What is GeneratePress? WordPress theme with poor display speed? Comparison with Astra!

Hello, Fujii, I'm strong. In this article, we will discuss the WordPress theme that is popular all over the world.GeneratePress".

If you want to speed up your WordPress site and are looking for a light and fast WordPress theme, thenGeneratePressto one of the options.

First of all, from the beginning, we are appealing to the fast display speed of GeneratePress, but the display speed is really fast.

Because GeneratePressIt has been developed with display and loading speed as the top priority.

TL for those who are too long to read before doing a GeneratePress review; DR (summary).

Now, let's start the review.

What is GeneratePress?

Many people have never heard of it in Japan. GeneratePress is a WordPress theme that has a reputation for being "fast" in the world, especially for marketers and bloggers.

GeneratePress is recommended for people who:

• People who want to speed up their site/blog display speed
• Who want to combine it with a WordPress page builder like Elementor

This WordPress theme was developed by Tom Usborne.

Who is Tom Usborne?

Tom has been using WordPress for over 10 years. He said that he has been creating the site itself since he was 11 years old.

He is a "real thing" who devotes all his time to development to GeneratePress outside of his family.

GeneratePress loved around the world

It's been 6 years since GeneratePress went on sale, and it's now a beloved WordPress theme all over the world.

As of 2022, GeneratePress is installed on over 400,000 websites just as you can check. This WordPress theme has many users, including myself.

So why is this GeneratePress so popular? We will explain its advantages and disadvantages.

Pros of GeneratePress

First of all,GeneratePress is the lightest WordPress theme in the worldIt is one of them.

You can make the page display fast and create a site that loads crisply. There is no useless code or unnecessary functionality.

It has curated and clean code, as well as sophisticated features and customizations.

Is that practical?

You will think so.

GeneratePress themes can be combined with numerous page builders, such as Elementor and Beaver Builder. Therefore,It is also safe for those who want to create a page with a high design.

"No, I don't like Elementor because it slows down the site..."

Even if you don't like these page builder plugins, it's okay.

A unique plugin called GenerateBlocksIt is also available. You can use this WordPress plugin to create a well-designed website without a page builder.

I will explain the details later.

Furthermore, the ultimate advantage.

GeneratePress can be installed and used for up to 500 websites. Although it is officially allowed, it is also possible to create a website for clients.

GeneratePress Cons

GeneratePress lacks granular features.

There are no detailed functions...

For example, GeneratePress doesn't have the ability to place a CTA at the bottom of a blog post or display a notification bar at the top of the page, like my blog.

In other words, for those who don't need such features, it's not a big problem.

Is that about it? In other words, it is English.

GeneratePress is English. You must also read the manual in English.

However, if you use Chrome Translate on Google Chrome, you can read it without any problems.

Also, the setting itself is not difficult.

If you find it difficult to set it up, I will also write a video or article explaining how to set up and use GeneratePress from scratch, so please let me know in the comments.

We will consider it.

Comparison of GeneratePress Free and Paid Versions

GeneratePress has a free and paid version.

The free version of GenaratePress has very limited features compared to the paid version.

Speaking clearly,The free version of GeneratePress alone won't allow you to create a well-designed WordPress website.

Customizability limitations are large

As a specific point, the free version is quite limited in terms of customization of the layout of the blog post list page, color, text, width, background image, etc.

Please see the video below that I have prepared. Customizability is different.

With the free GeneratePress, you can't add or change the color of each part because it limits the color changes on your site. (If you have CSS knowledge, you can force it to be specified...)

You can create designs like Lego bricks

There are also benefits to using the paid version of GeneratePress.

It combines the free GenerateBlocks plugin with the freedom to intuitively customize every part of your website visually.

You can customize your site with Lego bricks. There is a high degree of freedom.

GeneratePress Pricing

The paid version of GeneratePress offers two pricing plans: an annual plan and a lifetime (one-time purchase) plan.

The annual plan costs $59/year, and the lifetime price is $249/one-time payment.

In the case of the annual plan, you can purchase it for about $59×140 yen = 8,260 yen in dollar-yen conversion. It is cheaper than Japan WordPress themes.

By the way, GeneratePress also has a money-back guarantee. You can use the money-back guarantee within 30 days of the date of purchase. You probably won't need to get a refund. You'll love it.

What is the difference between an annual plan and a lifetime plan?

The only difference between an annual plan and a lifetime plan is whether you pay annually or buy it all in one lump sum.

Both offer support, and both plans can be installed and used on up to 500 WordPress sites. … Amazing right.

This blog only introduces carefully selected products. Among them,GeneratePress is worth the price you pay for its ease of use, practicality, and features.

Comparison of GeneratePress with Other WordPress Themes

We have reviewed several WordPress themes on our blog so far.

In fact, you may be wondering which WordPress theme is right for you. So, let's compare it with some popular WordPress themes similar to GeneratePress.

GeneratePress vs Astra

Both are popular WordPress themes. The best feature of GeneratePress is that"Display speed & lightness"is. It has all the features, but if you want a highly designed site like a designer, this Astra is the way to go.

Astra is another lightweight WordPress theme. It is more customizable than GeneratePress. The design is also characterized by free control.

However, if you have a page builder like Elementor installed on Astra, GeneratePress is faster with the Generate Blocks plugin.

Introduced in this blogBrizyAnother WordPress theme that pairs well with Astra is also Astra.

There's nothing you can't do with GeneratePress, but Astra is an official recommended WordPress theme by Brizy.

In addition, GeneratePress can be installed and used on up to 500 websites. However, Astra can be installed and used on unlimited sites.

On a personal note, I am thinking of renewing this blog. At that time, I am not sure whether to use GeneratePress or Astra.

I will write an Astra review article soon.

Is there customer support for GeneratePress?

GeneratePress also provides customer support.Don't worry.

However, you must contact us in English. If you are not good at English, please write a comment at the bottom of this article, and I will answer as much as I can.

By the way, if you want to use GeneratePress support, there is a support community first.

If you have any problems, troubles, or questions, feel free to ask them within the community."What should I do about this?"If you write a question, you will receive a quick reply from the support team.

You should get a reply within 24 hours at the latest.

In English, there are also tutorials based on YouTube videos and articles on setup guides. There is also an inquiry form available, so you shouldn't have any concerns about support.

Summary of this article

It's a long article, but thank you for reading. My impression when I first used GeneratePress was that"Too fast"。

Among WordPress themes in the world today, it is by far the fastest in terms of display speed and lightweight.

I'm currently trying to revamp this blog, and I'm wondering if I should recreate it with GeneratePress. I recommend it with confidence.

What I personally like is thatGenerateBlocks plugin.

If you don't want to slow down your site's display speed by even a tenth of a second by using a WordPress page builder plugin like Elementor or Brizy, the GenerateBlocks plugin is useful.

It's also great to design pages with Elemetor or Brizy... There are many cases where it is not enough to include those page builders. If your main blog is your main business.

Well, the story has gone sideways. If you're looking for a lightweight WordPress theme with fast display, then GeneratePress is the way to go.