Latest Kadence Design Library Update

In our previous article we discussed what’s new in Kadence Blocks 3.0.

And in this article we are going to touch on the latest Kadence Design Library update.

Kadence Design Library Update

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Updated Kadence Design Library

This update is a part of the Kadence Block 3.0.30 release and it includes improvements to the design library interface, more templates, templates inheriting themes styles and using royalty free content and more.

To be precise, the new Kadence design library makes it easy for users to visualize how each section will appear on their site as it uses fonts and color that you have in set in global styles.

It is important to know that this Kadence Design Library update if for all the users of Kadence Blocks be it free or premium.

This means even if you have installed free Kadence Blocks plugin, you will be able to access some of the new sections included.

In case you want to use the premium templates then you will have to buy Kadence Blocks Pro or any of the Kadence WP bundles.

And you can do that by clicking our SPECIAL LINK or the button below.

Kadence Design Library Update

Before we learn more about the new Kadence Design Library, it is important to know that this update was released on April 4th 2023.

Also, the designs and templates included in this library are very different from what you get in the Kadence Starter Templates.

There is a significant difference between the both as Kadence Starter Templates are ready-to use full website kits.

While Kadence Design library is a collection of individual patterns and pages.

You get access to Design Library through Kadence Blocks but for Starter Templates, you will have to install Kadence Starter Templates plugin.

Keeping this in mind, below are the topics covered.

Improvements to Kadence Design Library interface

The first change that you will come across in the latest Kadence Design Library update is to its interface.

There are quite a few improvements that you will come across and the first topic that we are going to discuss is the

Addition of New Sections

If you have been using Kadence Design Library then you must have noticed that on the left you had all the categories.

And using these you could filter and search for design library items.

Patterns and Pages missing before Kadence Design Library update
Patterns and Pages missing before Kadence Design Library update

In case you are looking for pre-built pages then you had to visit Starter Packs or Wireframes tab on top and you could select and use as per requirements.

Pages in Starter packs before Kadence Design Library update
Pages in Starter packs before Kadence Design Library update

This has changed in the latest Kadence Design Library update and now you will have 2 main sections on the left below the search bar.

And these are

  • Patterns
  • Pages
Patterns and Pages after Kadence Design Library update
Patterns and Pages after Kadence Design Library update

As the name suggests under Patterns you will find all the pre-built patterns and on clicking Pages you will comes across individual pages for different purposes.

Now, to use any of the Patterns or Pages from the new Kadence Design Library, all you have to do is pick one and then click it. (More on using theme styles later in this article)

And it will add it to your post or page.

More Pattern Categories

While we are on the topic of Patterns, it is important to know that quite a few new categories have been added in the new Kadence Design Library.

And just like before, using these you will be able to filter patterns or templates.

  • Before Kadence Design Library update
Pattern categories before Kadence Design Library update
Pattern categories before Kadence Design Library update
  • After Kadence Design Library update
Pattern categories after Kadence Design Library update
Pattern categories after Kadence Design Library update

Just to make things easier, below we have created a table to showcase Pattern categories introduced in Kadence Design Library.

Old vs New Kadence Design Library

Categories

Old Kadence Design Library

New Kadence Design Library

Hero

Yes

Yes

Cards

No

Yes

Columns

No

Yes

Media and Text

No

Yes

Counter or Stats

No

Yes

Forms

Yes

Yes

Gallery

No

Yes

Accordion

Yes

Yes

Image

No

Yes

List

No

Yes

Location

No

Yes

Logo Farm

No

Yes

Team

No

Yes

Post Loop

No

Yes

Pricing Table

Yes

Yes

Slider

No

Yes

Tabs

Yes

Yes

Testimonials

Yes

Yes

Title or Header

No

Yes

Video

No

Yes

Menu

No

Yes

Text

No

Yes

Product Loop

No

Yes

Featured Products

No

Yes

Table of Contents

No

Yes

Missing Tabs

Moving on from the Patterns, the next change that you must have noticed in the missing Sections and Wireframes tab on the top.

  • Before Kadence Design Library update
Sections and Wireframes tab before latest Kadence Design Library update
Sections and Wireframes tab before latest Kadence Design Library update
  • After Kadence Design Library update
Sections and Wireframes tab missing after latest Kadence Design Library update
Sections and Wireframes tab missing after latest Kadence Design Library update

It is important to know that you can still get access to legacy Kadence templates and Wireframes and below we have shared a brief tutorial.

Sections

To fix missing Sections tab in Kadence Design Library, the first thing you need to do is click the + icon on top.

Add Connection icon in new Kadence Design Library
Add Connection icon in new Kadence Design Library

Doing this will show you a form where you have to enter the below mentioned details.

