Masonry Blog Pro Plugin is a premium plugin that adds features and functionalities to Masonry Blog free theme.

Note: Please also see the Masonry Blog free theme documentation since Masonry Blog Pro Plugin is only the extension of Masonry Blog free theme.

Why is Masonry Blog Pro Plugin a plugin but not a theme?

When switching from the free version to the pro version, if the pro version was a theme, then all the settings that have been set would be lost and must be reconfigured. But in the case of the pro version as a plugin, all the settings would not be lost.

Where can I purchase and find Masonry Blog Pro Plugin?

Please follow this purchase link to buy Masonry Blog Pro Plugin. Once you’ve purchased Masonry Blog Pro Plugin, you’ll receive an email that contains the download link and license key(s).

You can also find the download link and manage your license key(s) from your account page.

What are prerequisites for installing Masonry Blog Pro Plugin?

Since Masonry Blog Pro Plugin is an extension of the Masonry Blog theme, the Masonry Blog theme must be installed. Without the Masonry Blog theme, Masonry Blog Pro Plugin will not work.

How to install Masonry Blog Pro Plugin?

Once you’ve downloaded the zip file of Masonry Blog Pro Plugin, follow the instructions below to install it.

  • On your WordPress dashboard, click on Plugins.
  • Click on Add New button and then Upload Plugin button.
  • Upload the zip file and click on Install Now button.
  • Once the installation is finished, activate the plugin.

How to activate License Key?

It is necessary to activate the license key for the Masonry Blog Pro Plugin. Or else you will not get features, functionalities, and updates after finishing installing and activating the plugin. You’ll receive the license key within an email when you’ve purchased the Masonry Blog Pro Plugin or you can simply log in to your account to manage your license key(s).

Below are the instructions to activate the license key:

  • On your WordPress dashboard, click on Plugin License.
  • Enter the license key and click on the Save Changes button.

How to import pro demo contents?

  • On your WordPress dashboard, hover on Appearance, then click on Import Demo Content.
  • Select one of the available demo content and click on the Import Demo button.

Note: If you’ve already had content on your website, please do not import demo contents.

Manage Header

Arrange Header Sections

  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Site Header > Header Sections.
  • Drag and drop to arrange the header sections.

Configure Header Colors

You’ll find options to control colors of individual header sections in Site Header panel in customizer.

Manage Site Carousel

Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Site Carousel to configure site carousel’s options.

You’ll find options to change the carousel’s colors, typography, layout, and other carousel related options.

Manage Pages Options

Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Site Pages.

Here, you’ll find options to change settings for different pages of elements.

Change Layout for Blog Posts Listing

There are three layouts for blog listing which are common for blog(default home) page, archive(category) page and search page. You’ll find the option to change the layout for blog posts listing in Appearance > Customize > Site Pages > Blog/Archive/Search.

Social Share, Post Views Count and Post Comments Count

You’ll find global option to control social share, post views and post comments number in Appearance > Customize > Site Page > Social Share/Views Count/Comments Count. Options to control social share, post views count and post comments count for different pages can be found on individual sections in customizer.

Hide Archive Classifier

  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Site Pages > Blog/Archive/Search.
  • Disable option Show Archive Classifier.

Exclude Pages in Search Results

  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Site Pages > Search Page.
  • Enable option Exclude Pages From Search Results.

Configure Global Colors

  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Global Colors.
  • General Color section contains color options for link and button.
  • Category Meta Color section contains color options for category meta.

Configure Global Typography

  • Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Global Typography.
  • Body section contains typography options for global body elements such as a paragraph.
  • Headings section contains typography options for headings H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, and H6.
  • Global Post Titles section contains typography options for posts title.
  • Global Widget Title Typo section contains typography options for widget titles.

Instagram Widget

  • Navigate to Appearance > Widgets.
  • Drag and drop widget named, MB: Instagram Widget to any widget areas.
  • Widgets under the Instagram Widget Area are displayed on the blog(default home page), only.

Contact and Support

If you need support or have questions regarding Masonry Blog Pro Plugin, please contact us.