Vernum - Responsive OnePage Parallax WordPress Theme 3.0

Vernum is a sleek, modern One-Page Parallax WordPress theme specifically designed for creative agencies, digital studios, and modern businesses. It focuses on a minimalist "Clean & White" aesthetic, using significant whitespace to let imagery and bold typography stand out.

As of early 2026, Vernum remains a reliable choice for those who want a "Ready-to-Go" landing page without the complexity of a massive multipurpose theme.

Core Design Philosophy: The Parallax Experience

The hallmark of Vernum is its smooth jQuery-powered parallax scrolling. Instead of just moving down the page, background layers move at different speeds, creating a high-end 3D sensation that is particularly effective for high-impact brand storytelling.

Key Features

Visual Page Builder: Comes with a built-in drag-and-drop builder, allowing you to reorder sections (About, Team, Portfolio, Services) easily.

Responsive & Retina Ready: Built on a fluid grid that automatically optimizes for 4K monitors, tablets, and smartphones.

AJAX Portfolio: Portfolio items open within the same page using AJAX, preventing the user from losing their scroll position—essential for a high-conversion one-page experience.

Animated Elements: Includes "Fly-in" CSS3 animations that activate as the user scrolls into a new section.

Custom Backgrounds: Every section of the one-page layout can have its own unique image, color, or video background.

Technical Specifications (2026 Update)

Feature

Details

Code Base

HTML5 / CSS3 / jQuery

Framework

Robust proprietary framework (no heavy external dependencies)

Compatibility

Fully compatible with WordPress 6.x and PHP 8.2+

SEO

Built with semantic coding for faster search engine crawling

Icons

Full support for FontAwesome and IonIcons

Comparison: Vernum vs. Modern Alternatives

Feature

Vernum

Astra / Neve (2026)

Primary Use

Dedicated One-Page Parallax

Multipurpose / Multi-page

Customization

Section-based / Shortcode

Block-based / Full Site Editing

Visual Style

Brutalist / Creative

Generic / Corporate

Setup Speed

Very High (One-click)

Medium (Requires kit import)

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Ultra-Fast Setup: Because it is strictly a one-page theme, you can have a professional site live in under an hour by simply filling in the pre-set sections.

Performance: It doesn't carry the weight of 100+ demo sites, making it much faster out of the box than themes like Avada or Bridge.

Unique Nav Logic: The "ScrollTo" navigation menu automatically highlights which section the user is currently viewing.

Cons:

One-Page Focus: While you can technically add a blog, it is not designed for content-heavy websites with hundreds of pages.

Builder Learning Curve: Its built-in builder is simpler than Elementor, but less flexible if you want to create totally custom, non-grid layouts.

Is it right for you?

Choose Vernum if: You are an agency or freelancer launching a new service, or you need a high-impact event landing page that looks "expensive" but is easy to maintain.

Skip Vernum if: You plan to expand into a massive e-commerce store or a news magazine—one-page layouts become difficult to navigate once you have too much content.

Would you like me to show you how to set up the "ScrollTo" menu links so they align perfectly with your parallax sections?