Introduction
Unyson+ is a free, drag & drop framework for WordPress that makes it fast and easy to build premium themes. It is a modernized continuation of the Unyson framework, updated for PHP 7.4+ and current WordPress, and maintained by Unyson+.
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This manual assumes a working knowledge of WordPress. If you're new to WordPress, start with the WordPress documentation.
What you get
- Page Builder — a visual drag & drop builder with ready-made shortcodes.
- Options Framework — dozens of option types for theme settings and meta boxes.
- Extensions — modular features (Portfolio, Sidebars, Breadcrumbs, SEO, Forms, Custom Fields, Post Types, and more) you install only when you need them.
- GitHub auto-updates — the plugin, theme, and extensions update directly from GitHub.
How the pieces fit together
| Piece | What it is |
|---|---|
| Unyson+ plugin | The core framework. Install it like any WordPress plugin. |
| Unyson+ Theme | A Bootstrap 5 parent theme built for the framework. |
| Extensions | Optional modules you activate from Unyson+ → Extensions. |
Minimum requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or greater
- PHP 7.4 or greater
- MySQL 5.6+ / MariaDB 10.1+