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If-Thema Modern

Turn a small business into a brand. A free WordPress block theme built on bold typography and an editorial grid.

Status FREE
Version 1.0.0
Type WordPress Block Theme
Download for free View the live demo See the design philosophy
Homepage example from the If-Thema Modern live demo (demo.project-if.jp/modern/)
An actual page from the live demo of If-Thema Modern 1.0.0 (using fictional company data for illustration).

01 / Concept

Turn a small business
into a brand.

If-Thema Modern is an editorial WordPress block theme built for websites run by sole proprietors and small teams. It is aimed at businesses where presentation itself is part of the value—branding, web design, photography, studios, and small storefronts.

Rather than shrinking a template built for a large company, it puts bold typography, generous whitespace, and a single strong photograph at the center—so even a small team can look like a real, considered brand.

02 / Design Philosophy

Six design
principles.

  • Typography First Large type carries the design—not decoration.
  • Space is Design Whitespace is treated as a deliberate element, not empty space left over.
  • Editorial Grid An asymmetric, magazine-style grid instead of uniform rows.
  • One Strong Image One powerful photograph carries the mood, rather than many small ones.
  • Quiet Motion Restrained motion that keeps the feel refined, never noisy.
  • Mobile First Clarity Designed to look right on a phone first, then extended up to desktop.

03 / Features

What is included.

  • WordPress Block Theme (Full Site Editing / Site Editor support)
  • Seven section patterns: Hero, About, Services, Works, Statement, News, and Contact
  • A NEWS section built on standard WordPress posts (shows your latest posts automatically)
  • Page template, post archive, and search results template
  • Colors, spacing, and template parts (header/footer) editable in the Site Editor
  • No external plugins, fonts, or services required—built on WordPress core blocks only
  • Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop

There is currently one style (the default). The internal structure is designed so additional Style Variations can be added later.

04 / Inside the theme

An actual page example.

Internal sections, like SERVICES, share the same editorial design as the rest of the site.

The SERVICES section from the If-Thema Modern live demo

05 / Live demo

See it running live.

Rather than screenshots alone, we publish a real, running WordPress site so you can check the layout and behavior yourself before downloading.

Open https://demo.project-if.jp/modern/ ↗

06 / Requirements

Before you install.

  • WordPress 6.6 or later (tested with 7.1)
  • PHP 7.4 or later
  • License GNU General Public License v2 or later (GPLv2 or later)
  • Support No individual setup, configuration, or technical support is provided.

07 / Getting started

How to install.

  1. Download the If-Thema Modern ZIP
  2. In wp-admin, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New, and upload the ZIP
  3. Activate the theme—the full Hero / About / Services / Works / Statement / News / Contact homepage appears immediately
  4. Replace the images, copy, and colors in the Site Editor with your own business's content
  5. Add anything you want to appear in the NEWS section as a regular WordPress post

No individual setup or technical support is provided with the FREE edition. Please also review the terms and disclaimer (Japanese) before use.

If-Thema Modern

Version 1.0.0 / FREE / GPLv2 or later

Download for free

08 / Details

Product details.

  • ProductIf-Thema Modern
  • Version1.0.0
  • TypeWordPress Block Theme (Full Site Editing)
  • LicenseGNU GPL, version 2 or later
  • Sections includedHero / About / Services / Works / Statement / News / Contact
  • StyleOne (default). Structured to support additional styles later.
  • RequirementsWordPress 6.6+ / PHP 7.4+
  • DependenciesWordPress core blocks only. No external plugins, fonts, or services.
  • Provided byProject-if
  • Distributed fileif-thema-modern-1.0.0.zip (3,435,846 bytes)
  • SHA-256d77502da56555f20bc73ca3101a7dbb456a38b69abd1b3dcc951fd655c062323

Not currently listed on the official WordPress.org theme directory. Install it by uploading the ZIP above from wp-admin.

09 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is it really free?

Yes. If-Thema Modern is free to download and use, under the GPLv2 or later, including for commercial sites.

What kind of business is it for?

It is not limited to a specific industry. It suits sole proprietors and small teams where presentation matters to the work itself—branding, web design, photography, studios, and small storefronts.

How many Style Variations are there?

Currently one (the default). The internal structure supports adding more later, but there is no set timeline for that.

Do I need any plugins?

No. It runs on WordPress core blocks only—no external plugins, fonts, or services are required.

Can I use it for a commercial site?

Yes. It is distributed under the GPLv2 or later, so commercial use is permitted.

Is it listed on WordPress.org?

Not currently. Please download and install it from this page's ZIP via wp-admin.

Is support available?

No individual setup, configuration, or technical support is provided. Genuine product defects are handled by Project-if.