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Readme – A Readable WordPress Theme

Readme is a responsive WordPress theme focused on readability with a minimalist design and optimized for mobile.

Version
1.4.3
Updated
Nov 12, 2026
License
GPL
Type
Theme
Readme – A Readable WordPress Theme

Overview

Readme is a responsive WordPress theme focused on readability with a minimalist design and optimized for mobile.

Features

  • Minimalistic design focused on readability
  • Optimal Reading Experience On Any Device
  • Beautiful Typography & Distraction Free Reading
  • Responsive Design & Retina ready
  • HTML5, CSS3, jQuery powered
  • Flexible Images & Videos
  • 5 blog layouts (with or without sidebar versions)
  • Complete blog system (all post formats supported)
  • Unlimited Portfolios (Muliple portfolio page support)
  • Filtered portfolio with cool css3 animations
  • Responsive mobile optimized image gallery
  • Self hosted html5 audio/video (one .mp4 file for all browsers!)
  • Responsive video embed in various aspect ratios (youtube/vimeo …)
  • Cross browser styled form elements
  • 30+ social media icons
  • Unlimited Sidebar
  • Custom Widgets (Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest, Dribbble, Picasa, YouTube)
  • Footer widget locations (4 columns)
  • Custom Settings Panel
  • Theme Customizer Support
  • 600+ Google Fonts
  • Ajax contact form with validation
  • SEO & Google Analytics ready
  • Custom Shortcodes
  • Translation Ready (.po files included)
  • Extensive Documentation & Support Forum

What's included

  • The full themeEvery file from the developer's release, in one zip.
  • Unlimited sitesInstall it on your own and your clients' sites.
  • GPL licensedFree to use, study and modify.
  • No paymentFree to download, no card needed.

How to install

  1. 1Download the zip file from this page.
  2. 2In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme.
  3. 3Choose the zip, click Install Now, then Activate.

Questions

Is this the developer's own release?

Yes. It is the release published by the original developer, redistributed under the GNU General Public License. The GPL allows anyone to share and resell the code.

Do I get a license key or automatic updates?

No. License keys, one-click updates and support come from the developer's own paid plans. To update, download the newer version here when it is listed and install it over the old one.

Can I use it on more than one site?

Yes. The GPL puts no limit on the number of sites, including client sites.

Why is it free?

During our launch every download that is available on GPL Store is free. Nothing is charged and no card is asked for.

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