Description
At a glance
Sydney v2.71 is a free WordPress theme with 80K+ active installs, 4.9/5 rating from 794 reviews, updated August 26, 2026, requires PHP 7.2+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Sydney is a fast, highly customizable WordPress theme for businesses, freelancers, and creative portfolios that want a professional online presence. It works with both Elementor and the WordPress block editor and includes a library of block patterns for building pages fast. Sydney gives you full design control: all Google Fonts, color and layout options, logo upload, a full-screen slider, header images, and sticky navigation. It’s responsive, translation- and RTL-ready, WooCommerce-compatible, and built with clean, SEO-friendly code. With 80,000+ active installs and a 4.9-star rating from 750+ reviews, Sydney is a trusted choice for company and portfolio sites. Start fast by importing a ready-made demo: https://athemes.com/sydney-demos/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sydney?
Sydney is a free WordPress theme available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.71. It is active on over 80K websites.
Is Sydney free to download?
Yes — Sydney 2.71 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 4.9 out of 5 based on 794 reviews.
How do I install Sydney 2.71?
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 Sydney?
Sydney 2.71 requires 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 Sydney last updated?
Version 2.71 was last updated on August 26, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Sydney 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: 2.71
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.71 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Active installs | 80,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (794 reviews) |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 or higher |
| Author | aThemes |
| Tags | block-patterns, block-styles, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, e-commerce, editor-style, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template |
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