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Is Hayler a good AJAX portfolio WordPress theme?
Hayler is a $39 creative portfolio WordPress theme from ClaPat. It is the WordPress edition of the Hayler HTML template, with GSAP motion, Lenis smooth scroll and AJAX page transitions you switch on in the settings. You build pages in Gutenberg with Hayler Blocks, not Elementor. It was updated on 15 October 2026 and has 18 sales, so it has no rating yet.
Best for: Designers, photographers and studios who want an animated AJAX portfolio they can edit in the block editor
The Hayler WordPress theme is a creative portfolio theme from ClaPat that costs $39. It is the WordPress edition of the Hayler HTML template. So you get the same GSAP motion, Lenis smooth scroll and AJAX page transitions, but you edit the content in WordPress.
AJAX page transitions in Hayler
AJAX is optional in Hayler. You turn on “Load Pages With Ajax” in the settings, and pages then change behind a transition cover without a full reload. With the switch off, each page loads normally. ClaPat says that mode is better for plugins that bind only once. In other words, you choose between smooth motion and plugin safety. That makes it a flexible pick among portfolio WordPress themes.
Gutenberg and Hayler Blocks, not Elementor
Hayler does not use a page builder. Instead, you build pages in Gutenberg with Hayler Blocks. The layout starts with a Row, then Columns Group and Column blocks. On top of that, you add lists, media and elements such as Marquee, Counter, Accordion and Clients Slider. Site-wide colors, fonts, header, footer, cursor and preloader live in ClaPat Options.
Portfolio templates and motion
The theme ships eight page templates. Five are for work: Portfolio Grid, Slider, Carousel, Lists and the Portfolio Item page. The grid has category filters and a grid or list switch. Moreover, a project page can jump to the next project when you reach the end. GSAP drives scroll effects, Pinned Rows and a Trail Gallery that follows the cursor. Hayler also sits in our list of GSAP WordPress themes.
What to check before you buy
Hayler was updated on 15 October 2026 and lists WordPress 7.0.x support. However, it has only 18 sales and no rating yet. Also, the demo importer needs your license. The theme ships a WPML config file, while Contact Form 7 is a separate install. Finally, ClaPat says to build layouts with the Hayler Blocks Row, not core Columns.
Key features:
- Optional AJAX page transitions with transition covers
- GSAP scroll motion and Lenis smooth scroll
- Gutenberg with Hayler Blocks, no Elementor
- Portfolio Grid, Slider, Carousel, Lists and Item templates
- Magic cursor and animated preloader
- Light or dark scheme per page and per project
- WPML config file and child theme
Our verdict on the Hayler WordPress theme
Do you want an AJAX portfolio that you can edit in the block editor? Then the Hayler WordPress theme is a strong new option. First, click through a few projects with the transitions on, so open the Free Theme Demo!
ClaPat last updated the theme on 15 October 2026 on ThemeForest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayler?
Hayler is a creative portfolio WordPress theme from ClaPat. It sells for $39 on ThemeForest.
Does Hayler use AJAX?
Yes, as an option. Turn on “Load Pages With Ajax” in the settings to get page transitions without a full reload.
Does Hayler need Elementor?
No. You build pages in Gutenberg with Hayler Blocks from the bundled ClaPat Builder plugin.
Which WordPress versions does Hayler support?
It needs WordPress 6.0 or newer and is tested up to 7.1. It also needs PHP 7.4 or newer.
Is there an HTML version?
Yes. ClaPat sells Hayler as a separate HTML template, and the WordPress theme uses the same front-end.
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What we like
- AJAX page transitions you can switch on or off
- GSAP motion and Lenis smooth scroll
- Gutenberg with Hayler Blocks, no page builder
- Five portfolio templates: Grid, Slider, Carousel, Lists, Item
- WPML config file included
- Updated 15 October 2026
Worth noting
- No ThemeForest rating yet (18 sales)
- Layouts should use the Hayler Blocks Row, not core Columns
- AJAX mode is less suited to plugins that bind only once
- Demo import needs the license
