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Is Manual still a good knowledge base theme in 2026?
Partly. Manual from pixelacehq costs $59 and has 4,323 sales, one of the largest records among knowledge base themes. It still offers detailed per-document access control and a deep live search. However, the latest release is version 7.5.4 from 24 May 2024, the listing stops at WordPress 6.5, and the rating is 4.06 from 112 reviews.
Best for: teams that need private documentation and deep search, and accept a listing that stops at WordPress 6.5
The Manual WordPress theme from pixelacehq is one of the best-selling knowledge base themes on ThemeForest, with 4,323 sales. However, its latest update arrived on 24 May 2024, so read the compatibility notes below before you buy.
Documentation, knowledge base and FAQ in one theme
Manual covers the full help center stack. You get documentation, a knowledge base, FAQ pages, a portfolio and a blog, all ready after a one-click demo import.
In addition, it works with bbPress for a forum, LearnPress for courses, weDocs for docs and WooCommerce for a shop. As a result, a support team can run everything from one dashboard.
Access control and a strong live search
Access control is the standout feature. You can make a document public, limit it to logged-in users or open it only to chosen users. Attached files can be public or limited to logged-in users.
The live search is just as deep. It highlights terms, shows trending searches and can search only titles, content or a chosen category. Therefore, large doc libraries stay easy to navigate.
A closer look at the Manual demo
20 demos on WPBakery and Elementor
The Manual demo library covers 20 sites, from software and hosting to universities and handyman services. Older demos use WPBakery, while newer ones such as Digital Agency and Handyman use Elementor.
Compatibility in 2026
Here is the catch. Version 7.5.4 from 24 May 2024 is the latest release, and the Software Version field stops at WordPress 6.5. Moreover, the 4.06 rating from 112 reviews is the lowest among the knowledge base themes we list.
The author is still active and released AI SmartBase, a newer knowledge base theme, in late 2025. Still, if you need WordPress 7 support today, compare Docfi first.
Key features:
- Documentation, knowledge base, FAQ, portfolio and blog
- Per-document access control for public, logged-in or chosen users
- Live search with highlights, trending searches and filters
- bbPress, LearnPress, weDocs and WooCommerce support
- 20 demos on WPBakery and Elementor, WPML and RTL ready
- $59, 4,323 sales, 4.06 rating, updated 24 May 2024
Our verdict on the Manual WordPress theme
Do you need private documents with fine-grained access? The Manual WordPress theme still handles that in fine detail. Open the Free Theme Demo and try the search!
Finally, pixelacehq last updated it on 24 May 2024 over on ThemeForest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manual still updated?
Not recently. The latest release is version 7.5.4 from 24 May 2024, and the listing stops at WordPress 6.5.
Can Manual hide documents from the public?
Yes. Each document can be public, limited to logged-in users or open only to chosen users.
Which page builders does Manual use?
Older demos use WPBakery, with pro files included. Newer demos use Elementor.
Does Manual include a forum?
Yes. Manual works with bbPress, and it also supports LearnPress for courses.
Manual or Docy?
Manual has more sales and per-user document access. Docy costs $89, gets frequent updates in 2026 and restricts docs by role through EazyDocs.
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What we like
- 4,323 sales, one of the largest records in the niche
- Access control: public, logged-in only or chosen users per document
- Deep live search with highlights and trending searches
- Documentation, knowledge base, FAQ, forum, LMS and shop in one theme
- 20 demos on WPBakery and Elementor
Worth noting
- Last update on 24 May 2024
- Software Version stops at WordPress 6.5
- 4.06 rating, the lowest in our knowledge base list
