Description
The Stretch allows for the creation of institutional sites, blogs, and landing pages for those who need to publish content with a clean layout based on the Genesis framework, using a child theme structure, widget areas, and default WordPress options to organize pages, menus, and visual identity. As a Studiopress theme, it serves projects seeking a consistent visual foundation without altering the core of the parent Genesis theme.
Main Features of Stretch
- Genesis Child Theme
Works on top of the Genesis base, preserving separation between structure and customization. - Content Layout
Organizes pages, posts, and institutional areas with a clear visual hierarchy. - Widget Areas
Permits distribution of content blocks across configurable regions of the theme. - Native Customization
Utilizes default WordPress features for menus, identity, and visual tweaks. - Theme Structure
Keeps its own files for customizations without modifying the Genesis core directly.
Benefits of Stretch
- Stable Base
Reduces risk of losing customizations when updating the parent theme. - Organized Publishing
Facilitates building informational pages with clear navigation and well-distributed content. - Easier Maintenance
Separates visual changes from the main structure used by the site. - Consistent Visuals
Helps maintain a uniform standard across pages, posts, and menus.
Who is Stretch for?
- Users who publish articles, institutional pages, and recurring content using Genesis.
- Agencies building WordPress sites on Studiopress child themes.
- Those who need to adjust visual identity without directly modifying the parent theme.
How to Download Stretch
The Stretch is available for download here in the Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload, select the file, and activate it via the WordPress dashboard.
Stretch works best for projects that adopt the Genesis child theme logic and need to maintain customizations separate from the main base. For content-focused sites, institutional pages, and lightweight digital presence, it helps structure a consistent presentation without deep changes to WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Is Studiopress Stretch Child Theme GPL-licensed?
Yes. Studiopress Stretch 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 Stretch Child Theme on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Studiopress Stretch 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 Stretch Child Theme cost at Ultrapack?
Studiopress Stretch 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 Stretch Child Theme include updates?
Yes. The current version of Studiopress Stretch Child Theme is 1.0.2, published at Ultrapack on May 25, 2017. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Studiopress Stretch Child Theme scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Studiopress Stretch Child Theme goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
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
stretch.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme.
- Select the file
stretch.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
- 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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UAU Ready