Description
At a glance
Looking for Lovecraft v2.1.2? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 8K+ active installs · 5/5 rating from 17 reviews · updated June 24, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.5+ & PHP 5.4+.
Lovecraft is a beautiful two-column theme for bloggers. It features a responsive design, great typography, Block Editor support, a full-width header image (which is replaced with the post thumbnail on single posts/pages), custom accent color support, custom logo support, editor style support, recent posts and recent comments widgets with thumbnails, and a full-width template. Demo: https://andersnoren.se/themes/lovecraft/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lovecraft?
Lovecraft is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.1.2. It is active on over 8K websites.
Is Lovecraft free to download?
Yes — Lovecraft 2.1.2 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 5 out of 5 based on 17 reviews.
How do I install Lovecraft 2.1.2?
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 Lovecraft?
Lovecraft 2.1.2 requires WordPress 4.5 or higher and PHP 5.4 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 Lovecraft last updated?
Version 2.1.2 was last updated on June 24, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Lovecraft 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: 2.1.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.1.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 24, 2026 |
| Active installs | 8,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (17 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 or higher |
| Author | Anders Norén |
| Tags | block-styles, blog, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, footer-widgets, post-formats, right-sidebar, sticky-post, theme-options |
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