsin
Ok Mohsin, Thank you for your answer but one more problem their some peoples reviews is not good related seo for this theme ?
Not sure what you mean here. The theme does not add any SEO value to Clipper, but it doesn’t remove any either. Have you used or checked out Clipper?
hello mohsin can i get your email adress?
hello mohsin can i get your email adress?
i need some help about it
It’s mentioned under the support tab above.
Can I do post thumbnails in grid view like coupondunia, coupon raja ?
The child theme does not include grid view, but you are free to edit the theme as you wish.
How can i edit to change in grid view can u do it while after I buying this theme 🙂
can u do it into grid view 🙂 I am very thankful to u 🙂 🙂
Hi there,
Unfortunately, our current work schedule does not allows us time for custom mods. You will need to look for another developer for this.
Regards,
Mohsin
Just an update. The next version of Flatter will include the following options for the homepage:
It should be out by the end of this week.
Regards,
Mohsin
Ok mohsin,
I am waiting for the new version 🙂
The new version is available now.
where is new theme give me link
Not sure, what you mean. If you’re already a customer, you should be able to access it from your AppThemes dashboard, otherwise the purchase link is above on the page.
hello mohsin
this latest vrsn looks like DealMaal.com? or its in list view? i need it in GRID view Like dealmaal.com
Hi there,
You will need to edit the theme yourself, just like people who run DealMaal.com.
Regards,
Mohsin
Just an update. The next version of Flatter will include the following options for the homepage:
It should be out by the end of this week.
Regards,
Mohsin
Yeah..! I Need It 😀
Waiting For New Updte.
It’s available now.
Hi Mohsin,
Is there a way to upload flipkart affiliate feed file automatically to clipper theme, as the import tool is not accepting direct flipkart feed file. Is there a guide to make the affiliate coupon sheet compatible with clipper theme?
Hello Mohsin,
I’m getting this msg ”
“Flatter 1.4.0 requires at least Clipper 1.6.1 to function properly “
Hi there,
Not sure how that is a problem. It is letting you know what version of Clipper it will work on, it also tells you what to do if you are using an older version.
Regards,
Mohsin
Hi Mohsin,
Your requirement says clipper 1.4+.
Then now why it is asking clipper 1.6 ???
Flatter 1.4.0 requires Clipper 1.6.1. It says Clipper 1.4+ because you have the option to request older versions of Flatter that work with older versions of the Clipper theme as far back as Clipper 1.4. While we don’t support older versions of the child theme and they do not contain the features introduced in the later versions, they remain available on request. And this is what the notice is for, to tell you that you will need to either upgrade Clipper (which you have no reason not to because there have been security vulnerabilities in the older versions that were fixed later) or just request a version of Flatter that will work with your copy of Clipper. I hope it is clear now.
Hi Mohsin
Is there a guide on how to upload the flipkart, Amazon or any indian affiliate coupon feeds or offer feeds in excel to Clipper? there is an import option but when we try to upload it goes blank, any auto plugin is there? if not at least a workaround would help.
Thanks
Yasam
Hi Yasam,
Clipper comes with an example CSV file, it’s called coupons.csv, please find it in the “examples” folder inside the theme. This is the format that the theme accepts, so you will need to make your coupon feeds can be converted into this format before trying to import. Unfortunately this is all I know, please feel free to email me if you have an example feeds/logins or any other stuff from the websites you want to import deals from
Dear Mohsin,
Please email us the url for the old version of flatter theme,
Email:admin@aapkdeals.com
We have purchased the theme
Hi there,
Please email us at the address mentioned under the support tab and mention the version of Clipper you are using and your AppThemes username. You may use the email link in the notice you see in the admin back end alternatively.
Regards,
Mohsin
P.S. All support requests must be sent via email.
Hi can we remove register or login option in clipper theme and expired coupon would remove atomically?
Hi there,
You can disable registration via WordPress settings. The Clipper theme has built in mechanism to prune expired coupons periodically, which means their status will become “unreliable”, you will need to remove them manually. You will need to remove the login link manually as well.
Regards,
Mohsin
Assalamoalaikum,
I am going to buy this for my coupon site. Before that could you please confirm:
1. Will all pages/ post/ images be included in the template when i’ll install it on wordpress?
2. Which plugin is being used to create coupon post? Newcomer be comfortable with it?
3. I don’t have much experience with wordpress. what if i found it useless?? any refund policy??
Thank you…
Hi Zaki,
Flatter is a child theme of Clipper, please make sure you have Clipper and are familiar with how it works, because all the major functionality is derived from the Clipper theme, while Flatter is just a new design for it. Please make sure you absolutely understand how child themes are supposed to work before you proceed to purchase Flatter.
Regards,
Mohsin
On the Grid View it adds coupontext to the homepage listing and it did not look good.
How to remove coupontext on homepage as your demo?
Seems like a problem that comes up when you turn of single coupon pages. This has now been fixed. Can you please upgrade to Flatter 1.4.1 released today?
Hi Moshin,
I have pagination issue. After upgrading both clipper & flatter theme i can’t use my site pagination corretly i.e. if i click on page 2 on navigation then it shows page 2 but coupons are visible only ist page. Please help me.
Sorry about that. Apparently it was a little bug that has been fixed in the update released today. Can you please upgrade the child theme again?
Works, but still some css problems with mobile, if text is little bit longer.
Hi there,
Can you email me with your site URL and screenshots? Please send all support queries via email.
Regards,
Mohsin