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In version 2.7, child themes have been introduced in WordPress. Using Child themes, you can modify (override) all aspects of a Parent theme (e.g. the stylesheet, page templates, functions) without risking to lose any modifications when upgrading the parent theme. | In version 2.7, child themes have been introduced in WordPress. Using Child themes, you can modify (override) all aspects of a Parent theme (e.g. the stylesheet, page templates, functions) without risking to lose any modifications when upgrading the parent theme. | ||
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[http://ithemes.com/more-builder-goodness-coming-your-way/ Blog entry announcing the release of Retro, Vintage, Coffee and Fire themes] | [http://ithemes.com/more-builder-goodness-coming-your-way/ Blog entry announcing the release of Retro, Vintage, Coffee and Fire themes] | ||
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| + | '''1.''' Edit Theme Name in child theme's style.css. | ||
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| + | Ex.: Change | ||
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| + | <code>Theme Name: Builder Child Theme - Default</code> | ||
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| + | <code>Theme Name: My Awesome Theme</code> | ||
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| + | You can also change other values like Theme URI, Description, Author etc. | ||
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| + | DO NOT delete or change <code>Template: Builder</code> | ||
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| + | '''2.''' Change the name of child theme directory to your liking. | ||
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| + | Ex.: Change | ||
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| + | <code>BuilderChild-Default </code> | ||
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| + | <code>MyAwesomeTheme</code> | ||
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| + | Ensure that there are no spaces in the name of child theme directory. | ||
Revision as of 13:50, July 26, 2011
List of child themes
Introduction
In version 2.7, child themes have been introduced in WordPress. Using Child themes, you can modify (override) all aspects of a Parent theme (e.g. the stylesheet, page templates, functions) without risking to lose any modifications when upgrading the parent theme.
See iThemes and Child Themes – introduction and Child Themes, a quick tutorial.
Child Theme Graphics can also be seen here and here.
Listed below are the child themes of Builder that can be downloaded from the member's area (latest at the top):
Thinner
Blog entry announcing the release of Thinner
Keen
Blog entry announcing the release of Keen
Dockside
Features:
- beautifully designed blockquotes with dropcap styling to give that extra flare and distinction.
- fresh, new category and comment icons to make your meta data stand out.
- featured image usage on blog layout
- great typography, including the "Brawler" Google font for the headlines
Blog entry announcing the release of Dockside
Revised
Features:
- Simple Blogroll Layout
- Feature Image Usage
- Unique Styled Archives
- Two Alternate Widget Styles
Blog entry announcing the release of Revised
Heat Wave
Features:
- Uniquely Styled Comment Section
- Default WordPress Gallery Colorbox Pop Up
- Hot, Summery Colors
- and Built In Gravity Forms Styles
Blog entry announcing the release of Heat Wave
Encased Light
Blog entry announcing the release of Encased Light
Drafted
Cubed
Rainey Day
A light and subtle, yet dramatic theme.
- unique fonts and font styling on the nav bar and headlines tags
- multi-shaded lavender color scheme
- ribbon graphics for added flair and elegance
- styling of the author meta data
- other stylish graphics being used throughout the theme
Blog entry announcing the release of Rainey Day
Scooter
- Retro Styled Theme – making Retro the new Contemporary.
- 'Dancing Script' Google Font, providing a super-easy way to have a unique titles and headlines without slowing your site down with heavy graphics.
- Magazine Layout Builder Extension – so you can take advantage of the ease of using Builder with the visual sophistication of a magazine layout.
- ContactBuddy and GravityForms Styles (Extensions) built in – so once you install the specific plugins, you will have access to the advanced styling without having to touch any code.
- Alternate HTML modules – so you can have different looking HTML modules without having to change the css code.
Blog entry announcing the release of Scooter
Covert
A quite stunning in its bold-yet-minimalist style. Similar to its related (sister?) theme Covell, Covert uses a minimalist, monochromatic style, but one that allows photographers and artists to display their work in a more dramatic and darker style.
Covert also includes 2 distinct navigation styles, making it easy to portray just the amount of "minimalism" you want, as well as the custom projects post type, making project organization and display a snap.
Blog entry announcing the release of Covert
Encased
Some of the other features that make this theme special:
- Unique Navigation Styles – Fixed Left and Top Navigation
- Encased Content Module – Content Module is ‘encased’ within the layout making it stand out from the other modules.
Blog entry announcing the release of Encased
Lucky 7
Some of the special features included in Lucky 7:
- 7 awesome color palettes – which can be further customized using the Style Manager plugin – giving you a professional look with virtually no effort
- The ability to select a different color for individual modules – making it easy to super-customize each portion of the page
- Beautiful meta blocks for author info – making your site (and your authors) stand out from the crowd
- Inset widgets and navigation for a unique, professional look
- Additional custom theme settings, such as a simple setting to change the “read more” text, giving your site a special touch without having to know anything about code
- Built-in iPhone-ready mobile theme
- and popular rounded corners
Blog entry announcing the release of Lucky 7
Covell
Blog entry announcing the release of Covell
Classen
Blog entry announcing the release of Classen
Blueprint
Blog entry announcing the release of Blueprint
Ionic
Ionic – Sky
Ionic – Green
Blog entry announcing the release of Ionic Sky and Ionic Green
Ionic
Blog entry announcing the release of Ionic theme
Americana
Americana
Blog entry announcing the release of Americana theme
Instructions for setting up Americana to look like the demo site
Americana - Mojave (Release Date: January 21, 2011)
Blog entry announcing the release of this theme
Americana - Libertas (Release Date: January 21, 2011)
Blog entry announcing the release of this theme
Americana - Interstate (Release Date: January 21, 2011)
Blog entry announcing the release of this theme
4 more themes in Foundation series
Foundation - WordPress theme for Churches and Ministries
Blog entry announcing the release of Foundation theme
Entree Pub
This is another theme in the restaurant series, with a little bit of a pub twist.
Blog entry announcing the release of Entree Pub theme
Entree
This is a child theme associated with Restaurant Block.
Anchor
Blog entry announcing the release of Anchor theme
Instructions on how to set up Anchor so it looks like the demo site
Slate
Blog entry announcing the release of Slate theme
Astro
Version 2 Release Announcement forum thread
Blog entry announcing the release of Astro theme
Default
Retro
Vintage
Coffee
Fire
Blog entry announcing the release of Retro, Vintage, Coffee and Fire themes
How to rename a child theme
1. Edit Theme Name in child theme's style.css.
Ex.: Change
Theme Name: Builder Child Theme - Default
to
Theme Name: My Awesome Theme
You can also change other values like Theme URI, Description, Author etc.
DO NOT delete or change Template: Builder
2. Change the name of child theme directory to your liking.
Ex.: Change
BuilderChild-Default
to
MyAwesomeTheme
Ensure that there are no spaces in the name of child theme directory.
