GrootMade is NOT affiliated with AE Base or its original author. AE Base™ 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.
Underscores is a minimal starter theme designed for developers who build custom themes. It provides a clean, standards-compliant foundation, allowing you to focus on design and functionality without the bloat of a full-featured theme.
Key features include:
style.css helps you implement your design quickly without fighting default styles.inc/template-tags.php keep your template files clean and prevent code duplication.js/navigation.js) that converts the menu into a toggled dropdown on small screens, ready for styling.layouts/ directory for sidebars on either side of your main content.
The theme is intentionally minimal, described by its creators as 'theme tartare,' to get out of your way. It includes helpful utilities like a 404 template and optional custom header code, all licensed under GPLv2 for open use and modification.We do not provide support for the original product. If you need official support, please purchase a license from the original developer. Our community assistance is only for issues related to our forked version.
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