Porcupine
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What is Porcupine?
Porcupine is a WordPress theme that controls the look, layout and design system of your site. On Topical Developers you can hire vetted Porcupine specialists for customisation, bug fixes, speed optimisation, security and ongoing maintenance, with prices typically $80 to $120 per hour and a free no-obligation estimate first.
With the Porcupine WordPress theme, you can get great results and a website that is optimized for your business. But, if you’re looking to maximize performance, visual appeal, and Google discoverability, let us help. We have more than 700 experienced WordPress developers on staff who can make sure your website is running at its best: Improve visual appeal with custom solutions Boost performance with our optimization techniques Ensure better Google discoverability by optimizing search engine optimization (SEO) Protect against malicious content or bugs. And there’s no risk when you choose us; we provide free estimates so that you can decide after reviewing the cost whether or not to move forward with our service. Plus, if for any reason it doesn’t feel like a good fit after receiving your estimate of cost from us , just opt out! No strings attached. So fill out our form below and let’s start polishing up your Porcupine-powered website today!
Porcupine for every type of site
Porcupine for ecommerce
Build conversion-focused WooCommerce stores with Porcupine. Speed, checkout flow and product page layout tuned for revenue.
Build a store →Porcupine for blogs & content sites
Publish faster and rank higher with content-first layouts powered by Porcupine: schema, Core Web Vitals and on-page SEO covered.
Launch a blog →Porcupine for agencies & freelancers
Use Porcupine as the backbone of client sites. White-label-friendly builds, retainer-ready handover packs.
Build for clients →Porcupine Theme customisation
Porcupine pros & cons
What we like
- Flexible page-builder support
- Performance-focused architecture
- Large community of developers
- Mobile and accessibility friendly
- Regular updates and patches
Where you may need help
- Advanced layout work needs a developer
- Some features require a paid licence
- Theme switching needs testing on staging
- Custom designs benefit from a child theme
Porcupine compatibility
| Requirement | Porcupine |
|---|---|
| WordPress version | 6.0+ |
| PHP version | 7.4+ |
| Multisite | Yes |
| WooCommerce | Yes |
| Gutenberg / block editor | Yes |
Need help meeting these requirements on your host? A Porcupine specialist can audit your stack and upgrade safely. Get a free quote →
Porcupine Themes, bugs and general support
Speed optimisation
When you visit a website, you don't wont to wait around for pages to load, right? Neither do your visitors! With our Porcupine Theme speed optimisation service, we make sure your website loads quickly. That means more people stoy on your site, and they have a better time while they're there. Plus, fast websites are more likely to show up…
Porcupine speed optimisationSecurity & malware cleanup
Your website should be secure and Malware free. Without ongoing updates, checks and patches this might not be the case! With our Porcupine Theme security enhancement service, we ensure your website is fortified against threats (phising, hacking attempts and malware. That means more people trust your site, and they have peace of mind while they're there. Plus, secure websites are…
Porcupine securityMonthly support & maintenance
When you run a website, you don't want to be left behind with outdated features, right? Neither do your visitors! With our Porcupine Theme monthly support and maintenance service, we ensure your website stays up-to-date. That means more people enjoy the latest functionalities on your site, and they have a seamless experience while they're there. Plus, regularly updated websites are…
Porcupine maintenanceWordPress Porcupine developer process
Free project estimate
Tell us what you need done. We look at complexity and urgency, then give you a price. Hourly rates fall between $80 and $120, agreed before you commit a penny.
Talk to an expert, risk-free
Ask questions, get advice, and learn what we can do for your Porcupine site. There is no obligation to hire after the call.
Aftermarket guarantee
If the developer does not deliver the work as agreed, you can get a partial or full refund, depending on how much was completed.
WordPress project & developer pricing
| Service | Rate | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Installing or configuring | $80 to $120 per hour | Quick setup tasks, plugin installs, configuration |
| Customisation | $80 to $120 per hour | Theme tweaks, design adjustments, custom features |
| Website builds | $80 to $120 per hour | Full site builds, multi-page projects |
| Development or design | $80 to $120 per hour | Custom plugins, custom themes, bespoke work |
| Migration | $80 to $120 per hour | Host migration, platform migration, data transfer |
| Consultation call | $69 flat | One-hour video call with a vetted developer |
Every project gets a free estimate. The price is fixed before you deposit any money, with no obligation to proceed.
Affiliate disclosure: when you hire a developer via Topical Developers we may earn a referral commission from Codeable. It never affects your price.
Porcupine WordPress developers
Hand-picked WordPress experts who specialise in Porcupine.
Paul Cohen
Tokyo, Japan
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Eric Buckley
Bangkok, Thailand
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Dan Lennon
Palm Bay, United States
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Rob Rochford
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Diego M
Toronto, Canada
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Russ Clow
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Kirunda Brian
Kampala, Uganda
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Neven Jevtic
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Read article →Porcupine changelog
Latest releases pulled from the official WordPress.org theme repository.
- v1.0.0 Latest stable release available on WordPress.org.
Porcupine information & FAQ
Navigating the digital landscape with a WordPress theme like Porcupine can be both exciting and overwhelming. Porcupine offers a plethora of features designed to elevate your website’s aesthetics and functionality. Whether you’re a website owner looking for support or a seasoned developer who needs an extra pair of hand feel free to fill in the form at the bottom of this page for Porcupine Support
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Here’s what you should know about Codeable:
- Always free to post your problem or project and chat with experts about how they might be able to help you.
- Pricing is $80 to $120 USD per hour and estimates are based on approx. # of hours, complexity, and urgency.
- If you receive an estimate it’s always no-obligation to hire and proceed, but that means the expert who estimated is sure they can help you if you decide to hire.
We partner with Codeable to provide a trusted resource for hiring top quality premium (paid) WordPress support.
Here’s what you should know about Codeable:
- Always free to post your problem or project and chat with experts about how they might be able to help you.
- Pricing is $80 to $120 USD per hour and estimates are based on approx. # of hours, complexity, and urgency.
- If you receive an estimate it’s always no-obligation to hire and proceed, but that means the expert who estimated is sure they can help you if you decide to hire.
Need help with Porcupine?
Post your project free, get a no-obligation estimate from a vetted Porcupine specialist.
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