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About Ratio WP Theme

Ratio is a multipurpose WordPress theme built by Edge-Themes. It ships with over 40 pre-built demos covering portfolios, agencies, blogs, and business sites. The page builder integration uses WPBakery, and the theme leans on a modular shortcode system that gives you control over layout without touching code.

Edge-Themes has a consistent track record with themes like Bridge and Startit, and Ratio follows the same pattern: dense feature sets, frequent updates, and active support forums. The theme handles retina graphics natively, includes a mega menu builder, and supports WooCommerce out of the box. It is a solid starting point if you want a pre-packaged design system rather than a minimal base theme.

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Pros

Over 40 import-ready demos covering a wide range of industries
Built-in mega menu builder with multi-column and icon support
WooCommerce integration included with styled product and cart pages
Retina-ready graphics and HiDPI support across all elements
WPML compatible for multilingual site builds

Cons

WPBakery dependency creates lock-in and slows page builds with legacy shortcode markup
Options panel is large and poorly organised, making simple changes hard to locate
Default script loading is heavy, requiring manual optimisation for acceptable load times
Demo import can fail or produce incomplete results without a clean WordPress install
Customer support response times on the ThemeForest forums can be slow during busy periods

Who is Ratio for?

Creative Agency

Ratio’s agency demos include full-width hero sections, animated counters, team member grids, and case study layouts. A Ratio specialist can remap these sections to your service offering, swap in branded typography, and configure the portfolio filtering to match your project categories. The result is a client-facing site that looks custom without a full build from scratch.

Freelance Portfolio

For freelancers, Ratio provides portfolio grid layouts with hover effects, lightbox support, and filterable categories. A Ratio developer can thin down the demo to just the sections you need, connect a contact form to your preferred email tool, and ensure the site loads fast on mobile. Clean and focused without the bloat of unused demo sections.

WooCommerce Store

The built-in WooCommerce support covers product pages, cart, checkout, and shop archive styling. A Ratio expert can extend this with custom product layouts, branded cart pages, and upsell section placement. If you need payment gateway tweaks or custom variation selectors, those are standard jobs for a developer familiar with how Ratio handles WooCommerce templates.

Corporate Business Site

Corporate demos in Ratio include service blocks, icon boxes, testimonials, and stat counters. A Ratio developer can configure the page structure to match your company hierarchy, set up department landing pages, and integrate a jobs board or news section. The mega menu handles complex navigation structures well once it is configured correctly by someone who knows the builder.

Blog or Online Magazine

Ratio includes multiple blog layouts: masonry, grid, and standard list. A Ratio specialist can configure category archives, author pages, and related post logic to suit an editorial workflow. Combined with a caching layer and image optimisation, it handles moderate traffic without performance issues. Custom ad placement and newsletter integration are common additions for this use case.

Customizing Ratio

Ratio ships with a large options panel, but getting it to match a specific brand often takes more than toggling switches. Typography controls are granular but scattered across multiple panels. Colour schemes can be set globally or per page, which is powerful but easy to misconfigure.

A Ratio expert can cut through that complexity. Custom post type layouts, unique header styles, and portfolio filtering logic are common requests that go beyond what the options panel covers. A Ratio specialist can also strip out unused shortcode assets to reduce page weight, restructure the demo content to fit your actual content model, and create child theme overrides that survive updates. If you want results faster than trial and error, hiring a Ratio developer is the practical route.

Recommended plugins for Ratio

Ratio works with several common plugins, but compatibility needs checking before you install anything new. WooCommerce, WPML, and Slider Revolution are officially supported. For third-party tools, WPBakery elements from other vendors usually integrate cleanly.

Performance tuning matters here. Ratio loads a significant number of scripts by default, so pairing it with a solid WordPress performance setup makes a real difference to load times. On the SEO side, the theme outputs clean heading structures, but you will still want a dedicated WordPress SEO optimisation strategy to get the most from it.

Not sure which plugins to use? This WordPress plugins directory covers the most popular options with reviews and setup guides.

