Are WordPress Themes Copyright Free?

WordPress themes and plugins can be copyrighted, but the vast majority of them are not. This is because the WordPress project, which is where most WordPress themes and plugins are developed, licenses its code under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

This means that any theme or plugin that is released under the GPL is free for anyone to use, modify, and share.

There are a few exceptions to this rule, however. Themes and plugins that were released before the GPL came into effect in the early 2000s may be copyrighted, and themes and plugins that are released under a license that is not the GPL may still be copyrightable.

Because of this, it is important to read the terms and conditions of any theme or plugin before downloading it to make sure that it is free to use.

Overall, WordPress themes and plugins are generally copyright free. This means that you can download and use them without fear of being sued or held responsible for any copyright infringement.