What exactly is Kadence Cloud?
KadenceWP is fast becoming a big name in WordPress themes and plugins. After Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks, its latest launch is Kadence Cloud.
Kadence Cloud is a brand new product from KadenceWP for WordPress web designers and agencies. It is a fresh idea, and the features and tools in the bundle could change how we design WordPress websites.
The plugin builds on reusable blocks in the Gutenberg editor, where you save a block you designed and use it again later. Kadence Cloud takes that further: you design templates, save them to a cloud server and import them on any website you want. There is more to it, which I cover further down.
Also Read Why You Should use Gutenberg Block Editor instead of Page Builders
In this review I go through the idea behind Kadence Cloud, its features, and the ways you can profit from it.
The Kadence Cloud Launch Coupon Has Ended
Kadence Cloud Detailed Review
This review covers my opinion after using it, plus the features, uses and pricing. Features first, then pricing.
Complete Features of Kadence Cloud
The core idea: you store block templates built in the block editor {Kadence Blocks} in a Cloud Library, then import them on any website using the Connection URL and Access Key from the Kadence Cloud settings.
WooCommerce Integration is another feature by which you can sell your designed templates to your clients.
Kadence Cloud will give you a page builder-like experience while editing pages in the block editor. It's fast, responsive, and mobile-friendly.
NoticeBETA Testing Launched
Kadence Cloud is Officially Launched.Currently, Kadence Cloud is in the Beta phase and only members can test it and use it that's why there are limited features available. More features are coming soon and I will definitely list them here.
Watch WP Crafter Explaining Features of Kadence Cloud Here
Pricing of Kadence Cloud by KadenceWP
Before the pricing, note that Kadence Cloud relies on Kadence Blocks [Pro or FREE] for its template design features, so you need to buy Kadence Blocks Pro. That is why KadenceWP sold it inside the membership and not on its own.
Current Kadence Bundle Pricing
When I wrote this review, the KadenceWP Membership cost $169 for 1 year or $599 for lifetime. Neither is sold any more, and there is no lifetime licence today. Kadence is now one bundle of Kadence, Give, The Events Calendar and LearnDash, priced by the number of sites: $350 a year for 1 site, $599 for 10, $799 for 25, $899 for 50 and $999 for 100. If Kadence Cloud is the reason you are buying, check the bundle page to confirm it is included before you pay.
Also Read Is it Worth Buying KadenceWP Lifetime Membership?
I bought the lifetime membership back when it was sold, so I still have it. That deal is gone, so my old advice to join does not carry over. At $350 a year for one site, the bundle makes sense for developers and agencies spreading it across client sites, and much less for a single blog.
How to Use Kadence Cloud? Step-by-Step Guide
In this tutorial, I will show you How to use Kadnece Cloud by Creating some templates that can be imported into any website with just 1 Click.
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Adding a Cloud Template in Cloud Library
Log in to the WordPress site where you installed Kadence Cloud and Kadence Blocks. It will be the source for all your templates and Files. Go to Cloud Library Option and Click on Add New.
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Designing Your Template
Clicking Add New opens the block editor, where you can design anything you like with blocks, columns, images, icons and more from Kadence Blocks and Gutenberg. When you finish, hit the Publish button in the top right corner.
Now your design will be saved as a cloud template in the cloud library and anyone can access it through Kadence Blocks [Pro and FREE both] by Connection URL and access Key.
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Creating Access Key in Kadence Cloud Source Website
Before anyone can access your templates, they need your website URL (the Connection URL) and a unique key.
To generate an Access Key, open the Cloud Library menu and click Cloud Settings. You will see General Settings and Access Key. Click Access Key, then click Generate.
Note:- You can create multiple access keys by generating them.
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Importing Kadence Cloud Templates Through Access Key.
Note:- You don't need Kadence Cloud on the website where you want to import templates. It can be imported through FREE Kadence Blocks plugin that will give you the option “Design Library” in the Block Editor TOP bar.
Now login to any website where you want to import your created template, click on add new page or post, and make sure you have installed Kadence Blocks, now in the block editor, TOP Left corner you will see the Design Library button, click on it and it will open some prebuilt templates and designs but there will be an option with + sign, click that and enter your connection URL along with Access key that you have generated in Source website.
Now Hit add Connection and your templates will be sync to your new website from the source library.
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- Kadence Cloud
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- Both Installed in WordPress
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Other Uses of Kadence Cloud
You can sell the templates you create, or run template giveaways. It integrates with WooCommerce, which makes selling them easy.
If you prefer Elementor for its template library and your only complaint is speed, good news: Elementor has launched its Elementor Cloud platform, and it promises 10X faster load times than traditional hosting.
Read More Here Elementor Cloud Review, Features and Pricing
Also Read Kadence vs Astra Theme Detailed Review
Kadence Cloud Introduction by Adam from WPCrafter
Who can Use it? For Whom It Is?
This is close to a SaaS plugin, made for web designers, freelancers and web development agencies. It saves them from building the same thing over and over.
It is not for bloggers or affiliate marketers, who do not need that many design elements. They can still use Kadence Blocks to make their posts look fancy.
My Honest Opinion
I love the idea, because the block editor keeps gaining ground now that it is part of WordPress core. Google has also said Core Web Vitals affect SEO, so we need a WordPress page builder that is lighter, faster, responsive, mobile friendly and flexible.
This is exactly what Kadence Blocks Pro and Kadence Clouds can do together.
My verdict on Kadence Cloud
4.7 out of 5 ★★★★½
A new idea for agencies: one template library in the cloud, reusable across every site you build. The downside is that it was never sold on its own.
What works
- Save, import and export block templates across every site you run
- Templates can be sold through WooCommerce, useful for agencies
- Built on the block editor, so no page builder weight
- Pairs directly with Kadence Blocks Pro
What does not
- Never sold separately, and the 169 dollar membership it came in no longer exists
- Needs Kadence Blocks Pro installed, another paid plugin
- Stores only templates built with Kadence Blocks
- Aimed at agencies, thin value for a single blog
What is Kadence Cloud by KadenceWP?
Kadence Cloud is a Plugin that can be used to save, import and export templates across all your websites. Even you can use it to sell your Designed templates using WooCommerce.
What is Kadence Cloud Price? Is it FREE?
No. It has no free version and was never sold separately. It came with the KadenceWP membership at 169 USD a year, which no longer exists. Kadence is now one bundle from $350 a year for one site, so check the bundle page to confirm Kadence Cloud is included before you buy.
Do Kadence Cloud Work Independently?
No. Kadence Cloud is a WordPress plugin that works with cloud servers and Kadence Blocks Pro. To design templates you need Kadence Blocks Pro installed, which is another paid plugin.
Difference between Kadence Cloud and Elementor Library?
The main difference is that Elementor Library stores templates built in Elementor, while Kadence Cloud only stores templates built in the block editor with Kadence Blocks.
Kadence Cloud
What Kadence Cloud is, how the design library works, what it costs and whether it earns its place next to Kadence Blocks.
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Product Brand: Kadence Cloud
4.7
Pros
- Save, import and export block templates across every site you run
- Templates can be sold through WooCommerce, useful for agencies
- Built on the block editor, so no page builder weight
- Pairs directly with Kadence Blocks Pro
Cons
- Never sold separately, and the 169 dollar membership it came in no longer exists
- Needs Kadence Blocks Pro installed, another paid plugin
- Stores only templates built with Kadence Blocks
- Aimed at agencies, thin value for a single blog
