What's in Portfolio Plate
- Auto-fitting project grid: the post-template uses theme.json grid layout with a 30rem minimum column, so the work goes three-up, two-up, then one-up without a single media query.
- Project detail template built for large images: alignwide featured image rendered at its natural ratio (never crop-forced), a three-column project facts row (published / discipline / tags), and previous/next project navigation.
- Fluid typography from theme.json clamps (six steps, small through display) on system font stacks only - a serif for headings, a neutral sans for chrome and meta. Zero external font or CDN requests.
- Bundled Noir dark style variation (styles/noir.json) plus three duotone presets (Ink, Clay, Slate) so galleries of mixed-source photography can be unified in one click.
- Accessibility: every palette pair passes WCAG AA, a visible :focus-visible ring on all interactive elements, styled skip link, semantic header/main/footer landmarks via template-part tagName.
- Three block styles registered with inline_style so their CSS only ships when used: Framed image, Panel group, Underlined post title.
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FAQ
Portfolio Plate questions
Is Portfolio Plate really free?
Yes. Portfolio Plate is licensed GPL-2.0 and free to use on as many sites as you like, including commercial ones. There is no paid tier, no locked feature, and no trial. It used to have a paid PRO version; that has been discontinued and everything in it is now free.
How do I remove the Portfolio Plate footer credit link?
Go to Appearance → Customize → Footer Settings and clear the credit option. The link is entirely optional — removing it does not disable any feature, does not affect updates, and does not require a paid upgrade. We would rather you keep the theme than keep the link.
Should I use a child theme with Portfolio Plate?
Use a child theme if you plan to edit template files or add PHP. If you are only changing colours, fonts, or spacing, use Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS instead — it survives updates and is far simpler to maintain.
Where do I get support for Portfolio Plate?
Use the theme's support forum on WordPress.org — it is public, so the answer helps the next person with the same problem. You can also reach us directly through the contact page.