Description
At a glance
Looking for Twenty Sixteen v3.9? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 90K+ active installs · 4.1/5 rating from 83 reviews · updated August 19, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.4+ & PHP 5.2.4+.
Twenty Sixteen is a modernized take on an ever-popular WordPress layout — the horizontal masthead with an optional right sidebar that works perfectly for blogs and websites. It has custom color options with beautiful default color schemes, a harmonious fluid grid using a mobile-first approach, and impeccable polish in every detail. Twenty Sixteen will make your WordPress look beautiful everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Twenty Sixteen?
Twenty Sixteen 3.9 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 4.1/5 rating from 83 user reviews.
Does Twenty Sixteen cost anything?
No. Twenty Sixteen 3.9 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 Twenty Sixteen 3.9?
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 Sixteen?
Twenty Sixteen 3.9 requires WordPress 4.4 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 Sixteen last updated?
Version 3.9 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 Sixteen 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: 3.9
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 3.9 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 19, 2026 |
| Active installs | 90,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.1/5 (83 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 or higher |
| Author | WordPress.org |
| Tags | accessibility-ready, block-patterns, blog, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, flexible-header, microformats, one-column |
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