Description
At a glance
Hester Core v1.1.9 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews · updated June 20, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.9+ & PHP 7.4+.
Hester Core is the optional companion plugin for themes by Peregrine Themes. It extends functionality and unlocks additional features for supported themes.
With Hester Core, you can:
- Add exclusive widgets and modules.
- Access advanced Customizer options.
- Use additional Elementor widgets.
- Import pre-built demos.
Hester Core makes it easy to set up your website quickly, customize layouts, and create a professional design — without touching any code.
Features
- One-click demo import for Peregrine Themes.
- Custom widgets and sections for the WordPress Customizer.
- Extended design and layout settings.
- Exclusive Elementor widgets for dynamic content.
- Seamless compatibility with Gutenberg and major page builders.
Elementor Widgets
- Animated Heading – Heading with animated text effects.
- Contact Form 7 – Style Contact Form 7 forms.
- Flip Box – Animated box with front/back content.
- Off Canvas – Trigger and display an off-canvas panel.
- Posts – Blog posts grid/feed widget.
- Pricing – Pricing table widget.
- Ajax Search – Live search for products, posts, or pages.
- Slides – Hero/content slider with slide options.
- Tabs – Content tabs with WooCommerce shortcode support.
- Woo – Add To Cart – Add to cart button for selected product.
- Woo – Categories – WooCommerce categories grid.
- Woo – Products – WooCommerce products grid.
- Woo – Carousel – WooCommerce products carousel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hester Core?
Hester Core is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.1.9. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Hester Core free to download?
Yes — Hester Core 1.1.9 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 2.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews.
How do I install Hester Core 1.1.9?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Hester Core?
Hester Core 1.1.9 requires WordPress 5.9 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Hester Core last updated?
Version 1.1.9 was last updated on June 20, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Hester Core download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.1.9
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.1.9 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 20, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★☆☆ 2.5/5 (2 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | peregrinethemes |
| Tags | demos, elementor, widgets, woocommerce |
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