Build custom themes from a lean, hackable starter.
Underscores is a starter theme designed for developers who want to build custom WordPress themes from scratch. Instead of starting with a bloated parent theme, you get a minimal, well-commented codebase that you can modify freely. It is intended for hacking, not for use as a parent theme.
style.css file provides a smartly structured foundation so you can quickly implement your design without fighting pre-existing styles.inc/template-tags.php file contains reusable functions that keep your templates clean and reduce code duplication.js/navigation.js) turns your menu into a toggled dropdown on small screens, ready for your own CSS styling.layouts/ folder let you place a sidebar on either side of your content, giving you a starting point for common page structures.Underscores also includes a helpful 404 template and an optional custom header implementation. It is licensed under GPLv2 or later, so you can use it to build and distribute your own themes freely.
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