Genesis Framework

Web · Self-hosted · paid plans from $30/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Genesis Framework is ranked #2 of 33 in WordPress themes on Freedom251. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $30/mo.

Genesis Framework plans and pricing

All plans

Genesis Framework Free Free download by request · WordPress.org self-hosted sites studiopress.com · 4 Oct 2026

Genesis Pro $360/yr $360/year Unlimited sites · Genesis Framework and 10 StudioPress-made premium child themes · Support · Genesis Pro plugin, blocks, and layouts studiopress.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on WordPress themes

Free plan: Yes
Theme type: classic
WooCommerce support: Yes
Block editor support: Yes
Child theme support: Yes
Accessibility ready: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Genesis Framework is a WordPress foundation for building websites, including a secure and search-engine-optimized foundation.
Audience: StudioPress describes Genesis as suitable for both novice and advanced developers.
Download: The Genesis Framework is available as a zip file requested through a form on the StudioPress site.
Open source: StudioPress labels Genesis Framework open source.
Editor: Genesis supports the Gutenberg block editor, and Genesis Pro adds content blocks, sections, and page layouts.
eCommerce: The framework is pre-styled for WooCommerce to support setting up an online store.
Responsive design: StudioPress says its themes adapt to mobile devices and screens.
Security and SEO: StudioPress describes Genesis as the basic security and SEO foundation for a WordPress site.
Updates and sites: StudioPress says theme use is not limited to a specific number of sites or a specific period of time.
Hosting requirement: Genesis themes require a domain and WordPress installed on a web host; StudioPress says WordPress.com does not allow theme installation.
Integrations: StudioPress says its themes are compatible with WordPress Multilingual and can accommodate right-to-left languages.
Support: StudioPress customers can access tutorials and submit support tickets for one-on-one customer support.
Customization limits: StudioPress says it does not provide custom design services for its themes.
Company: WP Engine says it was founded in 2010 in Austin, Texas, and StudioPress pages carry WP Engine copyright.
Price from: $30/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best WordPress Themes in 2026#2 of 33

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Sources

studiopress.com/themes/genesis/· checked 4 Oct 2026
studiopress.com/get-genesis/· checked 4 Oct 2026
studiopress.com/genesis-pro/· checked 4 Oct 2026
studiopress.com/faqs/· checked 4 Oct 2026
wpengine.com/about-us/· checked 4 Oct 2026