Description
At a glance
Lightning v15.42.0 — free WordPress theme download. Key facts: 100K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews · updated September 9, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.6+ & PHP 7.4+.
Lightning is a very simple & easy to customize theme which is based on the Bootstrap. It is also very friendly with custom post types and custom taxonomies. When you add a new one, the breadcrumbs will be adjusted and posts will look beautifully without editing or adding a template files.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Lightning?
Lightning 15.42.0 is the latest version. It is a WordPress theme you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.8/5 rating from 12 user reviews.
Does Lightning cost anything?
No. Lightning 15.42.0 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Lightning 15.42.0?
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 Lightning?
Lightning 15.42.0 requires WordPress 6.6 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 Lightning last updated?
Version 15.42.0 was last updated on September 9, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Lightning 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: 15.42.0
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 15.42.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 9, 2026 |
| Active installs | 100,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (12 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Hidekazu Ishikawa |
| Tags | block-styles, blog, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-logo, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, one-column, sticky-post |
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