04. Theme Options & Global Settings

Detailed explanations of all WPResidence Theme Options, including layout, search, maps, listings, and global behavior.

ACF – Advanced Custom Fields – Integration with WPResidence

WPResidence includes integration with Advanced Custom Fields, so ACF fields assigned to Property can also appear in the theme’s Property Custom Fields area and be used together with the theme’s property field structure. This is useful when you want to manage additional property data with ACF while keeping those fields connected to WPResidence property pages […]

Theme Options – Roles (Editor) Permissions Controls

Roles You can manage these options from: Theme Options > Submission & Membership > Roles This new option added in WPResidence 5.6.0 lets you assign WPResidence capabilities to built-in WordPress user roles. It is useful if you want roles such as Editor, Author, or Contributor to have access to WPResidence custom content and actions without […]

Theme Options -> Agent Card Settings

Agent Card Settings You can manage these options from: Theme Options > Agents, Agencies, Developers > Agent Card Settings This section controls the default card style used for agent listings and the number of agent cards shown per row on pages without a sidebar. Where these Agent Card settings apply The Agent Unit card selection […]

Theme Options > General Settings > Forced Registration

Content What is Forced Registration Where to find Forced Registration settings Enable Forced Registration Free Property Views Free Image Views Reset Period Registration Required Message How Forced Registration works on the front end Example setup What is Forced Registration Forced Registration is a new option added in WPResidence 5.6.0 that helps you limit how much […]

How to Import Locations in WPResidence

Content What the Import Locations option does Where to find Import Locations CSV file requirements Sample CSV file How to import locations Important notes before importing What happens after import If locations do not appear as expected Recommended workflow What the Import Locations option does The Import Locations option in WPResidence helps you create location […]

How to Manage the Header: Default Header vs Custom Elementor Header

In WpResidence, you can build your website header in 2 different ways: Use the default theme header, managed from Theme Options > Header Use a custom header created with Elementor Free, managed with the WpResidence Studio plugin This guide explains both options clearly so you know which settings apply to your website based on the […]

Webhook Integration for Contact Forms

WPResidence includes a built-in webhook system that forwards contact form submissions to any external URL as an HTTP POST request. You can connect your site to Zapier, Make (formerly Integromat), HubSpot, or any custom CRM or automation endpoint — without installing additional plugins. What This Feature Does When a visitor submits a contact form on […]

Webhook URL settings explained

The Theme Options → Webhook URL section allows WPResidence to send contact form submissions to an external system such as a CRM, Zapier, Make, or a custom API endpoint. When enabled, each supported form will send a JSON payload to the webhook URL you provide. Webhook URL Field: Webhook URL What to enter: the full […]

Theme Options -> Half Map Template

Content What the Half Map Template options control Show Search (Yes/No) Select Search Style Search Fields per Row Map View / List View (default view) Half Map Layout: Map Position (Left/Right) Show Footer when using Half Map Layout What the Half Map Template options control The Half Map Template section controls how Half Map pages […]

WPResidence White Label

The White Label feature in WPResidence allows agencies, developers, and website owners to fully rebrand their licensed theme. With White Label, you can replace WPResidence branding with your own, creating a professional, client-ready website experience. This feature is ideal for: Agencies delivering websites to clients Developers offering branded solutions Businesses wanting a polished, in-house look […]

Theme Options – Maps – Google Maps Extra Settings

These options allow you to customize how Google Maps is displayed and how it works across your website. These settings apply only if you selected Google Maps as your map system in Map General Settings. Content Google Maps Extra Settings overview Default Google Maps View Use Cache for Google Maps Show Google Maps Search Over […]

Theme Options – Search – Taxonomies Multi Selection

These options allow you to enable or disable multiple selections for each taxonomy used in the Advanced Search form. When enabled, visitors can select more than one option from the same dropdown. For example, users can search in more than one city, area, category, action, county/state, or property status at the same time. Where to […]

Theme Options -> Search -> Advanced Search Results page

Content Layout type for Advanced Search Results: Standard or Half Map Default order of properties on the Advanced Search Results page Number of properties per page on the Advanced Search Results page Back to Search The Advanced Search Results Page in WPResidence is the page visitors are sent to after using the theme’s standard Advanced […]

Theme Options – Property Page Design

In Theme Options → Property Page, you can manage the settings for the default single property page design. From this area, you can control the hero media shown at the top of the property page, the property gallery style, the content layout, the sidebar, and the visibility of individual property sections. Important: These settings apply […]

Theme Options – Email Management – Email Settings

The email settings can be managed from Theme Options → Email Management → Emails Settings. This section controls the general design and sender details for emails sent by the theme. To edit the subject and message text for each notification, see: Email Content settings Content Email settings overview Send emails as HTML or text Emails […]

Theme Options – Property Page – Lightbox

In Theme Options → Property Page → Lightbox, you can manage the settings for the property page image lightbox. These options control whether the contact form appears inside the lightbox, how images are displayed, and which slider engine is used for the lightbox gallery. Content Lightbox settings overview Show contact form on the lightbox Crop […]

Theme Options – Property page – Contact & Schedule Tour

Where to Manage Agent Contact and Schedule Tour Options Show Agent Contact Form on Sidebar Enable Direct Message Use Classic Tour Schedule Display Schedule Tour Section Show Contact Form and Schedule Tour as Tabs Time Slots for Scheduled Tour Exclude Schedule Tour from Categories Important Note for Properties without Agent or User Where to Manage […]

