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Is Storefront still a good WooCommerce theme in 2026?
Yes, as a stable base. Storefront is the free theme that WooCommerce builds and maintains itself, and it holds a 4.5 rating from 155 reviews on WordPress.org. It is plain by design, so most stores add a child theme or custom CSS. The latest release is version 4.6.2 from 9 December 2025.
Best for: developers and store owners who want the most stable WooCommerce base and plan to style it themselves
The Storefront WooCommerce theme is the free theme that WooCommerce builds and maintains itself. Moreover, it holds a 4.5 rating from 155 reviews on WordPress.org and has more than 90,000 active installs.
Why the Storefront WooCommerce theme is so dependable
WooCommerce core developers write Storefront. As a result, the theme and the plugin rarely clash, even during a major WooCommerce update. For a live store, that stability matters more than a flashy demo.
Storefront also supports the popular customer-facing WooCommerce extensions out of the box. So adding the usual Woo extensions rarely needs theme fixes.
Plain by design
The look is simple on purpose. You get a few layout and colour options, several widget areas and a responsive grid. However, there is no header builder and no starter site library.
Therefore, most developers treat Storefront as a base. They add a child theme or custom CSS and build the brand on top. The theme itself starts from Underscores, the starter theme Automattic uses for WordPress.com themes.
Updates and requirements
Storefront changes slowly. The latest release, version 4.6.2, arrived on 9 December 2025. On the other hand, a slow pace also means fewer surprises on a live store.
Our screenshots come from the official WordPress.org preview. Note that this is not the older premium Storefront theme from GavickPro that some sites still list.
Key features:
- Free and official, built by WooCommerce core developers
- Deep integration with WooCommerce and its popular extensions
- Responsive layout on the Underscores starter theme
- Several layout, colour and widget area options
- Child theme friendly, RTL ready and accessibility ready
- 4.5 rating from 155 reviews on WordPress.org
Our verdict on the Storefront WooCommerce theme
Do you want a base that never fights WooCommerce? The Storefront WooCommerce theme is exactly that, and it costs nothing. Open the Free Theme Demo to see the default layout!
However, if you want a finished design without coding, compare it with Botiga and OceanWP first. Both are free and ship far more shop features. The free version of Storefront is on WordPress.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Storefront theme free?
Yes. Storefront is completely free on WordPress.org and in the WooCommerce marketplace.
Who makes Storefront?
WooCommerce core developers build and maintain it. That is why it rarely breaks during WooCommerce updates.
Is Storefront good for beginners?
It is easy to install, but the plain design needs work. Beginners who want a finished look may prefer Botiga or OceanWP.
Does Storefront still get updates?
Yes, but slowly. Version 4.6.2 from 9 December 2025 is the latest release.
Storefront or Astra for WooCommerce?
Storefront is the most stable base, while Astra offers far more design options and starter templates. Read our Astra review to compare.
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What we like
- Built and maintained by WooCommerce core developers
- Free, with 90,000+ active installs on WordPress.org
- Very low risk of conflicts during WooCommerce updates
- Supports the popular customer-facing WooCommerce extensions
- Child theme friendly, with a lean Underscores base
Worth noting
- Plain design with few layout and colour options
- No header builder and no starter site library
- Slow release pace: the latest version dates from December 2025
