Highstarter

Highstarter is a lightweight starter theme built for blogs and portfolio websites. It relies only on core WordPress functions, custom CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, keeping the theme fast and simple to adapt. The zip file is just 33KB, making it one of the leanest options available.

• Dark and light mode toggle: Visitors can switch between day and night themes with a single click, improving readability and user comfort.
• Custom header with parallax and overlay: Upload a header image, adjust its height and position, and add parallax scrolling or an image overlay directly from the theme customizer.
• Flexible page layouts: Choose between right sidebar, left sidebar, or full-width layout for each page. Widgets can be placed in the sidebar or footer.
• Call-to-action button on homepage: Add a custom button with your own URL and text. The button hides automatically if either field is left empty.
• Nested dropdown menus and breadcrumbs: The theme supports multi-level submenus and includes simple breadcrumb navigation out of the box.

Highstarter is translation-ready and works with both the Gutenberg block editor and the Classic editor. It includes options to change accent colors, headings, links, and button colors. The theme is suitable for users with little coding experience, thanks to its extensive documentation and theme customizer options.