How to manage Sold properties in WP Residence Theme

Step 1: Create a “Sold” Property Status To begin, navigate to Theme Options > Properties, Agents & More > Categories > Property Statuses. Here, you can add a new status labeled “Sold.” This status will be used to mark properties that have been sold. Step 2: Configure Visibility Settings After creating the “Sold” status, go […]

Login & Register

WPResidence includes several login and register form options. These forms can appear in the header modal, on mobile, inside a page with a shortcode, or in a sidebar widget. Content Login and register forms overview Where login and register forms can appear Header login and register settings Register form password control Display user types dropdown […]

Theme options – Search – Advanced Search Display

To control where and how the Advanced Search form appears across the site, go to Theme Options → Search → Advanced Search Display. These settings are used when the Advanced Search form is enabled to show with the site header or Hero Media area. Note: These options are for the main Advanced Search display. The […]

Theme options – Search – Advanced Search Form

Go to Theme Options → Search → Advanced Search Form to configure the global WPResidence advanced search system. These settings control the default theme search forms that are not created with the Elementor Search Form Builder. This can include: Search forms displayed in Hero Media Advanced Search Results pages Advanced Search widgets Advanced Search shortcodes […]

Theme Options – Search – Save Search and Email Alert

The Save Search feature allows registered users to save a property search and receive email alerts when new properties match their saved criteria. Email alerts can be sent daily or weekly, depending on the option selected in Theme Options. Content Save Search overview Step 1: Create the Saved Searches dashboard page Step 2: Enable Save […]

How to setup the Advanced Search Type 3

Content What Advanced Search Type 3 is Select Advanced Search Type 3 Set up the search form fields Configure the search form display Set the search form colors Elementor Search Form Builder note Helpful links for Advanced Search setup What Advanced Search Type 3 is Advanced Search Type 3 is designed to work as a […]

How to setup the Advanced Search Type 6

Content What Advanced Search Type 6 is Select Advanced Search Type 6 Choose the taxonomy used for tabs Price settings per tab Configure search fields for each tab Configure how the search form is displayed Set search form colors Elementor Search Form Builder note Helpful links for Advanced Search setup Advanced Search Type 6 allows […]

Advanced Search Form with Custom Fields

Content Search fields overview Recommended setup flow Theme Options setup Elementor Search Form Builder note Search field reference Location fields Taxonomy fields Property detail fields Property ID fields Custom fields Price fields Geolocation and radius search Amenities and features Search fields overview This help explains how to add and configure fields in the WPResidence Advanced […]

Advanced Search Results – Half Map Style

Content What the Advanced Search Results Half Map layout is Create the Advanced Search Results page Enable the Half Map layout Required settings Half Map options Default property order Quick troubleshooting What the Advanced Search Results Half Map layout is The Advanced Search Results Half Map layout shows the search results list and the map […]

Theme options – General – Permalinks for properties, agents, agencies and developers

Content What this option controls Where to change the link names Important notes before changing links How to fix 404 errors after changing links Limitations Advanced custom permalink structures What this option controls WPResidence allows you to change the link names, also called slugs, used in the URLs for: Properties Agents Agencies Developers Property categories […]

Wire Transfer Payment Method

Content What Wire Transfer does How to enable Wire Transfer How to set the payment currency What users see on the frontend How admin activates the purchase Wire Transfer for paid listings and membership packages Wire Transfer email notifications Important notes How to use Wire Transfer as a payment method Wire Transfer allows users to […]

Stripe Setup

Content What Stripe does Before you start Stripe settings in WPResidence How to set the Stripe payment currency Stripe Charge Page How to create Stripe keys How to create the Stripe webhook Stripe and membership submission How users pay with Stripe How users cancel a Stripe subscription How to change Stripe language Stripe fatal error: […]

PayPal Setup

Content What PayPal does Before you start PayPal settings in WPResidence How to set the PayPal payment currency PayPal Processor page How to create PayPal Sandbox or Live credentials How to add the PayPal webhook Recurring payments and PayPal IPN When PayPal does not work PayPal errors and solutions How to change the Sandbox store […]

Theme options – Social & Contact

Content What this section controls Contact Page Details Social Accounts Social Login Contact Form Settings Contact Form 7 Settings Twitter Login and Widget Social and Contact settings in WPResidence The Social & Contact section from Theme Options controls the contact page details, social media links, social login options, contact form options, Contact Form 7 integration, […]

Theme options – Header – Login Modal Image

To manage the Login/Register modal and the header submit options, go to Theme Options → Header → Login / Register & Submit. Content Login / Register & Submit overview Allow user registration Show user login menu in header Show submit property button in header Users can type the password on registration form Change the Login/Register […]

Custom ajax handler for searches (for WPML or special hostings)

Content What this option does Recommended setting for WPML sites Where to change the option When to use Yes WPML extra check What this option does The option Use custom ajax handler for searches? controls how AJAX search requests are processed by the theme. Yes: the theme uses its custom AJAX handler for search requests. […]

Theme Options – Default Header Settings

Content Header options overview Header settings Login, register and submit options Register reCaptcha settings Top bar settings Hero media header Hero media theme slider Mobile menu Header colors Top bar colors Mobile menu colors Header options overview The default header options are managed from: Theme Options → Header From this section, you can manage the […]