=== GridMode ===
Contributors: themesdna
Tags: grid-layout, one-column, two-columns, right-sidebar, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, flexible-header, footer-widgets, full-width-template, rtl-language-support, sticky-post, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, blog, photography, portfolio, block-styles
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

GridMode is a free WordPress grid theme that includes a number of useful configuration options.


== Description ==
GridMode is a free WordPress grid theme that includes a number of useful configuration options. It is great for bloggers and comes with a responsive design, header and footer menus, sticky sidebars, 4 columns posts grid, full-width post/page templates, header image support, 60+ social buttons, post share buttons, RTL language support, right sidebar, 4 columns footer, scroll-to-top button and more. GridMode PRO version has colors and fonts options, CSS or masonry grid styles, 1-10 columns posts grids, 10+ thumbnail sizes for grids, custom thumbnail size support for grids, grid, list and tabbed style featured posts widgets, ads between grid posts, full or boxed layout types, 10+ layouts for singular/non-singular pages, 10+ custom page/post templates, 8 header layouts, 1-6 columns footer, width/layout type/layout style/header style/header image?footer style options for each post/page, settings panel for each post/page, news ticker, post likes and post views, infinite scroll or load more feature, about and social widget, banner widget, related posts, 25+ share buttons, more widget areas and many useful features. Free version demo: https://demo.themesdna.com/gridmode/

Theme Link: https://themesdna.com/gridmode-wordpress-theme/


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How to install the theme =

1.Login in to your WordPress dashboard.
2.Go to "Appearance" -> "Theme" and click on "Add New" button.
3.Click on "Upload Theme" button and choose the theme's zip file you have downloaded.
4.Click on "Install Now" button.
5.Activate the theme.
6.Now go to "Appearance" -> "Customize" to configure theme options.

Alternatively,

1.Login in to your WordPress dashboard.
2.Go to "Appearance" -> "Theme" and click on "Add New" button.
3.Search for "GridMode".
4.Click on Install and Activate.

If you need any help, or assistance we'd be happy to help. My email addresss: support@themesdna.com

= How to Regenerate Thumbnails =

"Regenerate Thumbnails" plugin helps you to regenerate your thumbnails to match with this theme.
1.Install and activate the plugin.
2.From the left hand navigation menu, click Tools > Regenerate Thumbnails.
3.On the next screen, click on "Regenerate Thumbnails For All X Attachments" or "Regenerate Thumbnails For The Y Featured Images Only" button.

= How to Add a Numbered Posts Navigation =

This theme uses "WP-PageNavi" plugin to display numbered page navigation of this theme. Just install and activate the plugin.


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Release

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed coding issues
* Theme Customizer updated
* Many improvements

= 1.0.2 =
* Fixed coding issues
* Theme Customizer updated
* Many improvements

= 1.0.4 =
* Google Fonts v2: Switched all Google Fonts to the css2 API and removed legacy subset handling for simpler, more reliable font loading.
* Font Awesome: Upgraded from version 6.5.1 to 6.7.1 (updated CSS and webfont files).
* Social Links: Added Bluesky social button.
* Accessibility: Updated screen reader text CSS for improved accessibility.
* Code Quality: Applied minor code quality, sanitization, and escaping improvements across templates and admin options.
* Schema.org: Updated itemtype URLs to use HTTPS in templates.
* Cleanup: Removed obsolete IE polyfills (assets/js/html5shiv*.js, assets/js/respond*.js).
* Customizer: Added more Theme Customizer options.
* General: Fixed minor coding issues and implemented various performance and usability improvements.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
* This is the initial release.

