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Read WP
Read WP is a minimalist WordPress blog theme by pixelwars, built for people who care about readability. It gives your posts a clean, distraction-free layout and adds portfolios, galleries and self-hosted media for creative work.
- Version
- 4.6.4
- Released
- Aug 13, 2026
- Developer
- pixelwars
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Read WP 4.6.4
Version 4.6.4 · Aug 13, 2026
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What it does
Many blog themes bury the writing under widgets, banners and busy layouts. This theme takes the opposite approach, with a minimal design that keeps the focus on your text and images. It is responsive, so posts adapt to desktop, tablet and phone screens, and it is retina ready for sharp visuals on high-DPI displays. Built with HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery, it is cross-browser compatible and styles form elements consistently across browsers.
The blog system supports all post formats, so articles, videos, galleries and audio each have a place. You can pick from three blog layouts: with a sidebar, without one, or a masonry grid. Unlimited portfolios and galleries use AJAX load more, and self-hosted HTML5 audio and video works from a single .mp4 file. A custom settings panel handles appearance changes without code, and the theme is translation ready with .po files included.
Best for
- Writers and personal bloggers who want a clean reading layout
- Photographers and creatives sharing portfolios and galleries
- Podcasters or video bloggers hosting their own media files
Features
Three blog layouts
Choose a sidebar layout, a no sidebar layout or a masonry grid to match the way you want readers to browse your posts.
Support for all post formats
Publish standard articles alongside video, gallery and audio posts, with each format displayed in a way that suits its content.
Portfolios with AJAX load more
Create unlimited portfolios and galleries for creative projects, with additional items loading through AJAX as visitors browse.
Self-hosted audio and video
Embed HTML5 audio and video from your own server, using a single .mp4 file that plays across browser platforms.
Unlimited sidebars and footer widgets
Build as many sidebars as you need and arrange footer widget locations in multiple columns to organize extra content.
Custom settings panel
Adjust the theme's appearance and functionality from a settings panel, with no coding knowledge required for everyday changes.
Translation ready with .po files
Translate the theme into other languages using the included .po files, which helps if you write for readers outside English.
Over 20 social icons
Link your blog to social networks with more than 20 custom-styled social media icons placed within the theme design.
Read WP older versions
- 4.6.3Nov 21, 2023
- 4.6.2Nov 5, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Read WP
Can I show my posts in a grid instead of a list?
Yes. The theme includes a masonry grid layout as one of its three blog layouts. The other two options are a standard layout with a sidebar and a layout without a sidebar, so you can choose based on your content.
Does this theme work for a portfolio as well as a blog?
It does. Along with the blog system, you can create unlimited portfolios and galleries. These use AJAX load more, so visitors can keep viewing more items without moving to a new page.
Can I host my own audio and video files?
Yes. Read WP supports self-hosted HTML5 audio and video. A single .mp4 file works across browser platforms, so you do not need separate formats for different browsers.
Will my blog look right on phones and tablets?
The theme uses a responsive design that adapts to desktop, tablet and smartphone screens. It is also retina ready, so images and graphics stay sharp on high-DPI displays.
Is Read WP free?
The code of Read WP 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 Read WP is this?
Version 4.6.4, released Aug 13, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Read WP?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Read WP automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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