Description
At a glance
Looking for Twenty Eleven v5.2? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 60K+ active installs · 4.6/5 rating from 50 reviews · updated August 19, 2026 · requires WordPress 3.2+ & PHP 5.2.4+.
The 2011 theme for WordPress is sophisticated, lightweight, and adaptable. Make it yours with a custom menu, header image, and background — then go further with available theme options for light or dark color scheme, custom link colors, and three layout choices. Twenty Eleven comes equipped with a Showcase page template that transforms your front page into a showcase to show off your best content, widget support galore (sidebar, three footer areas, and a Showcase page widget area), and a custom “Ephemera” widget to display your Aside, Link, Quote, or Status posts. Included are styles for print and for the admin editor, support for featured images (as custom header images on posts and pages and as large images on featured “sticky” posts), and special styles for six different post formats.
Frequently asked questions
What is Twenty Eleven?
Twenty Eleven is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 5.2. It is active on over 60K websites.
Is Twenty Eleven free to download?
Yes — Twenty Eleven 5.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.6 out of 5 based on 50 reviews.
How do I install Twenty Eleven 5.2?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The theme works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Twenty Eleven?
Twenty Eleven 5.2 requires WordPress 3.2 or higher and PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Twenty Eleven last updated?
Version 5.2 was last updated on August 19, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Twenty Eleven download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 5.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 19, 2026 |
| Active installs | 60,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (50 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 or higher |
| Author | WordPress.org |
| Tags | block-patterns, blog, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-image-header, featured-images, flexible-header, footer-widgets, full-width-template |
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