Description
At a glance
StoryPress v1.0.4 is a free WordPress theme with 30+ active installs, updated September 12, 2026, requires WordPress 6.0+ & PHP 7.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
StoryPress is an accessible, editorially-minded news and magazine theme built on the _s (Underscores) starter. It ships with eight Customizer-switchable homepage layouts (Grid, List, Magazine, Hero Grid, Traditional Wire, Top Stories, Latest News Horizontal, Latest News Vertical), optional category-based homepage sections, a custom logo/header/background, custom block styles and patterns, and post-format support (gallery, video, quote). Single posts include an auto-generated table of contents, reading time, author bio, related stories, and a visible breadcrumb trail. A reading progress bar and back-to-top button appear as visitors scroll. Readers get an optional dark mode and text-size control, both saved locally. Fully keyboard accessible, responsive, translation ready, and RTL-language ready.
Frequently asked questions
What is StoryPress?
StoryPress is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.0.4. It is active on over 30 websites.
Is StoryPress free to download?
Yes — StoryPress 1.0.4 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 StoryPress 1.0.4?
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 StoryPress?
StoryPress 1.0.4 requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 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 StoryPress last updated?
Version 1.0.4 was last updated on September 12, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the StoryPress 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: 1.0.4
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.0.4 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 12, 2026 |
| Active installs | 30+ |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Bikram |
| Tags | block-patterns, blog, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, left-sidebar, news, one-column, right-sidebar |
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