{"id":125373,"date":"2022-01-25T05:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T11:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=125373"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:09:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:09:48","slug":"fastest-wordpress-themes","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/fastest-wordpress-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Fastest WordPress Themes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WordPress is used by business owners worldwide for quick, simple website building. It\u2019s an ideal option for platforms of all sizes, from small independent blogs to large-scale eCommerce sites. The reason so many users love WordPress is its customizable features via user-friendly plugins and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are over 12,000 WordPress themes listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress Theme Directory<\/a>\u2014so which one should you choose?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for a website theme that shows off your brand identity and loads quickly for a high-quality user experience, look no further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down everything you need to know about 15 of the fastest WordPress themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to look for in a fast WordPress theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A website that doesn\u2019t load quickly will drive users away from your site and, for businesses, ultimately have a negative impact on your bottom line. In fact, Google\u2019s research has discovered that for mobile site visitors, page load speed is critical. When comparing load speeds between 1 second and 10 seconds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkwithgoogle.com\/marketing-strategies\/app-and-mobile\/mobile-page-speed-new-industry-benchmarks-load-time-vs-bounce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the bounce rate increased by 123%<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, the most important quality you want to look for in a WordPress theme is speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than choosing the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/evercache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fastest WordPress hosting<\/a>, the best <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/evercache\/\">WordPress caching solution<\/a>, and the right <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/what-is-a-cdn-how-do-they-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress CDN provider<\/a>, you will also have to ensure that you\u2019re choosing a fast and performant WordPress theme. It should allow you to design an attractive site using customizable features, be compatible with the other plugins and page builders you use, and provide excellent customer support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without these important elements, a theme could put your site at risk for crashing, glitching, and poor user experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a WordPress theme fast?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re curious as to what goes on behind the scenes to make a WordPress theme fast, there are five key speedy features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/mobile-responsive-wordpress-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Responsive design<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> You want your site to be usable and efficient for both mobile and desktop browsers. However, some themes require a separate code for each application. A theme with responsive design only requires one set of code, which means it\u2019ll load much more quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lightweight code: <\/strong>The more flashy features a theme includes, the slower it is likely to be. You want a simple theme with options to add plugins and other customizable features later. This way your site isn\u2019t bogged down with unnecessary clutter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/defer-parsing-javascript-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Deferred CSS and JavaScript loading<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>When each script of your page loads one at a time, this slows down the site. If instead they are loaded in deferred, or asynchronous, fashion, the site will move more quickly since it\u2019s only loading scripts on an as-needed basis. Think of a video at the bottom of a long landing page\u2014you only need it to start playing once the user has reached this part of the site. By deferring the video load, you allow the rest of the website to operate with maximum efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/how-to-enable-gzip-compression-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GZIP compression<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>GZIP is a type of data compression that is used to compress the files on your website, enabling your site to load faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced HTTP requests: <\/strong>Every feature you add to your site, such as fonts and images, requires an HTTP request. The more HTTP requests your site needs to load, the slower it will be. A theme with fewer HTTP requests will be lighter, and thus, faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re narrowing down your WordPress theme options, the fastest theme will have all five of the above features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to test the speed of a WordPress theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not a tech expert, you can test the speed of a WordPress theme to ensure that it won\u2019t bog down your site. There are three easy steps to testing theme speed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install and activate: <\/strong>When you have a theme selected that you\u2019d like to test, install it and activate it. This works best with free themes, although you can also test free versions of premium themes to get a feel for their speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t make any changes: <\/strong>Once you\u2019ve installed and activated your theme, you want to test it without any plugins, customizations, or other changes. You want to know if the theme itself is fast loading before making any adjustments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run speed tests: <\/strong>There are plenty of different speed tests you can use to test your chosen theme. The following are some of the most popular tools that can help you assess the speed of your theme and identify areas for improvement:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gtmetrix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTMetrix<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pingdom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pingdom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PageSpeed Insights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After you complete these three simple steps, you should have a solid understanding of the speed of the theme or themes you\u2019re interested in. Remember, a simple, lightweight WordPress theme with options for customization by using additional plugins is ideal for a speedy site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How quickly should a website load?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huptechweb.com\/web-page-load-time-in-2024-and-ways-to-improve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your website should load in about 2 seconds or faster<\/a>. Anything slower could mean declining customer engagement with your site. In turn, you\u2019ll be met with lower conversion and click-through rates on your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 2 seconds, your site loses more people with every additional second. This is true for both mobile and desktop users. In fact, a study by Portent found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portent.com\/blog\/analytics\/research-site-speed-hurting-everyones-revenue.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sites that load within 1 second had conversion rates 3x higher than sites that loads within 5 seconds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fast-loading WordPress theme is a must to keep customers on your site and on the path to conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which WordPress themes are the fastest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/fast-wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fast WordPress<\/a> themes for every budget\u2014some are even free to use!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note that the free versions of some of these theme options may not come with all of the features of the premium WordPress theme versions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast free WordPress themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These fast themes are either entirely free or have a free version you can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/astra-540x405.png\" alt=\"Astra WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/astra-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/astra-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/astra-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/astra.