  • Connection URL- https://cloud.kadenceblocks.com/
  • Connection Access Key: section
Add Sections tab in new Kadence Design Library
Add Sections tab in new Kadence Design Library

In the next step you will have to click Add Connection and it will give you access to the the old sections tab and templates that you used to see in the Kadence Design Library.

Wireframes

Similarly, to fix missing Wireframes tab in Kadence Design Library, you need to click the + icon on top.

Add Connection icon in new Kadence Design Library
Add Connection icon in new Kadence Design Library

Clicking + will show you a form in which you will have to add the details mentioned below

  • Connection URL- https://wire.kadenceblocks.com
  • Connection Access Key: wire
Add Wireframes tab in new Kadence Design Library
Add Wireframes tab in new Kadence Design Library

Once done you need to click Add Connection and you will get access to Wireframes in Kadence Design Library.

Inherit Theme Styles

In the beginning of this article, we very slightly touched on the new Kadence Design Library inheriting colors and typography from the theme.

And you will find this option below the categories on the left.

Global Colors in new Kadence Design Library
Global Colors in new Kadence Design Library

As you can see there are 3 colors to choose from and on picking one all of the templates will reflect the change.

See the below screenshot for reference

  • Light
Patterns inheriting Global Colors in new Kadence Design Library
Patterns inheriting Global Colors in new Kadence Design Library
  • Dark
Patterns reflecting color change after latest Kadence Design Library update
Patterns reflecting color change after latest Kadence Design Library update
  • Accent
Patterns reflecting Color change in new Kadence Design Library
Patterns reflecting Color change in new Kadence Design Library

In case you are wondering if you can change this color selection or in other words have other colors in place of these then let me tell you can do this.

As these are fetched from the Global Colors, any changes made will be reflected in the new Kadence Design Library.

  • Old Colors
Global Colors in new Kadence Design Library
Global Colors in new Kadence Design Library
  • New Color
New colors in Kadence Design Library
New colors in Kadence Design Library

Also, it is important to know that if you will make any changes to the Global Typography then that will be reflected in the new design library as well.

New Designs and Templates

The final improvement that you will come across in the latest Kadence Design Library update is that it comes with new Patterns and Pages.

And as discussed before, with just one click you use them.

New templates in Kadence Design Library
New templates in Kadence Design Library

This concludes everything you need to know about the latest Kadence design library update.

If you have liked what you have read and want to buy Kadence Pro or any of the bundles then you can do so by clicking our SPECIAL LINK or the button below.

Get Started with New Kadence Design Library

To get started with the new Kadence Design Library, you will have to install free Kadence Blocks plugin.

And for this you need to navigate to Plugins inside your WordPress dashboard and click Add New.

Add new WordPress plugin
Add new WordPress plugin

Doing this will take you to the WordPress plugins repository and here you will have to search for Kadence Blocks.

Search for Kadence Blocks plugin
Search for Kadence Blocks plugin

Once found you need to click Install and then Activate.

After Kadence blocks plugin is installed, the next step is to add a new post or page and you will find the Design Library option on top.

Install and activate Kadence blocks to use new Kadence Design Library
Install and activate Kadence blocks to use new Kadence Design Library

Clicking this option will give you access to all the new templates and you can use one in your design with just one click.

Access new Kadence Design Library
Access new Kadence Design Library

Use Pro Templates from Kadence Design Library

Now that you have access to the new Kadence Design Library and you want to use the Pro templates then you will have to upgrade to Kadence Blocks Pro.

Kadence Blocks Pro has 4 plans

  • Kadence Blocks Pro- $69
  • Essential Bundle- $129
  • Full Bundle- $199
  • Lifetime Full Bundle- $699
Kadence Blocks plans
Kadence Blocks plans

What’s included in Kadence Blocks Pro

  • Custom Pro Blocks
  • Pro Addons to Kadence Blocks
  • Dynamic Content
  • Custom Icons
  • Custom Fonts
  • Premium Design Library
  • Use on unlimited sites
  • One year support and updates
  • 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

And more

Once you have chosen a Kadence Blocks plan, the next step is to create a account on Kadence and complete the purchase.

In the next step, you need to download Kadence Blocks Pro plugin

  • Install Kadence Blocks Pro in WordPress
  • Activate Kadence Blocks License

And that’s it, now you will have access to the Pro templates in the Kadence Design Library.

Please note- We highly recommend that you buy Kadence Lifetime bundle because it gives access to all current and future themes and plugins by Kadence WP. On top of this you just have to pay one-time for lifetime of updates which makes it value for money.

Having said that,

I hope you will find this article helpful and are now familiar with the latest Kadence Design Library update.

In case you have any queries feel free to reach out.

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