Underscores is a minimal, standards-compliant starter theme designed for developers and designers who build custom themes from the ground up. It serves as a blank canvas, providing the essential structure and functions without imposing design decisions, making it ideal for creating unique, bespoke website designs.

Key features include:

• Lean, Modern Templates: A just-right amount of well-commented, semantic HTML5 templates that follow best practices and provide a solid foundation.
• Organized Starter Code: Smartly organized CSS and PHP functions, like custom template tags and helper functions, keep your code clean and prevent duplication.
• Mobile-Ready Navigation: Includes a JavaScript file for a toggled dropdown menu on small screens, providing a responsive starting point ready for custom styling.
• Development-Focused Tools: Comes with optional sample implementations for features like custom headers and two sample CSS layouts, offering practical examples without bloat.
• Open Source License: Licensed under GPLv2 or later, giving you the freedom to use, modify, and distribute your creations.