Yes, Geologist is completely free to use. It is available on WordPress.org at no cost.

How many websites use Geologist?

Geologist has 300 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Geologist alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Geologist include Astra, Twenty Twenty-Five, Twenty Twenty-Four. You can compare them on our theme directory.

Does Geologist work with the latest WordPress?

Geologist requires WordPress 5.7+ and PHP 5.7+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Is Geologist a child theme?

Yes, Geologist is a child theme of blockbase. You need to have the parent theme installed for Geologist to work properly.

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Geologist

Name: Geologist
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Automattic

By Automattic·One Column·Free·Child of blockbase

5(1 reviews)

·300 active installs·Updated 1 year ago

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As of April 2026, Geologist is a WordPress theme with 300 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 10K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.7+ and PHP 5.7+. Available on WordPress.org since 2021. This is a child theme of blockbase. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Astra.

5/51 reviews

300active installs

10K+total downloads

5 yearssince 2021

Overview

Geologist is a streamlined theme for modern bloggers. It consists of a simple single column of posts, paired with a sophisticated color palette and beautiful sans-serif typography.

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