Thrive Themes Features & Development Timeline

At Thrive Themes, we’re constantly striving to deliver the best tools and solutions for your online business. Today, we’re excited to announce a major shift in our approach to website automation, one that will benefit you more than ever before.As we continue to grow and expand our product suite, I’ve made the strategic decision to retire Thrive Automator and partner with our sister brand, Uncanny Automator.Why We Partnered with Uncanny AutomatorAs you know, Thrive Automator has been an essential tool in connecting our ecosystem of products. However, it has fallen behind as we focus on our flagship products. The team at Uncanny Automator have spent years focusing exclusively on automation. They’re experts at building powerful WordPress automation software that helps businesses like yours grow.Their platform offers unparalleled capabilities, with over 195+ integrations, 1200+ triggers and actions, and advanced features like social media automation, scheduled and recurring automations, bulk actions, imports […]

🌎 Drum roll, please…Calling all travel enthusiasts, tour operators, and adventure seekers – we’ve created a stunning new WordPress travel theme that brings the world’s wonders to life!Introducing Travel – a WordPress theme that lets you flaunt breathtaking destinations and turns website visitors into excited travelers (experience it here!) And it’s available in Thrive Theme Builder, ready for you to try out! This is your chance to build a professional travel website that makes your destinations pop and booking a breeze. From mountain expeditions to island getaways, Travel helps you bring every adventure to life beautifully.All without touching a single line of code. Ready to see what makes Travel special? Let’s dive in… Continue Reading

Two big updates to end the year with a bang! Welcome to our December release.We’ve added course level grading to Thrive Apprentice – bringing another layer of professionalism to your online courses. And, Thrive Architect now features over 6 million built-in stock images for faster, smoother content creation.Want to see what these features can do for your business? Let’s explore! Table Of Contents 1. A Grading Revolution Comes to Thrive Apprentice2. Save Time with Thousands of Stock Images at Your Fingertips3. More Updates in Thrive Architect 1. A Grading Revolution Comes to Thrive ApprenticeGreat news for course creators – you can now add an overall grade to your online courses! This new feature lets you assign and calculate overall grades based on how your students perform in various assessments throughout your course content.Add the perfect finishing touch! Now your courses can include an overall grade to celebrate student achievementCourse Level Grading […]

We’re excited to share that we’ve made a couple of key improvements to our recently released, most highly-requested feature: vertical tabs.In last month’s release, we made a big upgrade to our Tabs element in Thrive Architect, to allow you to choose between displaying horizontal or vertical tabs.Our goal was to give you a fresh way to:Redefine how you use space on your pagesCreate layouts that fit your content, not the other way aroundGive your visitors a cleaner, more intuitive navigation experienceAnd we were able to do just that – and we’ve loved the feedback we’ve received from you, the Thrive fam. And today, we’re back with a couple of key improvements to make your experience with vertical tabs even better.A Better Mobile View for Vertical TabsOur vertical tabs looked great on desktop screens, and tablets too. The clean, organized layout made navigation intuitive and content easily scannable. But when it […]

This month’s feature release brings two new updates to improve your Thrive experience:First, we’ve added our most highly requested feature — vertical tabs — to Thrive Architect, giving you a fresh way to organize content on your pages. Now you can choose between horizontal and vertical layouts, opening up new design possibilities for your websites.Second, we’re introducing new notifications access right inside your Thrive Themes products. No more digging through emails or checking our blog for updates. You’ll get important Thrive news, license info, and product update announcements right where you work.These new features make building websites more flexible and staying informed about Thrive easier than ever. Let’s dive in and explore what’s new! Table Of Contents 1. Vertical Tabs in Thrive Architect2. Thrive Notifications in WordPress DashboardWrapping Up 1. Vertical Tabs in Thrive ArchitectWe’re really excited about this updated feature in Thrive Architect— Vertical Tabs — for one specific reason:This […]

We’re excited to kick off the month with a refreshing update to Thrive Leads: 24 new pop-up designs to help you engage visitors and increase conversions. 🎉These templates look great and are ready for you to add to your site to start generating more sales.Keep reading to learn more! Table of Contents New Designs to Help You Make the Most of Sales SeasonTemplates for Specific Seasons: Level Up Your PromotionsAutumn/Fall TemplatesBack to School TemplatesBlack Friday Templates“Goodbye Summer” TemplatesPut These New Templates to Work New Designs to Help You Make the Most of Sales SeasoneCommerce sales are worth $200+ billion – which means there is money to be made.Sales season is here and we want you to be ready to take full advantage of it. These pop-up templates are your shortcut to running effective sales campaigns without the usual hassle. We’ve designed them to integrate smoothly with your site, so you can […]

We’re back with another exciting roundup of our latest release at Thrive Themes 🎉.In this release, we’ve added 2 more stunning themes to Thrive Theme Builder, another new form field for Thrive Architect forms, and a neat addition to Drip scheduling in Thrive Apprentice.Let’s get into it. Table Of Contents 1. New Date/Time Field in All Thrive Lead Generation Forms2. New Thrive Apprentice Drip Feature: Apply an Exact Time to Your Drip Schedule3. Meet Gallery Theme: Turn Your Art Portfolio into a Professional Showcase4. Meet Spa Theme: Create the Perfect Tranquil VibeOther fixes + There’s More to Come 1. New Date/Time Field in All Thrive Lead Generation FormsAfter stacks of feature requests for this one, we’ve added another field to our Thrive lead generation element – A Date/Time picker, available in Thrive Architect or any of our products that use our visual editor.Easy forms = more conversions… and that’s what […]

Want to learn how to create a mega menu in WordPress? If you’ve been feeling frustrated trying to organize your growing site’s navigation, you’re not alone. A well-designed mega menu could be exactly what you need to make your website more user-friendly and keep visitors from getting lost in your content. Creating an effective mega menu isn’t just about dumping links into a dropdown – it needs thoughtful planning that considers your site’s structure, your visitors’ needs, and your overall design. But don’t let that intimidate you! Whether you’re new to WordPress or you’ve been building sites for years, we’ll walk you through a simple, step-by-step process to create a professional mega menu that both looks great and works smoothly. Ready to transform your site’s navigation into something your visitors will actually enjoy using? Table of Contents When Should You Use Mega Menus?…But You’ll Need More than a Mega Menu to Create […]

Looking for the best WordPress pricing plugin but feeling lost with all the options? You’re not alone. The way you display your pricing can make a big difference in turning visitors into customers, and picking the right plugin helps make this job easier. Basic tables can look unprofessional, and complex layouts often confuse visitors. A good pricing table plugin lets you build clean, readable displays that guide potential customers toward making a decision. But with so many choices available, how do you find the right one? I’ve looked up dozens of plugins and narrowed down the top 10 WordPress pricing table options. From simple solutions to feature-rich tools, this list covers what actually works for different business needs. After running three different WordPress sites myself, I know firsthand how much time the right plugin can save you. Let’s explore these plugins and help you pick one that fits your website. Table of Contents […]

I once found myself on a website that was so long, I felt like I was reading a novel. By the time I scrolled to the section I needed, I had aged a year and was contemplating a career change. If only they had jump links! I could have saved myself from the existential crisis of scrolling. This blog post is here to help. Improving your website’s navigation isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for keeping visitors engaged and ensuring they have a positive experience. When I first heard about jump links (also known as anchor links), I thought, ‘Great, another techy term to confuse me!’ But after I finally gave them a shot, I realized they were like the GPS for my website. Suddenly, my visitors weren’t getting lost in the wilderness of my content anymore because I’d improved the accessibility and user experience.. But you’ll need a little more than just this […]