Simplr

Simplr is the original one-column minimalist theme for WordPress. Ideal for customization, Simplr is light yet rich. An ideal theme for those wanting focus solely on the content.

  1. Features

    Simplr is compatible with WordPress 2.6.x and features:

    • theme options menu that allows
      • control over fonts and font size
      • control over layout and alignment
    • standards compliance with
      • CSS
      • hAtom
      • hCard
      • XHTML 1.0 (Transitional)
    • full Widgets compatibility
    • highly semantic markup
    • option for enabling comments on pages
    • robust style sheet and separate print style sheet

  2. Preview

    A live preview of Simplr is available at demo.plaintxt.org in addition to the following selected screenshots.

    Simplr live preview

    The original single-column minimalist theme for WordPress
    The original single-column minimalist theme for WordPress
    Built-in gallery support in Simplr
    Built-in gallery support in Simplr
    Comments and trackbacks on Simplr theme
    Comments and trackbacks on Simplr theme

  3. Download

    The Simplr theme, © 2006–2008 Scott Allan Wallick, is licensed under the GNU General Public License. Please feel free to alter this theme in any way that pleases you. I only ask that you please allow my design credit to remain.

    Download the latest version of Simplr.

    Simplr 4.6.1

    A legacy version is available for WordPress 2.0.x.

    Simplr 3.1

    By downloading content, you agree to the Terms of Use.

  4. Install

    The theme is installed just like any other WordPress theme. More detailed installation instructions are available on the WordPress Codex.

    If you are upgrading from a deprecated version, first reset the theme options from the Theme Options submenu under Presentation in your dashboard. Then delete the Simplr theme folder and all files before uploading the new version.

    1. Download Simplr
    2. Extract the /simplr/ folder from the archive
    3. Upload this folder to ../wp-contents/themes/
    4. Activate the theme in Dashboard > Presentation
    5. Go to the Theme Options submenu in Presentation
    6. Enjoy—and then consider donating

  5. Learn

    Please review the accompanying documentation (readme.html) for more information and instructions on using Simplr and its advanced features.

    Simplr readme.html

  6. Develop and Support

    Access to the Simplr Subversion repository is available via the Simplr project home on Google Code, simplr.googlecode.com. Please visit the project home to report bugs, request enhancements, help create documentation, et cetera. Please ignore if unfamiliar with Subversion.

    The current release for the current WordPress distribution is in /tags/.

    svn co http://simplr.googlecode.com/svn/tags/4.6.1/

    The deprecated release for legacy WordPress 2.0.x is in /branches/.

    svn co http://simplr.googlecode.com/svn/branches/3.1/

    For the latest and possibly unstable version, please check out /trunk/.

    svn co http://simplr.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/