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Genesis Framework
Genesis Framework is an open-source WordPress theme foundation from StudioPress. It gives you a responsive, accessibility-ready base with block editor support, pre-styled WooCommerce components and a live theme customizer, so you can build blogs, portfolios and online stores on one consistent framework.
- Version
- 3.6.2
- Released
- Mar 31, 2026
- Developer
- StudioPress
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $6.39 a year on its own
What’s new in Genesis Framework 3.6.2
Version 3.6.2 · Mar 31, 2026
Latest
- FixedImprove Genesis block editor sidebar styling under WordPress 7.0.
- FixedImprove styling of "install pack" buttons in Genesis one-click theme setup under WordPress 7.0.
- FixedResolve deprecation notices for the Genesis block editor sidebar under WordPress 7.0.
- FixedFix a warning under PHP 8.5 that could be generated by genesis_get_image if wp_get_attachment_image_src returned false.
- FixedFix 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.
What it does
Many sites start with a theme that looks fine at first and then becomes hard to adjust or extend. This framework takes a different approach by giving you a stable foundation that developers can build on and site owners can still adjust through familiar tools. It works with the WordPress block editor for building page layouts, and its theme customizer lets you preview changes to colors, fonts, layouts and content in real time without writing code.
The framework fits a wide range of projects, from personal blogs and portfolios to small business sites and WooCommerce stores. WooCommerce components come pre-styled, layouts adapt to different screen sizes, and the theme is built to be accessibility ready. A one-click theme setup can import demo content, recommended plugins and designed blocks, which gives you a working starting point. Developers also benefit from an active community of designers and builders who share resources and tips.
Best for
- Developers who want a stable framework for client sites
- Bloggers and portfolio owners using the block editor
- Small businesses running WooCommerce stores
Features
Open-source framework base
Built on the open-source Genesis Framework, giving developers a consistent, extendable foundation for building and customizing WordPress sites.
Pre-styled WooCommerce components
Store elements from WooCommerce come with built-in styling, so product and shop pages match the rest of your site's design.
Block editor integration
Works with the WordPress block editor, letting you customize modules and build complex page layouts using blocks.
One-click theme setup
Imports demo content, recommended plugins and designed blocks in a single step, giving you a ready starting layout to edit.
Real-time theme customizer
Preview changes to colors, fonts, layouts and content as you make them, with no coding needed for everyday design adjustments.
Mobile responsive layout
Pages adapt to different devices and screen sizes, so visitors on phones, tablets and desktops get a usable layout.
Accessibility ready design
Built with accessibility in mind so your site is more usable for people with varying abilities.
Custom logo upload
Add your own logo through the theme settings to brand your site in a few clicks.
Genesis Framework older versions
- 3.6.1Dec 10, 20251 new, 1 security fix
- 3.6.0Mar 26, 20251 improvement, 2 fixes
- 3.5.0Jan 31, 20242 fixes
- 3.4.0Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Genesis Framework
Does this theme work with the WordPress block editor?
Yes. The framework integrates with the WordPress block editor, so you can customize modules and build complex page layouts with blocks. The one-click setup can also import designed blocks along with demo content to give you a starting point.
Can I use it for an online store?
Yes. WooCommerce components come pre-styled, so your shop and product pages fit the overall look of the site. Combined with the responsive layout, this makes it a practical choice for small and growing WooCommerce stores.
Do I need to know code to change the design?
No. The real-time theme customizer lets you adjust colors, fonts, layouts and content while previewing the results, and you can upload your own logo. Developers who prefer to work in code can build on the open-source framework directly.
Is the theme accessible and mobile friendly?
The theme is accessibility ready, designed to be usable by people with varying abilities. Its responsive layout adapts to different devices and screen sizes, so the site remains readable and usable on phones, tablets and desktops.
Is Genesis Framework free?
The code of Genesis Framework is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Genesis Framework is this?
Version 3.6.2, released Mar 31, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Genesis Framework?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Genesis Framework automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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