Ratio common issues

Ratio theme demo import not working

Demo import failures in Ratio usually come down to three things: PHP memory limits set too low, a non-clean WordPress install, or a timeout during the XML import. Set memory_limit to at least 256MB in your php.ini and increase max_execution_time to 300 seconds. Disable all third-party plugins before importing, then re-enable them after. If the problem persists, a manual import of the demo XML through the WordPress importer tool often works when the built-in importer fails.

Ratio theme header not showing correctly on mobile

Mobile header issues in Ratio typically involve the sticky header or mobile menu breakpoint setting in the theme options. Go to Edge Options, find the Header section, and check the mobile header behaviour setting. If the logo is oversized or the hamburger icon is misaligned, inspect the CSS for .mobile-header and check for conflicting styles from a plugin. A child theme override on the header template is the cleanest long-term fix.

WPBakery shortcodes showing as plain text in Ratio

If WPBakery shortcodes are rendering as raw text, the WPBakery plugin is either inactive or its version conflicts with Ratio’s bundled version. Go to Plugins and check whether WPBakery is active. If Ratio bundles it via TGM Plugin Activation, use that installer rather than a separately purchased licence. Version mismatches between the bundled and standalone plugin cause this exact issue. If you need help resolving plugin conflicts, see the WordPress bug fixing service.

Ratio theme slow page load speed

Ratio loads multiple CSS and JS files by default, including Slider Revolution and icon font libraries even on pages that do not use them. Start by enabling script concatenation in a caching plugin and disabling Slider Revolution on pages where it is unused. Lazy load images through a plugin like Smush or ShortPixel. Google Fonts can be self-hosted to remove an external DNS lookup. These changes alone often cut load time by 30 to 50 percent.

Ratio portfolio filter not working after update

Portfolio filter breaks in Ratio after an update usually point to a JavaScript conflict or an outdated Isotope library. Open your browser console and look for JS errors on the portfolio page. If Isotope throws an error, check whether a caching plugin is serving a stale version of the script. Clear all caches and test again. If the issue continues, it may be a conflict with another plugin loading its own version of jQuery. Deactivate plugins one by one to isolate the source.

Ratio WooCommerce product page layout broken

WooCommerce product page layout breaks in Ratio often happen after a WooCommerce update changes template hooks. Ratio uses custom template overrides in its woocommerce folder, and those can fall out of sync. Check the WooCommerce status screen under System Status for outdated templates. Updating theme template files to match the current WooCommerce version fixes this. If you are unsure which templates to update, the WordPress bug fixing service can handle it cleanly.

Ratio theme fonts not loading

Font loading issues in Ratio are usually caused by a Google Fonts connection problem or an incorrectly entered custom font name in the theme options. Go to Edge Options, find the Typography section, and confirm the font names match exactly what Google Fonts expects. If you are using a local font, verify the font file path is correct and the format is supported. On HTTPS sites, font files served over HTTP will be blocked by the browser as mixed content.

Ratio mega menu not displaying sub-items

Mega menu sub-items not displaying in Ratio usually comes down to the menu item not being configured correctly in the Ratio mega menu settings. Edit the parent menu item and confirm the mega menu is enabled for that item specifically. Check that child items are assigned to columns correctly. CSS z-index conflicts from third-party plugins can also push the mega menu behind other page elements. Inspect the dropdown container and increase the z-index value in your child theme if needed.

Ratio theme not updating through WordPress dashboard

Ratio theme updates require the Envato Market plugin or a manual upload if you purchased via ThemeForest. If the automatic update is not appearing, confirm your ThemeForest token is correctly entered in the Envato Market plugin settings. Tokens expire or become invalid after a password change on your Envato account. For manual updates, download the latest version from ThemeForest and upload via Appearance, then Themes, without deleting your child theme. Always back up before updating.

