Semplice

Spec sheet

What it does

Semplice 7 is a WordPress-based portfolio builder for designers and other creatives, using a visual grid editor without requiring templates or coding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Product

Semplice is a WordPress-based portfolio tool and theme for building portfolio pages or microsites.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Audience

The maker presents Semplice as a portfolio-building product for designers, artists, illustrators, and other creatives.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Free plan

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · semplice.com

Integrations

The feature page describes a Mailchimp module and video embed modules for YouTube and Vimeo.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Privacy

The privacy policy says the maker does not store credit card information and uses SSL when collecting financial information.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Support

The maker says it does not provide direct support at this time, but offers free critical updates and a helpdesk.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Animation builder

A visual timeline supports hover, scroll, click and load animations, animated intros and custom transitions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

API and SDK

The developer material documents CSS, JavaScript, HTML, hacks and shortcodes, but does not present a public REST API or SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Blog

Semplice supplies designable blog templates that publish through WordPress.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Changelog update

Version 7.3.5, dated July 13, 2026, fixed page styling that failed to appear on the frontend.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Company size and founding

LinkedIn lists Semplice as a self-employed technology and internet company with 2–10 employees, founded in 2011.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Compatibility limit

Semplice is currently not compatible with multilingual plugins such as WPML or Polylang.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Custom code

Global or per-page CSS and JavaScript, custom classes and an HTML/JavaScript Code Module are built in for extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Custom domain

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · semplice.com

Design tools

Features include portfolio grids, reusable blocks, gallery sliders, custom navigation, animations, and responsive layouts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Documentation

The help center covers requirements, hosting, installation, editor features, customization, settings, custom-code hacks and troubleshooting, plus video tutorials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.semplice.com

Ecommerce limit

Semplice says it is unsuitable for ecommerce or heavy publishing and has no WooCommerce or other ecommerce integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.semplice.com

Hosting model

Semplice requires WordPress installed on a server; the maker says it does not provide Semplice as a hosted service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Language limit

The pricing FAQ says Semplice is currently incompatible with WPML and Polylang multilingual plugins.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Licence model

Semplice is proprietary commercial software; its terms restrict copying, redistribution, resale and sublicensing, while allowing access to frontend code and files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Limit: Instagram integration

A Reddit user says Instagram embedding requires the third-party Behold service rather than a fully native integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Limit: Jetpack conflicts

Reddit users report recurring project-page 404 errors associated with Jetpack, rewrite rules or slug conflicts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Limit: learning curve

Trustpilot reviewers describe a steep learning curve, difficult navigation and a need for coding workarounds for unsupported functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Limit: mobile and blocks

Trustpilot reviewers report limited preset blocks and mobile layouts that can break words or require extra adjustment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Limit: ownership costs

Cloudways notes that Semplice is WordPress-only and requires separate domain and hosting expenses, making the total cost higher than the license alone.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloudways.com

Limit: support response

A Reddit user reported waiting ten days for a download link and receiving no response through the contact form or help email.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Limit: WooCommerce

A G2 reviewer reports no WooCommerce integration and says merchandise sales require a separate platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: WordPress dependency

ToolRadar identifies the required WordPress installation, learning curve and unclear pricing presentation as drawbacks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · toolradar.com

Mailchimp integration

The MailChimp module collects newsletter subscriptions and sends them directly to the connected MailChimp account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.semplice.com

Major 7.2 feature release

The April 24, 2026 release added WebGL shader backgrounds, split-text animations, video thumbnails, gallery thumbnail navigation and SVG lightbox support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Media and embeds

The product includes a media library, image galleries, YouTube and Vimeo embeds, Lottie animations and self-hosted video options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Navigation tools

Navigation menus, overlays, sticky areas and other navigation elements can be designed with modular controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Plugin compatibility

Third-party plugins and shortcodes may work through the Code Module, but Semplice does not guarantee compatibility or provide integration support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.semplice.com

Portfolio grids

Portfolio, column, text and advanced portfolio grids provide alternative layouts with transitions, animations and hover effects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Praise: creative control

ToolRadar describes strong creative control, advanced grids, animation and typography options as key advantages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · toolradar.com

Praise: niche visual builder

Reddit commenters describe Semplice as a capable WYSIWYG builder with robust built-in tools and a one-time purchase model.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com

Praise: one-time pricing

A Cloudways review highlights drag-and-drop building, responsive output, portfolio tools, SEO features and lifetime one-time pricing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloudways.com

Praise: visual control

G2 reviewers praise the easy interface, detailed typography controls, customization beyond Squarespace and modern animations/page transitions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Private projects

Pages or projects can be password-protected for sharing private work.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Rating on G2

Semplice is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Trustpilot

The Semplice Trustpilot profile shows a 1.8 out of 5 TrustScore from 83 reviews, displayed as 2 out of 5.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Refund limit

The vendor states that purchases are non-refundable because the product is sold as-is.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Requirements

The pricing page lists WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.4+, MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.0+, and Apache mod_rewrite as server requirements.Read 8 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Requirements discrepancy

The pricing FAQ instead lists WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.4+, MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10+, and mod_rewrite, creating a version mismatch with the newer help article.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Self-hosting

Semplice can be installed on a local server such as MAMP, and unactivated local installations do not consume a live-domain activation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.semplice.com

Shortcodes

Regular WordPress shortcodes can be rendered through the Code Module by enabling its shortcode setting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.semplice.com

Support scope

The vendor provides a helpdesk and critical updates but says it does not provide direct support or custom-code assistance; terms limit feature support to seven days after purchase.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

System requirements

The January 2026 requirements article lists PHP 8.0+, MySQL 5.5.3+ or MariaDB 10+, and Apache mod_rewrite, with WordPress, hosting and a domain required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.semplice.com

Typography

Users can define global desktop and mobile typography, upload self-hosted or variable fonts and connect web-font services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Visual editor

The editor uses drag-and-drop modules and inline visual editing so pages can be built and revised directly on the canvas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

WordPress foundation

Semplice is installed on self-hosted WordPress, with the customer choosing and paying for hosting and a domain separately.Read 15 Oct 2026 · semplice.com

Plans and prices

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