Description
The Genesis Sample is a child theme of the Genesis framework designed for those who want to create WordPress sites on a lean, optimized foundation, with an initial structure ready for customization through the block editor. It works as a starting point for bloggers, developers, and studios that prefer building custom layouts without loading the site with unnecessary features, keeping code clean and typography well-balanced.
Key Features of the Genesis Sample
- Genesis Framework child theme
Inherits the entire structure, hooks, and filters from the StudioPress Genesis framework. - Block editor support
Compatible with Gutenberg and styles aligned with front-end content. - Clean, minimalist layout
Neutral look and clear typography, designed to serve as a customization base. - Native responsive structure
Automatically adapts columns, images, and menus for desktop, tablet, and mobile. - Code ready for customization
Organized and commented files, making it easier to override templates and styles.
Benefits of the Genesis Sample
- Solid foundation for tailored projects
Speeds up the creation of custom child themes without starting from scratch. - Preserved performance
Without excess visual resources, keeps the site lightweight and fast to load. - Simplified maintenance
The separation between the framework and the child theme protects customizations during updates. - Total visual freedom
Lets you define the brand identity without fighting heavy pre-defined styles.
Who Is the Genesis Sample For?
- Anyone already using the Genesis Framework and looking for a clean starting point to customize.
- Developers who create custom child themes for clients.
- Bloggers and content creators who value lightness and readable typography.
- Studios and agencies that deliver tailored projects on the StudioPress structure.
How to Download the Genesis Sample
The Genesis Sample is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload theme, select the file, and activate it. Remember that the Genesis Framework needs to be installed, since the Sample is one of its child themes.
Built for people who work directly with the StudioPress ecosystem, the Genesis Sample works as a technical skeleton for advanced customization. The goal is not to deliver a finished look, but to provide a stable foundation where developers and creators can implement the identity of each project with freedom and organized code.
Frequently asked questions
Is Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme GPL-licensed?
Yes. Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme cost at Ultrapack?
Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme include updates?
Yes. The current version of Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme is 3.4.3, published at Ultrapack on May 5, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the theme Studiopress Genesis Sample Child Theme?
Requires WordPress 5.4 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher.
What changed in this version
Version 3.4.3 2025-03-19
- Prevent PHP notices about using translations before the after_setup_theme hook under WP 6.7+ by [deferring registration of responsive menus]
Version 3.4.2 2022-12-19
- Update developer dependencies. ([GitHub version]( only.)
- Add missing comma to WooCommerce styles.
- WP Forms one-click-theme-setup contact form creation.
- Simple Social Icons and Genesis eNews extended from one-click-theme-setup.
Version 3.4.1 2021-03-25
- Implement preconnect for Google Fonts.
- Use null in place of theme version for Google Fonts URL.
- Optimize images included with the Black & White one-click theme setup option.
- Update developer dependencies. ([GitHub version]( only.)
- Improve Content Layout Shift (CLS) occurring when using a custom logo.
- Improve Content Layout Shift (CLS) caused by the mobile menu.
Version 3.4.0 2020-10-20
- Genesis Sample 3.4.0 requires the Genesis Blocks plugin.
- Install Genesis Blocks instead of Atomic Blocks during one-click theme setup.
- Updated one-click-theme-setup content to use Genesis Blocks.
- Updated Editor and front-end styles for Genesis Blocks compatibility.
Version 3.3.1 2020-08-17
- WordPress 5.5 block editor theme support for `custom-line-height`.
- WordPress 5.5 block editor theme support for `custom-units`.
- WordPress 5.5 HTML5 theme support for `navigation-widgets`.
- Ensure front end paragraph margin matches the editor.
- Ensure block width in the editor matches the front end.
- Ensure the hamburger menu button icon and text CSS transitions match.
- `genesis-lazy-load-images` theme support in favor of the WordPress 5.5 lazy loading feature.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
The file on this page is already the theme, ready to upload to WordPress.
- Download the file
genesis-sample.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme.
- Select the file
genesis-sample.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 5.4 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher.
- If WordPress answers that no valid theme was found, the file is the developer’s full package and the theme is in a folder inside it. Extract the file on your computer, look for the folder that has
style.cssandscreenshot.png, zip that folder only and upload it again.
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