Caliris - Responsive One Page WordPress Theme 1.3

Caliris (developed by CocoBasic) is a sleek, modern, one-page WordPress theme designed for creative agencies, freelancers, and portfolios. Its standout feature is its "Ajax-based" content loading, which allows the site to feel like a single, seamless application where sections load without refreshing the browser.

As of early 2026, the theme remains a solid choice for those who want a "high-design" feel with minimal setup, though it follows a more classic "Shortcode" architecture rather than modern Block-based editing.

Core Design Philosophy

Caliris is built around the "Big Front One Page" concept. You create individual pages (About, Services, Portfolio) and then "collect" them into a single parent page. The theme then uses a smooth scroll navigation to jump between these sections.

Key Features

Ajax Portfolio & Team: When a user clicks a portfolio item or a team member, the content loads dynamically into the current page. This prevents the user from being redirected away from your main landing page.

Shortcode-Driven Layouts: Unlike themes that use Elementor or Beaver Builder, Caliris uses a custom set of shortcodes (e.g., [big_text], [service], [show_team]) to build its sections. This makes it extremely lightweight and fast.

Fully Responsive & Retina Ready: The design uses a fluid grid that ensures typography and images remain sharp on high-resolution mobile displays.

Parallax & Animations: Includes built-in support for parallax backgrounds and "fade-in" entrance animations for content blocks as the user scrolls.

Child Theme Included: Comes with a ready-to-use child theme, which is essential if you plan to make custom CSS or PHP modifications.

Technical Specifications (2026 Update)

Feature

Details

Framework

Classic WordPress (PHP/JS/CSS)

Translation

POT file included; compatible with WPML and Polylang

Demo Content

XML dummy data included for one-click setup

Latest Version

v1.6 (Updated late 2025/early 2026)

PHP Compatibility

Tested up to PHP 8.2+

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Unique Aesthetic: The "colorful yet minimalist" look is hard to replicate with generic multipurpose themes.

Performance: Because it doesn't rely on heavy page builders, it typically scores very well on Core Web Vitals.

Simplicity: Ideal for someone who wants to "fill in the blanks" and have a professional site in a few hours.

Cons:

Learning Curve: If you aren't used to working with shortcodes, editing the page content can feel a bit technical compared to a drag-and-drop builder.

One-Page Limitation: While you can have separate pages (like a Blog), the theme is visually optimized to be a single-page site. Adding too many sub-pages can break the intended user experience.

Implementation Tip: The "OnePage" Template

To make Caliris work correctly, you must set your main homepage to use the "OnePage" Page Template in the WordPress editor settings. If you leave it as "Default Template," the unique Ajax scrolling and section-merging features will not activate.

Is it right for you?

Choose Caliris if: You are an individual creative (Designer, Photographer, Copywriter) who needs a "wow-factor" portfolio that is fast and mobile-friendly.

Skip Caliris if: You need a massive website with hundreds of pages or if you want to use Elementor to design every pixel of your site from scratch.

Would you like me to help you draft the custom shortcodes for a "Service" section or show you how to link your menu items to specific anchors?