QuietypeMinimal WordPress Blog Theme
A theme that gets out of the way of the sentence.
What's in Quietype
- Reading measure locked to ~68 characters (42rem contentSize) with 1.7 line height and a fluid clamp() type scale from 13px captions to a 52px display size.
- Automatic light/dark mode: every colour in theme.json is referenced as a preset custom property, so a single prefers-color-scheme override flips the whole site and the editor canvas. Both palettes pass WCAG AA.
- Zero network calls: system serif, sans and mono stacks only. No Google Fonts, no icon CDN, no bundled plugin, no upsell, no tracking.
- Accessibility-ready: core skip link (every template exposes a real <main> landmark), :focus-visible outlines with a :focus fallback, semantic header/main/article/footer tags, and prefers-reduced-motion handling.
- Four custom block styles built for essays: Hairline and Asterism separators, a Framed image, and a Plain (rule-less) quote — plus a drop cap that actually sits on the baseline.
- Print stylesheet that strips the chrome and expands link URLs in the running text, because long-form readers still print.
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FAQ
Quietype questions
Is Quietype really free?
Yes. Quietype is licensed GPL-2.0 and free to use on as many sites as you like, including commercial ones. There is no paid tier, no locked feature, and no trial. It used to have a paid PRO version; that has been discontinued and everything in it is now free.
How do I remove the Quietype footer credit link?
Go to Appearance → Customize → Footer Settings and clear the credit option. The link is entirely optional — removing it does not disable any feature, does not affect updates, and does not require a paid upgrade. We would rather you keep the theme than keep the link.
Should I use a child theme with Quietype?
Use a child theme if you plan to edit template files or add PHP. If you are only changing colours, fonts, or spacing, use Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS instead — it survives updates and is far simpler to maintain.
Where do I get support for Quietype?
Use the theme's support forum on WordPress.org — it is public, so the answer helps the next person with the same problem. You can also reach us directly through the contact page.