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Genesis Theme for Wordpress

v3.6.2Unlimited sites

Genesis Theme for WordPress is a theme built on the open-source Genesis Framework from StudioPress.

Product facts

Version: 3.6.2
Released: 5 May 2026
Type: Theme
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $5.59 / year on its own

Overview

Many WordPress sites start from a theme that looks fine but is hard to adjust, or from a blank framework that needs a lot of setup. Genesis Theme for WordPress sits between the two. It uses the Genesis Framework as its base, so developers get a familiar structure, while site owners get a theme customizer and a one-click setup that brings in demo content, essential plugins and Gutenberg blocks.

The theme works with the WordPress block editor, so you can build page layouts from blocks and preview changes to colors, fonts and layouts as you make them. It also includes pre-styled WooCommerce components for stores and a mobile-responsive layout that adapts to different screens. That makes it a fit for personal blogs, portfolios and small online shops that want room to grow.

Features

Open-source Genesis Framework: The theme is built on the Genesis Framework from StudioPress, giving developers and designers a structured, developer-friendly base to build and customize from.
Pre-styled WooCommerce components: Store pages come with built-in WooCommerce styling, so an online shop can share the same look as the rest of your site without extra design work.
Mobile-responsive layout: The layout adapts to different devices, screen sizes and browsers, so pages stay readable and usable on phones, tablets and desktops.
One-click theme setup: Demo content, essential plugins and designed Gutenberg blocks can be imported with a single click, giving you a working starting point to edit.
Gutenberg block editor integration: Customize modules and build more complex page layouts with the WordPress block editor, using blocks rather than hand-written code.
Real-time theme customizer: Preview changes to colors, fonts, layouts and content as you make them, so you can shape the look of the site without coding.
Custom logo upload: Add your own logo to brand the site, using the theme's logo option in just a few clicks.
Accessibility ready: The theme is built with accessibility in mind, aiming to keep sites usable for visitors with different abilities.

Best for

Bloggers and portfolio owners wanting a flexible theme
Small businesses and WooCommerce store owners
Developers building client sites on Genesis

Changelog

Version 3.6.2 — 31 March 2026

Fixed Improve Genesis block editor sidebar styling under WordPress 7.0.
Fixed Improve styling of "install pack" buttons in Genesis one-click theme setup under WordPress 7.0.
Fixed Resolve deprecation notices for the Genesis block editor sidebar under WordPress 7.0.
Fixed Fix a warning under PHP 8.5 that could be generated by genesis_get_image if wp_get_attachment_image_src returned false.
Fixed Fix defer and async parameter stripping in the script loader. The defer=true and async=true strings are now correctly removed from query params after defer or async properties are added to script tags.

Earlier versions

3.6.1 (23 October 2025): 1 new, 1 security
3.6.0 (20 March 2025): 1 improved, 2 fixed
3.5.0 (22 January 2024): 2 fixed

FAQ

Is Genesis Theme for Wordpress free?

The code of Genesis Theme for Wordpress is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Genesis Theme for Wordpress gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Genesis Theme for Wordpress is this?

Version 3.6.2, released 5 May 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.

How do I update Genesis Theme for Wordpress?

Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Genesis Theme for Wordpress for you.