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Is TheGem a good creative multipurpose WordPress theme?
TheGem is CodexThemes' creative multipurpose WordPress theme, priced at $59 with almost 87,000 sales and a 4.87 rating. Its distinguishing feature is scale: more than 400 ready-to-use creative templates, the largest template library of any creative theme in this collection. CodexThemes maintains parallel WPBakery and Elementor editions rather than forcing everyone onto one builder, and the theme was updated in August 2026.
Best for: creative studios and agencies that want finished art direction rather than a blank starting point
The TheGem WordPress theme from CodexThemes carries the largest creative template library in this collection – more than 400 ready-to-use layouts – alongside a 4.87 rating.
Two editions, one theme
CodexThemes maintains parallel WPBakery and Elementor versions rather than migrating everyone to one builder. Consequently a WPBakery agency and an Elementor agency can both buy the same theme. Moreover, that choice happens at setup rather than mid-project. For this collection it means TheGem stays a genuine WPBakery option in 2026 rather than a historical one.
400+ templates that already look designed
The template count is the headline, but the quality matters more. Furthermore, the layouts arrive with real art direction – typography, spacing and imagery that hold together – instead of the grey placeholder look most multipurpose themes ship. As a result, a studio can start from something presentable and edit down, which is faster than building up from a blank grid.
Performance as a selling point
CodexThemes markets TheGem on speed, and the theme loads assets selectively rather than everything on every page. Therefore a template-heavy theme does not automatically mean a slow site. However, importing a full demo on modest shared hosting is still a heavy operation, so plan the first install accordingly.
The cost of choice
Browsing 400+ templates takes time, and that is the honest downside. In addition, the strong visual identity means plain corporate projects need restyling rather than straight import. Nevertheless, the 4.87 rating across almost 87,000 sales suggests most buyers find what they came for, and the August 2026 update keeps it current.
Key features:
- 400+ ready-to-use creative templates
- Parallel WPBakery and Elementor editions
- 4.87 rating across ~87,000 sales
- Selective asset loading for performance
- WooCommerce and portfolio layouts included
- Updated August 2026
A closer look at the demo
Our verdict on the TheGem WordPress theme
Want finished design rather than a blank canvas, and still need WPBakery? The TheGem WordPress theme gives you 400+ art-directed templates in both builder editions. Open the Free Theme Demo and browse the template library!
Finally, CodexThemes last updated it on 20 August 2026 over on ThemeForest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TheGem work with WPBakery?
Yes. CodexThemes maintains parallel WPBakery and Elementor editions of the theme, so you pick the builder at setup rather than being migrated onto one.
How many templates does TheGem include?
More than 400 ready-to-use creative templates – the largest such library in this collection.
Is TheGem fast?
CodexThemes markets it on performance and it loads assets selectively rather than globally. Importing a full demo is still heavy on modest shared hosting.
TheGem or The7?
TheGem sells finished art direction through its template library; The7 sells granular control through its options panel. Both support WPBakery. Read our The7 review to compare.
Is TheGem suitable for corporate sites?
It is, but the demos carry a strong creative identity, so plain corporate projects need restyling rather than a straight import. Total is the more neutral starting point.
How much does TheGem cost?
$59 on ThemeForest, with six months of author support included. Check the item page, as CodexThemes runs sales periodically.
This theme belongs to the WordPress Collections of:
- Best WordPress Visual Composer Themes
- Best Multipurpose WordPress Themes
- Best Creative WordPress Themes
- Top ThemeForest Themes
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What we like
- 400+ ready-to-use creative templates
- 4.87 rating across almost 87,000 sales
- Parallel WPBakery and Elementor editions
- Strong art direction - demos look finished, not generic
- Performance is an explicit selling point
- Updated August 2026
Worth noting
- 400+ templates take time to browse before you choose
- The two builder editions mean picking a lane at setup
- Demo import is heavy on modest hosting
- Strong visual identity needs restyling for plain corporate work