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/astra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Astra<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 1,000,000 people have downloaded the free version of the Astra theme. It\u2019s easy-to-use with many customizable options, it\u2019s compatible with most popular WordPress plugins, and it\u2019s built with mobile responsiveness in mind. It\u2019s also a lightweight WordPress theme for quick load times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/helloelementor-540x405.png\" alt=\"Hello Elementor WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/helloelementor-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/helloelementor-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/helloelementor-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/helloelementor.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/hello-elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hello Elementor&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hello theme from Elementor page builder is another popular choice due to its rapid loading speeds, seamless plugin integration, and customizable features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ocean-540x405.png\" alt=\"Ocean WP WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ocean-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ocean-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ocean-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ocean.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/oceanwp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ocean WP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This theme is fully customizable and has excellent plugin support. It also has options to disable some of the Java and CSS elements that can slow down your site, so you can keep everything moving along quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/neve-540x405.png\" alt=\"Neve WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/neve-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/neve-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/neve-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/neve.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/neve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Neve<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This WordPress theme is optimized for mobile device responsiveness. It comes with more than 50 pre-built templates to make designing pages a breeze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pagebuilder-540x405.png\" alt=\"Page Builder Framework WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pagebuilder-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pagebuilder-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pagebuilder-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pagebuilder.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/page-builder-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Page Builder Framework&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this fast theme with many popular third-party site and page builder plugins. Built with SEO in mind, this lightweight child theme won\u2019t clog your WordPress website with unnecessary components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/zakra-540x405.png\" alt=\"Zakra WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/zakra-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/zakra-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/zakra-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/zakra.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/zakra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Zakra<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This free theme is easy to customize and built for responsiveness. Although some of the tools are limited with the free version, there is enough functionality to build a simple, fast, effective site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/customify-540x405.png\" alt=\"Customify WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/customify-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/customify-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/customify-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/customify.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/customify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Customify<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lightweight and fully optimized WordPress theme is ideal for small businesses. It\u2019s very SEO friendly as well, so your site will be fast and findable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sydney-540x405.png\" alt=\"Sydney WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sydney-540x405.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sydney-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sydney-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sydney.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/sydney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sydney<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sydney is speedy on multiple types of devices and browsers. It\u2019s a good choice for smaller businesses or those that don\u2019t require a lot of dynamic content on their site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free versions are fast, and you can always upgrade to a premium version of some of these themes if you want better page speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast premium WordPress themes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These premium WordPress themes are proven to perform, even when you have extensive dynamic content on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/genesis-540x473.png\" alt=\"Genesis Pro WordPress theme from the StudioPress premium theme set by WP Engine\" class=\"wp-image-152414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/genesis-540x473.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/genesis-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/genesis.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/studiopress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>StudioPress themes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a WP Engine hosting plan, customers are able to access ten premium StudioPress themes, including the Genesis Framework, which empowers developers of all skill levels to quickly and easily build incredible websites with WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hestia.jpg\" alt=\"Hestia Pro WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hestia.jpg 632w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hestia-540x404.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/themes\/hestia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hestia Pro<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hestia Pro is built with code that optimizes website speed. It can be used with caching plugins as well. You can customize your pages and take advantage of their customer support if you run into any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/generatepress-540x502.jpg\" alt=\"GeneratePress WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/generatepress-540x502.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/generatepress-768x714.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/generatepress.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/generatepress.com\/theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GeneratePress Premium<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 50 importable sites, GeneratePress theme is fast to set up and has quick loading speeds. It\u2019s an excellent choice for an online shop and comes with one year of tech support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/airi-540x360.jpg\" alt=\"Airi WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/airi-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/airi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/airi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/airi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/airi-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/airi.jpg 2038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/airi-clean-minimal-woocommerce-theme-6YVZFS7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Airi<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The premium version of Airi is faster on nonmobile devices than it is on mobile phones. However, it offers plenty of choices for layouts, customization, and plugins that help you craft the perfect site for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/schema.png\" alt=\"Schema WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/schema.png 590w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/schema-540x270.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mythemeshop.com\/themes\/schema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Schema<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Schema theme is compatible with many third-party plugins with endless customization options. It loads quickly on all devices and comes with built-in caching options for faster loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bimber.jpg\" alt=\"Bimber WordPress theme\" class=\"wp-image-152419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bimber.jpg 590w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bimber-540x275.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/bimber-viral-buzz-wordpress-theme\/14493994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bimber<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Premium WordPress theme is quick and easy to customize and get up and running. Once you have your WordPress site set up, you\u2019ll find that it loads your content rapidly. 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