Tada & Blog - Personal Blog WordPress Template 1.3

Tada & Blog (developed by ad-theme) is a versatile and visually clean WordPress theme designed for personal bloggers who want a balance between simplicity and modern features. It is built to be a "ready-to-go" solution, making it ideal for lifestyle, travel, fashion, and photography blogs.

As of early 2026, it remains a popular choice on platforms like Envato Elements because it includes several premium features bundled for free.

Core Features & Layouts

5 Distinct Homepage Styles: Includes layouts ranging from a classic blog list to a masonry grid and a full-width photography style.

5 Blog Layout Variations: You can choose how your individual posts are displayed (e.g., standard, small images, or tile grid).

Built-in Premium Plugins:

Fast Media Gallery ($18 value): A high-performance gallery tool for showcasing photos.

Fast Slider ($17 value): For creating smooth, animated hero sections on your homepage.

One-Click Demo Import: Allows you to set up the theme to look exactly like the professional preview in seconds.

Sticky Navigation: The menu stays at the top of the screen as users scroll, improving site navigation on long-form blog posts.

Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Page Builder

Fully compatible with WPBakery and Visual Composer.

Framework

Built on the Bootstrap grid system for perfect responsiveness.

Typography

Full integration with Google Fonts library.

File Types

Includes CSS, JS, and PHP files; some versions also include PSD files for designers.

Compatibility

Tested up to WordPress 5.1+, but widely used on modern 6.x versions with core updates.

Key Design Elements

Sidebar Flexibility: You can choose a Left Sidebar, Right Sidebar, or Full Width (no sidebar) for every page and post individually.

Social Integration: Built-in social icon sets for linking to your Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook profiles.

4 Preloader Types: Customizable animations that play while your page content loads, adding a touch of professional polish.

Retina Ready: Icons and graphics are optimized to look sharp on high-definition mobile and tablet screens.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Lightweight: It doesn't have the "code bloat" of massive multipurpose themes, leading to faster initial load times.

Ease of Use: It is designed for users who want to spend more time writing and less time fiddling with complex theme panels.

Comprehensive Documentation: Includes a detailed guide for setup and troubleshooting.

Cons:

Classic Editor Roots: While it works with the Block Editor (Gutenberg), its advanced layout features are primarily tied to WPBakery.

Design "Vibe": It has a very specific "Clean Personal Blog" look; it may require significant CSS work to make it look like a corporate or high-tech site.

Is it right for you?

Choose Tada & Blog if: You are a solo creator or influencer looking for a stylish, easy-to-manage "journal-style" website.

Skip Tada & Blog if: You need a high-conversion e-commerce store or a complex magazine with dozens of category filters—themes like Newspaper or Extra would serve those needs better.

Would you like me to show you how to set up the "Fast Slider" on your homepage, or should I help you find the CSS code to change the primary theme color?