Free theme
PressHangar Starter
A fast, clean full-site-editing block theme for affiliate, blog and business sites. Readable long-form articles, ranking, comparison and review layouts, and clear calls to action — from the start. No external requests, no tracking, core blocks only.
Version 1.4.0 · GPLv2+ · ~700KB
Key features
Full site editing (FSE)
A block theme built around theme.json — customize colors, typography and layout with no code.
Fast and light
No external requests, no bundled web fonts (system stack), core blocks only. About 700KB.
Recolorable palette
A neutral palette you can swap for your brand colors in one move, with Dark / Warm / Business style variations.
Patterns for monetized sites
Ranking tables, comparisons, review boxes, pricing tables, FAQs and affiliate disclosures — the patterns affiliate sites actually need.
Six genre heroes
Hero patterns for beauty, cards, internet, education, business and blog, with bundled GPL background art.
GEO (AI search) patterns
Conclusion boxes, Q&A, sources, stat callouts and summary tables — structures AI answer engines like to cite, built into the theme.
Six genre heroes
Dedicated hero patterns you can pick to match your site's genre.
What's included
Activate it and you have ready-to-use patterns and templates out of the box.
Block patterns
Heroes, post grids, comparisons, CTA banners, FAQs, affiliate disclosures, ranking tables, reviews, services, pricing and testimonials.
Templates
index / home / single / page / archive / search / 404, plus header and footer template parts.
Style variations
Dark, Warm, Business and per-genre color variations.
An accessible base
Heading hierarchy, contrast and responsive layout for readable long-form content.
How to install
- 1
Download presshangar-starter-1.4.0.zip from the button above.
- 2
In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme and upload the zip.
- 3
Activate it, then open Appearance → Editor to drop in heroes and patterns.
Safe to use
No external requests, no tracking
It makes no outbound HTTP requests and never sends or collects your readers' data.
GPLv2+, original art
The bundled images (heroes, avatars, background) are all original work by the author (Musubiemu LLC), licensed GPLv2+, with no trademarks, real people or third-party art.
Frequently asked questions
Is it in the wordpress.org theme directory?
No. It's distributed as a single free download from presshangar.com only.
Can I switch from a paid theme like SWELL?
Yes. As a block theme your posts carry over; heroes, comparisons and the like are best replaced with PressHangar's patterns over time.
Do I need any plugins?
The theme works on its own. GEO, SEO and breadcrumb features are enhanced further when paired with the PressHangar plugins.
Does it work in languages other than English?
Yes — it is translation-ready.
Free download
A single free download from presshangar.com (GPLv2+). Future updates will be available from this page too.