Malar is a modern, chic, and "feminine-first" WordPress theme specifically designed for lifestyle bloggers, fashionistas, and creative entrepreneurs. It emphasizes soft aesthetics, elegant typography, and white space to create a "dreamy" yet professional digital environment.
As of early 2026, Malar has become a go-to for influencers who want the polished look of a custom-designed site without the high developer costs.
Soft Color Palettes: Comes with pre-configured color schemes featuring pastels, creams, and rose-gold accents, all easily adjustable via the Live Customizer.
Elegant Typography: Integrated with high-end Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts (Typekit), focusing on stylish serifs and clean sans-serifs that enhance readability.
Instagram Header & Footer: Features a built-in "Instagram Wall" to showcase your latest social media posts, helping to bridge the gap between your blog and your social feed.
Signature Support: Allows you to upload a digital version of your handwritten signature to display at the end of posts for a personal touch.
Feminine Widgets: Includes custom widgets for "About Me" (with a circular image), "Social Icons," and "Latest from the Shop."
Malar is more than just a pretty face; it is built on a modern, fast framework:
| Feature | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Page Builder | Elementor (fully drag-and-drop). |
| Customizer | Native WordPress Live Customizer support. |
| Gutenberg | 100% optimized for the latest WordPress Block Editor. |
| Performance | Optimized for Google Core Web Vitals; compatible with PHP 8.3. |
| eCommerce | Fully WooCommerce ready for selling merch or digital products. |
| Responsiveness | Mobile-first design; images scale perfectly for all device sizes. |
05+ Unique Demos: Includes specialized layouts for "Beauty & Spa," "Travel Journal," "Fashion Lookbook," and "Personal Diary."
Featured Post Sliders: Multiple slider options (boxed, full-width, or carousel) to highlight your most important content.
Post Formats: Native support for Gallery, Video (YouTube/Vimeo), and Audio (Podcast) posts.
Ad Management: Strategic locations for Google AdSense or affiliate banners that don't disrupt the "feminine" aesthetic.
Marketplace: Available on ThemeForest (published by authors like Themepul) or creative markets like Creative Market.
Price: Typically $39 – $49.
Support: Includes 6 months of professional support and lifetime updates.
Pros: Beautiful out-of-the-box design that requires very little "tweaking" to look professional; extremely lightweight compared to massive multipurpose themes.
Cons: The design is highly specific. If you decide to pivot away from a "feminine" brand later, you might find the core styling difficult to make look "corporate" or "neutral."
Would you like me to walk you through how to set up the "Instagram Footer" feed, or should I show you how to use Elementor to build a custom "About Me" page within Malar?
Malar - Feminine Blog & Magazine WordPress Theme
This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide for beginners on setting up a modern WordPress blog in 2026, which is highly applicable to getting the Malar theme up and running quickly.
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Published:
Jan 28, 2026 20:05 PM
Version:
v1.3
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Developer:
ThemeforestLicense:
GPL v2 or LaterTags: