Am I allowed to integrate Redux framework in my theme or should I let TGM plugin install it

Hello,

I’m creating a wordpress theme and I want to know if I can integrate the Redux framework plugin in my theme or do I need to let TGM plugin let users install it? Since this plugin will only handle the settings of my particular theme, I figure there would be no harm if people lose those settings when the change to a different theme.

Please let me know about this, will really help me move forward.

Thanks and regards.

please? Anyone?

Hi sunnywill,

You should definately use it with TGM, you’re not allowed to integrate and sell with your theme.

eriktailor said

Hi sunnywill,

You should definately use it with TGM, you’re not allowed to integrate and sell with your theme.

Hi eriktailor,

Thank you so much for the reply. Can you please also clarify if you mean I’m not allowed to sell it with my theme because of the Redux framework license or because of the themeforest requirements? Because it says in Redux framework website that we are allowed to use it in a commercial project.

Also I am having a problem while using it with TGM that Redux framework by default gives an option to the users to try it’s demo settings, through a sample activate file, which will override mine, and which I"m still trying to figure out how to disable. Please let me know if you know about this problem and how to solve it.

Thanks again and regards.

@eriktailor
You’re kidding, right?

On this thread there are several authors that have included Redux in they’re themes and got accepted on ThemeForest

Pretty sure there will be no problem.

Here is a tutorial on how to embed http://reduxframework.com/docs/advanced/embed/

Straight from reduxframework.com:

Want to use Redux in a commercial product? You're free to do so! Want to fork it? Go right ahead!

I also don’t see any potential issues with ThemeForest here.

This is fantastic. Thank you guys for the replies, saved me a lot of worry. Especially thank you for the links ThemeWarriors and Themefusion, I’m confident now to embed it in my theme.

It’s a 100% bulletproof to embed it in your theme. That’s what Redux told me:

Redux Core is and will always be free. You can use it as a plugin or embed it in your theme. To embed, check out our embedding docs here: https://github.com/ReduxFramework/ReduxFramework/wiki/Embedding%20Redux%20in%20Your%20Theme%20or%20Plugin

You are welcome to use it in your premium products.

We do have some premium features that we’re actually releasing this weekend that have different licensing attached. Such as metaboxes, widget_areas, and shortcodes. You can learn about that here (sorry it looks aweful right now): http://reduxframework.wpengine.com/extensions/

Have a good day.

Cheers and happy embedding :wink:

ThemeTrail said

It’s a 100% bulletproof to embed it in your theme. That’s what Redux told me:

Redux Core is and will always be free. You can use it as a plugin or embed it in your theme. To embed, check out our embedding docs here: https://github.com/ReduxFramework/ReduxFramework/wiki/Embedding%20Redux%20in%20Your%20Theme%20or%20Plugin

You are welcome to use it in your premium products.

We do have some premium features that we’re actually releasing this weekend that have different licensing attached. Such as metaboxes, widget_areas, and shortcodes. You can learn about that here (sorry it looks aweful right now): http://reduxframework.wpengine.com/extensions/

Have a good day.

Cheers and happy embedding :wink:

It’s really great that we can embed the Redux Framework in our themes, but I’m still confused about what exactly are we supposed to include as plugins. For instance, apart from the Redux Framework, I’m also using ‘Portfolio Post Type’ plugin, ‘Custom Sidebars’ plugin from the Wordpress.org and my own Theme’s Shortcodes as a plugin, all of which I’m including through TGM. Now Apart from the Shortcodes, I really can’t see how the users will be able to use the Portfolio content and custom sidebars in the other theme if that theme doesn’t use the same plugin, and doesn’t have similar configuration.

Also in the Wordpress Theme Submission Requirement it just says that ‘…Bundled plugins should be included via the TGM plugin…’, which doesn’t really clear my confusion. Does anyone know if there is another article in which this is discussed in more details? I would very much appreciate it as I remember reading about this in much more detail, but I just can’t find that resource.

Thanks and regards.

We made Redux so that you could include it in your theme. It fully complies with ThemeForest rules. :wink:

So yes, Embed away. We suggest you embed and use TGM, but that way your theme will still work if they don’t install the plugin. But that’s me. :wink:

Ha, forgot I was signed into our Redux account.

As I was saying, yes. You can embed and pass the regulations. If they reject you for any reason let us know. I believe we’re one of the few frameworks to completely comply with ThemeForest regulations. :wink:

@sunnywill I should have read all of your post.

To answer most of your questions, why not attend our webinar on Saturday, Feb. 15 @ 19:00 GMT. Details here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/180324930

That being said, we have a few extensions that match your needs. Look here: http://reduxframework.com/extensions

What you’d do is embed Redux, but also include it as an optional plugin install using TGM init. The cool thing is once the plugin is installed, your code will use the newer code from the plugin even though an older version is embedded in your theme. :wink:

Apart from the Shortcodes, I really can’t see how the users will be able to use the Portfolio content and custom sidebars in the other theme if that theme doesn’t use the same plugin, and doesn’t have similar configuration

That’s one thing that I really can’t understand.Do we make a plugin with our custom portfolio page,custom contact page etc or we can leave it in the theme ?
Very confusing.

AdrianBotea said
Apart from the Shortcodes, I really can’t see how the users will be able to use the Portfolio content and custom sidebars in the other theme if that theme doesn’t use the same plugin, and doesn’t have similar configuration

That’s one thing that I really can’t understand.Do we make a plugin with our custom portfolio page,custom contact page etc or we can leave it in the theme ?
Very confusing.

From what I have understood, it is no longer ThemeForest requirement to have custom post types or anything else in a separate plugin, except you only have to use TGM or similar plugin to make users install any External or Bundled plugins. If you want to have something embedded in you theme, than you are free to do so.

For example, I’m going to use Redux Framework for the Theme options for the theme that I’m creating, which I’ve decided to embed in my theme. So for this I don’t need to use it as a plugin at all. Also, I’m using Contact Form 7 as a plugin, so I’ll use TGM to allow users to install it directly from the Wordpress repo.

This is from the best of my knowledge and understanding and I’m not 100% sure.

themefusion said

Pretty sure there will be no problem.

Here is a tutorial on how to embed http://reduxframework.com/docs/advanced/embed/

The link you mentioned for documentation is dead, the new link:
http://docs.reduxframework.com/category/redux-framework/advanced/

Lead dev of Redux here again.

Yes, you can embed Redux without any concern.

To make your life much easier, why not use the new Redux Generator? http://generate.reduxframework.com

It will make a theme for you based on underscores and you can set your TGM settings accordingly. This is just something that will help you springboard into using Redux. :wink:

themefusion said

Pretty sure there will be no problem.

Here is a tutorial on how to embed http://reduxframework.com/docs/advanced/embed/

The link is dead… Please post the link again

http://docs.reduxframework.com/redux-framework/advanced/embed/


Or just use the generator, it's free: http://generate.reduxframework.com/

It will spit out a customized underscores theme with Redux and TGM according to your settings. :wink:

ThemeFusion said

Pretty sure there will be no problem.

Here is a tutorial on how to embed http://reduxframework.com/docs/advanced/embed/

but this page is no longer active :frowning:
http://reduxframework.com/docs/advanced/embed/