TownPress – Municipality & Town Government WordPress Theme

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A Five Star WordPress Theme For Your Local Government

Introducing TownPress: the premium WordPress theme you’ve been waiting for, specifically designed for municipalities, parishes, towns, and cities. This isn’t just any theme; it’s a powerhouse built to fulfill modern municipal needs. With niche-specific features like a local weather widget, detailed listing directory, a calendar for upcoming events, a repository for town documents, stunning galleries, and so much more, it’s all packed in a classic three-column layout that exudes professionalism.

Made with love in Europe — every detail in the front end, back end, and the underlying code has been meticulously crafted. Its five-star rating speaks volumes, and is bolstered by clear documentation and reliable support. Need assistance? Check out the support and presale forum or shoot a private message.

With over 100 updates since its launch, TownPress stands proud as one of the most reliable WordPress themes on the market!

Ready to see it in action? Check out the TownPress in the Live Preview!

Built With No Clutter, Straight To The Point Philosophy

You’ll appreciate the clean code crafted not just for developers looking to customize, but also for users who need accessibility and search engine friendliness. TownPress is designed with SEO and accessibility at its core.

Want to reflect your municipality’s unique brand? No problem! TownPress lets you create a custom color scheme in just a few clicks. And yes, it’s a responsive theme — looking sharp on mobile and desktop alike!

TownPress is translation-ready (including support for RTL languages) and optimized for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). Plus, it supports the Elementor and WPBakery Page Builder plugins (note: importable demo data is for the WordPress block editor only).

Main Features

This theme isn’t just pretty; it’s practical. With several built-in post types, managing diverse content has never been easier.

The Directory module makes showcasing local businesses simple, complete with crucial contact details and operating hours.

The Documents module allows citizens to access local attachments from your WordPress site and external links, all in one place.

Got events? The Events module seamlessly organizes everything from dates to locations and recurrences.

Keep the spotlight on your town’s highlights with the Galleries module—show off stunning photos of your town’s most cherished sights.

Stay connected with the community using the News module to keep citizens informed.

The Notices module is perfect for delivering important messages without cluttering your main news feed.

And for a glimpse into local governance, the People module elegantly displays profiles of elected officials and key personnel.

General Features

Multiple map providers
Easy integration with Google Maps, Mapbox, and Open Street Map for directory listings and event locations.

Mobile-friendly design
An appealing look regardless of device—desktop or mobile.

Gutenberg compatibility
Create custom pages with ease using WordPress’s native editor; no third-party page builders necessary—though it’s compatible with Elementor and WPBakery Page Builder too.

Forum capabilities
The TownPress theme supports the bbPress plugin for an engaging community forum right on your site.

Custom color schemes
Develop a unique color palette effortlessly through the admin panel, or dive into the dedicated CSS (SCSS) file for complete control over every hue in your theme.

Translation files included
The TownPress theme and all bundled LSVR plugins are completely translatable.

Modular post types
Easily disable unnecessary post types and keep your admin area clean and efficient.

Demo content included
Recreate the live preview in minutes! (Note: imported demo images are excluded due to copyright reasons, and demo pages are editable only via the WordPress block editor).

Developer-friendly code
The code is well-commented, allowing all front-end customizations through a child theme.

Child theme included
Get your site ready for advanced coding tweaks.

RTL support
The theme automatically switches to RTL mode when your site language is set accordingly.

PHP 8 compatibility
Maximize server performance with the latest PHP version.

Images seen in live preview (demo) are NOT included.

Admin Screens

Front page edit screen |
Event post edit screen |
Directory pages customizer screen

FAQ

Is the item price a one-time fee or subscription-based?
Like all products on ThemeForest, it’s a one-time payment. This grants you six months of support plus updates for the lifetime of the item (as long as it’s available for sale on ThemeForest). Support can be extended as needed.

What does the support include?
Support covers theme-related issues or feature explanations. While we don’t handle extensive customization, I often share simple CSS snippets and helpful tips. Before reaching out, please explore the theme documentation — it likely covers your question. You can also find more on item support in this official article.

Can I use the theme on both staging/development sites and my live site simultaneously?
Absolutely! Use the theme on as many staging/development sites as you like alongside your live site. Just keep in mind that a single license only permits use on one live site. Check here for more on licenses.

How can I contact you privately?
Feel free to use the contact form on my profile page for private messages.

Is the WPBakery Page Builder plugin included with the theme?
Yes, the bundled version of this plugin is included.

Can’t Decide Between the Wordbench, the Pressville, and the TownPress?

If you’re on the hunt for a theme for your community or local government site, look no further — each of these gems will exceed your expectations. They’re all meticulously crafted for just that purpose!

When it comes to features, these three themes are practically identical, bundled with must-have LSVR plugins for events, directory listings, documents, notices, galleries, and person directories. The backend experience mirrors each other, as does the quality of the code.

They’re all developer-friendly, fully customizable through a child theme. The real differentiator? The design. Choose the one that best fits the aesthetic of your municipal site!

Need Assistance?

Online Documentation |
Support and Presale Forum |
Send a PM

Customer Reviews

Great, great, great! I love it!

The author of the theme seems very responsive to customer questions and feedback.

Besides the clear manual, awesome design, and simple setup, you provide fantastic support, with quick replies when I have questions and the personal touch when needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to snag another template from you.

Beautiful template for cities—clean design, easy setup in administration, valid HTML5 code—overall excellent work, thank you!

If I could list multiple reasons, I would: Support — TOP quality Theme — Best by far on ThemeForest!

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Updates

v3.8.10 – 2 January 2025

Improved compatibility with WordPress 6.7
Updated LSVR 3rd Party Toolkit to 1.3.1
Updated LSVR Directory to 1.8.4
Updated LSVR Documents to 1.7.3
Updated LSVR Elements to 1.4.9
Updated LSVR Events to 1.9.7
Updated LSVR Framework to 1.9.2
Updated LSVR Galleries to 1.7.3
Updated LSVR Notices to 1.6.2
Updated LSVR People to 1.8.4
Updated LSVR TownPress Toolkit to 1.6.1
Updated Envato Market to 2.0.12
Updated WPBakery Page Builder plugin to 8.1 (learn how to update it https://themeforest.net/item/townpress-municipality-wordpress-theme/11490395/faqs/32829)

For the full changelog, check it out here.