Description
At a glance
Looking for Substrata v1.0.2? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 100+ active installs · updated April 26, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.8+ & PHP 7.2+.
Substrata is a minimalist blog or portfolio designed for researchers, writers, and storytellers working with field notes and reflective essays.
Frequently asked questions
What is Substrata?
Substrata is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.0.2. It is active on over 100 websites.
Is Substrata free to download?
Yes — Substrata 1.0.2 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package.
How do I install Substrata 1.0.2?
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 Substrata?
Substrata 1.0.2 requires WordPress 6.8 or higher and PHP 7.2 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 Substrata last updated?
Version 1.0.2 was last updated on April 26, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Substrata 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: 1.0.2
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | April 26, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.8 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 or higher |
| Author | Automattic |
| Tags | blog, full-site-editing, rtl-language-support, style-variations, threaded-comments, translation-ready, two-columns, wide-blocks |
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