Classic WP Theme: Build classic PHP themes with modern tooling and block editor support.

A PHP-based theme framework that uses current development tools and supports the block editor. It provides a structured starting point for developers.

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GrootMade is NOT affiliated with Classic WordPress Theme or its original author. Classic WordPress Theme™ is a trademark of its respective owner and use of it does not imply any endorsement or affiliation. This product has been forked under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and all non-GPL assets (such as proprietary images, fonts, and branding) have been removed. Distributing GPL-licensed code is 100% legal.

This theme provides a foundational codebase for developers building traditional PHP-based themes. It is designed for those who prefer a classic architecture but want to integrate modern development workflows and the latest block editor features.

Modern development tooling includes Webpack for asset bundling, Babel for JavaScript, and PostCSS with Tailwind CSS for styling. This setup supports live reloading during development.
Block editor integration is achieved through a theme.json configuration file. This allows for control over editor settings, block styles, and global design presets.
Code quality scripts are built in for formatting and linting. This helps maintain consistent code standards across PHP, JavaScript, and CSS files.
Structured asset management organizes source files (CSS, JS, images) in a dedicated /src directory. A build process compiles and optimizes these assets for production use.
Minimal template structure offers essential theme files without excessive pre-built layouts, giving developers a clean starting point to build upon.

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