STS STARTER · WORDPRESS THEME FOUNDATION
A clean foundation for what’s next.
STS Starter is a lightweight, developer-controlled WordPress block-theme foundation: a clean starting point that keeps everyday editing approachable.
Developer-controlled foundation. Client-friendly editing experience.
PURPOSEFUL WORDPRESS
Clear structure. Room to make it yours.
Native blocks
Focused patterns
Flexible foundation
WHY STS STARTER EXISTS
More control. Less unnecessary complexity.
STS Starter begins with WordPress itself and leaves developers room to make deliberate architectural choices without forcing one workflow.
It gives developers a strong, understandable starting point while leaving room to choose the tools each project needs.
Page builders stay in the toolbox. STS just owns more of the toolbox now.
THREE CORE PRINCIPLES
A foundation people can understand.
01
Built on WordPress
Use WordPress itself as the foundation instead of replacing its editing model.
02
Built for developers
Start with clean, understandable architecture and extend it intentionally.
03
Built for the person who comes after you
Keep the finished site understandable and manageable after the initial build.
VISUAL DEMO
A considered starting point, ready for a distinct identity.
Clean typography, restrained navigation, useful patterns, and generous space give each project room to become its own.
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Work · Approach · Contact
INDEPENDENT CREATIVE PRACTICE
Thoughtful work for useful ideas.
A conceptual site composition built from native blocks.
Clear hierarchy
Content leads the design.
Native editing
Familiar WordPress blocks.
Flexible structure
Extend with purpose.
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WHAT’S INSIDE
Native WordPress essentials, without required extras.
- Native WordPress block-theme architecture
- Responsive foundation
- Native templates and template parts
- Reusable patterns
- Native Navigation support
- Search and Comments support
- WordPress Site Editor support
- Translation-ready architecture with POT
- No parent theme or required plugin
- Developer-friendly source architecture
THE PHILOSOPHY
Developer-controlled foundation. Client-friendly editing experience.
Developers retain control of the architecture while ordinary content editing stays inside familiar WordPress workflows.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
The foundation at a glance.
Version
1.0.0
Theme type
Native WordPress block theme
Parent theme
None required
Required plugins
None
Translation
Translation-ready · POT included
Editor
WordPress Site Editor
License
GPL-2.0-or-later
COMPATIBILITY & VALIDATION
Tested with real WordPress workflows in mind.
Built and tested with accessibility-conscious interaction, responsive behavior, and native WordPress workflows in mind.
Documented validation covers keyboard and focus behavior, responsive reflow, genuine 200% and 400% browser zoom, tested desktop browsers, Mobile Safari, the Site Editor, Search, Comments, and installation of the final package.
Coverage limits: Windows forced-colors runtime, NVDA with Firefox or Edge, Edge GUI, Mobile Chrome/Android, and the exact WordPress 6.6 + PHP 8.2 combination were not directly tested.
DOWNLOAD
STS Starter 1.0.0
Free. No account required. No license key. No required email signup.
Download the release directly as a WordPress theme ZIP.
Version: 1.0.0
File: sts-starter-1.0.0.zip
Size: 34,912 bytes (34.1 KiB)
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Theme type: WordPress block theme
Parent theme: None
Required plugins: None
SHA-256: a9eaf4dc23d2dd8e2c02e03b18f990cd8ee39a69ec5b39872feab9b4d736b330
STAY CURIOUS
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Optional. STS Starter is yours either way.
SPEARS TECH SOLUTIONS
Want the website instead of the framework?
Spears Tech Solutions builds and supports purposeful WordPress websites using the same practical approach behind Built by STS.
BUILT WITH PURPOSE