Is Twenty Sixteen free?

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

How many websites use Twenty Sixteen?

Twenty Sixteen has 100K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Twenty Sixteen alternatives?

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

Does Twenty Sixteen work with the latest WordPress?

Twenty Sixteen requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP 5.2.4+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Twenty Sixteen

Name: Twenty Sixteen
Rating: 4.1 (83 reviews)
Author: the WordPress team

By the WordPress team·Blog·Free

4.1(83 reviews)

·100K+ active installs·Updated 4 months ago

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As of April 2026, Twenty Sixteen is a WordPress theme with 100K+ active installations and a 4.1/5 rating from 83 reviews. It has been downloaded 11M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP 5.2.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

4.1/583 reviews

100K+active installs

11M+total downloads

11 yearssince 2015

Overview

Twenty Sixteen is a modernized take on an ever-popular WordPress layout — the horizontal masthead with an optional right sidebar that works perfectly for blogs and websites. It has custom color options with beautiful default color schemes, a harmonious fluid grid using a mobile-first approach, and impeccable polish in every detail. Twenty Sixteen will make your WordPress look beautiful everywhere.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Recent Reviews

Still

by Dev Ieffe·6 months ago

the best.

Nice and simple for a basic blog

by jameukl·1 year ago

I like how simple this theme is. I’m currently using it on a travel blog/journal. Nothing fancy, just nice and clean looking.

Simple and clean

by Ratpuke7·1 year ago

I’ve used this theme for approximately seven years now for a blog site and its extremely easy to use and extend. I wouldn’t use another theme, and I cringe thinking about having to design another site with a different theme.