Ratio theme white space or blank sections on homepage

Blank sections or unexpected white space on a Ratio homepage are almost always caused by empty WPBakery rows left over from the demo import, or a section with a minimum height set in the row settings. Open the page in WPBakery’s backend editor and look for rows with no visible content. Delete empty rows and check row padding settings. If the issue appeared after an update, a cached version of the page may be showing stale markup. Clear server and plugin caches and reload. For persistent layout bugs, check the WordPress bug fixing service.

Ratio FAQ

Is Ratio theme good for beginners?

Ratio has a steep learning curve. The options panel is large and not well signposted, and WPBakery adds its own complexity. Someone comfortable with WordPress basics can get a demo running, but customising it meaningfully takes time. If you want a fast result without a long learning period, working with a Ratio specialist is more efficient than self-teaching the system.

Does Ratio theme work with Elementor?

Ratio is built around WPBakery, not Elementor. Elementor can be installed alongside it, but you will get conflicts in the editor and duplicate functionality. Edge-Themes does not officially support Elementor with Ratio. If you need Elementor specifically, a different base theme is a better fit. Mixing both builders on the same site creates maintenance problems over time.

How do I import a demo in Ratio theme?

Go to Edge Options in your WordPress dashboard and find the Import section. Select your demo from the list and click import. The process needs sufficient PHP memory and execution time. Use a clean WordPress install with no other plugins active during import. If the import fails partway through, reset the database and try again with increased PHP limits before attempting a second import.

Is Ratio theme compatible with WooCommerce?

Yes, Ratio includes WooCommerce support with styled templates for shop, product, cart, and checkout pages. The integration is solid for standard store setups. Complex WooCommerce customisations, such as custom product builders or subscription logic, will need developer work. The theme templates may also need updating after major WooCommerce version jumps to prevent layout issues.

How do I update Ratio theme safely?

Always back up your site before updating. Use the Envato Market plugin for automatic updates or download the latest zip from ThemeForest and upload manually. Never edit the parent theme files directly, as updates overwrite them. If you have a child theme set up correctly, your custom code stays intact. Test on a staging site first if your live site is business-critical.

Can I use Ratio theme for a multilingual site?

Ratio is listed as WPML compatible, meaning it passes WPML’s compatibility checks for string translation and layout behaviour. You can build a multilingual site using WPML or Polylang. Complex multilingual setups with separate menus, custom post types per language, and language-specific homepage layouts will need developer configuration to work reliably.

Does Ratio theme support custom fonts?

Yes. Ratio’s typography settings support Google Fonts natively. You can also upload custom fonts through the theme options. Enter the font family name and define the font formats. For self-hosted fonts, you will need to upload the font files to your server and reference them via the custom CSS panel or a child theme stylesheet. Font weight and style variants need to be set per element.

How do I create a child theme for Ratio?

Create a folder in wp-content/themes/ named something like ratio-child. Add a style.css with the Template: ratio header declaration and a functions.php that enqueues the parent theme stylesheet. Activate the child theme from Appearance, then Themes. All your customisations go into the child theme files so they survive parent theme updates without being overwritten.

Is Ratio theme still being updated by Edge-Themes?

Edge-Themes continues to release updates for Ratio. Update history is visible on the ThemeForest listing page. Updates typically address WooCommerce compatibility, WPBakery compatibility, and bug fixes from support reports. The pace of updates is moderate rather than rapid. Checking the changelog before each update is good practice to understand what changes are included.

Can I migrate my Ratio theme site to a new host?

Yes, a Ratio site can be migrated to a new host like any WordPress site. Export your database, transfer your files, update the wp-config.php with the new database credentials, and update the site URL. Plugins like Duplicator or All-in-One WP Migration handle most of this automatically. For complex setups, a dedicated WordPress migration service reduces the risk of data loss or broken functionality.

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Whether you need a full site build from a Ratio demo, a specific layout fixed, or a feature added on top of the existing theme, a Ratio developer can scope it accurately and deliver clean work. Get a free estimate and describe your project. You will hear back within 24 hours with a clear cost and timeline, and you are under no obligation to proceed.