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed coding issues
* Theme Customizer updated
* Many improvements

= 1.0.2 =
* Fixed coding issues
* Theme Customizer updated
* Many improvements

= 1.0.4 =
* Google Fonts v2: Switched all Google Fonts to the css2 API and removed legacy subset handling for simpler, more reliable font loading.
* Font Awesome: Upgraded from version 6.5.1 to 6.7.1 (updated CSS and webfont files).
* Social Links: Added Bluesky social button.
* Accessibility: Updated screen reader text CSS for improved accessibility.
* Code Quality: Applied minor code quality, sanitization, and escaping improvements across templates and admin options.
* Schema.org: Updated itemtype URLs to use HTTPS in templates.
* Cleanup: Removed obsolete IE polyfills (assets/js/html5shiv*.js, assets/js/respond*.js).
* Customizer: Added more Theme Customizer options.
* General: Fixed minor coding issues and implemented various performance and usability improvements.


== Resources ==

Underscores (_s)
----------------
GridMode is based on Underscores starter theme.
Copyright: Automattic, automattic.com
Resource URI: https://github.com/automattic/_s
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
License URI: https://github.com/Automattic/_s/blob/master/LICENSE

Eric Meyer's CSS Reset
----------------------
Resource URI: http://meyerweb.com/eric/tools/css/reset/index.html
License: Public Domain

Normalize.css
-------------
A modern, HTML5-ready alternative to CSS resets.
Copyright: 2012-2025 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal
Resource URI: https://github.com/necolas/normalize.css/
License: MIT
License URI: https://github.com/necolas/normalize.css/blob/master/LICENSE.md

FontAwesome Icons
-----------------
The icon set used in this theme is FontAwesome.
Copyright: Dave Gandy
Resource URI: http://fontawesome.io
License: https://fontawesome.com/license/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License)

Theia Sticky Sidebar
--------------------
Glues your website's sidebars, making them permanently visible while scrolling.
Copyright: Copyright 2013-2025 WeCodePixels and other contributors
Resource URI: https://github.com/WeCodePixels/theia-sticky-sidebar
License: MIT
License URI: https://github.com/WeCodePixels/theia-sticky-sidebar/blob/master/LICENSE.txt

resizeSensor.js
---------------
Javascript performance friendly element resize detection.
Copyright: Copyright Marc J. Schmidt.
Resource URI: https://github.com/procurios/ResizeSensor
License: MIT
License URI: https://github.com/procurios/ResizeSensor/blob/master/LICENSE

FitVids.js
----------
A lightweight, easy-to-use jQuery plugin for fluid width video embeds.
Copyright: Copyright 2013, Chris Coyier - http://css-tricks.com + Dave Rupert - http://daverupert.com
Resource URI: https://github.com/davatron5000/FitVids.js
License: WTFPL license
License URI: http://www.wtfpl.net/


== Screenshots ==
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== Images used in Screenshot of GridMode theme: ==
Image 1 for theme screenshot, Credit Baher Khairy
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/technology-photography-0UTX9UUD38

Image 2 for theme screenshot, Credit Dustin Lee
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/wood-typewriter-VV0697QWMS

Image 3 for theme screenshot, Credit Toni Cuenca
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/keyboard-coffee-P8ZK8HSIOI

Image 4 for theme screenshot, Credit Serpstat
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/domain-seo-KIJQ4DNA7K

Image 5 for theme screenshot, Credit Aleks Dorohovich
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/macbook-laptop-4703BC5985

Image 6 for theme screenshot, Credit Lukas
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/computer-office-XGXORJWZIX

Image 7 for theme screenshot, Credit Thought Catalog
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/people-write-F2DIQQ3LUT

Image 8 for theme screenshot, Credit Snappa.io
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/macbook-laptop-Q39IFHS1N6


== TRANSLATIONS ==

If you have translated this theme into your language, feel free to send the translation over to support@themesdna.com
We will include it within the theme from next version update.


== Report Bugs / Theme Support ==

GridMode is a Brand new theme, and could contain some hidden bugs. So, if you find any please report them at the following URL:

https://themesdna.com/contact/

/*
GridMode is a WordPress Theme,
Copyright (C) 2025, ThemesDNA
GridMode is distributed under the terms of the GNU/GPLv2 or later

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

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You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.

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*/
