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Install the Unblock Theme

This page shows you how to install and activate the Unblock Theme, the blank companion theme built for Unblock.

What is the Unblock Theme​

Unblock Theme is a blank WordPress theme — no styles, no layout opinions, no design choices. It outputs a clean HTML shell and nothing else.

This matters because most WordPress themes ship their own CSS: typography, colors, spacing, layout rules. When you style blocks with Unblock, those theme styles can conflict with yours. You end up fighting specificity instead of building.

The Unblock Theme removes that problem entirely. You start from zero and control everything.

Do I need it?​

Unblock works with any block theme. If you already have a theme you like and your styles render as expected, you can keep it.

That said, the Unblock Theme is the recommended starting point — especially if you're building a site from scratch. No surprises, no overrides to hunt down.

Common mistake

If your styles look different on the front end than in the editor, your active theme is likely injecting its own CSS. Switch to the Unblock Theme to rule out theme conflicts before debugging further.

Install the theme​

  1. Download the theme from your Unblock account
  2. Go to Appearance → Themes → Add New Theme
  3. Click Upload Theme
  4. Select the unblock-theme.zip file
  5. Click Install Now
  6. Click Activate

Automatic updates​

The Unblock Theme receives automatic updates through WordPress — the same way the plugin does. No extra license or configuration required: if the Unblock plugin is active and your license is valid, theme updates show up in Dashboard → Updates alongside everything else.

Next steps​