Yes. Spiekermann is free and open source, released under the GPL 2.0 license like WordPress itself. You can download it from WordPress.org, or install it from your WordPress dashboard: go to Appearance → Themes → Add New Theme and search for “Spiekermann”.
Can I use Spiekermann on a commercial or client site?
Yes. The GPL 2.0 license lets you use Spiekermann on any site – personal, commercial or for a client – and modify it however you want. If you distribute a modified version, it has to be released under the GPL as well.
Can I use Spiekermann with the Site Editor?
Yes. Spiekermann is a block theme, so you can edit its templates, header, footer and styles in the Site Editor, under Appearance → Editor.
What does Spiekermann require?
Spiekermann requires WordPress 6.7 or later, and PHP 7.4 or later. That said, I recommend always running the latest versions of both WordPress and PHP.
Is Spiekermann still maintained?
Yes. Spiekermann gets updates with security and bug fixes, but generally not support for new features. The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on . If you’d like a feature added, you can ask for it in the support forum, or preferably by opening an issue in the GitHub repository.
How do I remove “Theme by Anders Norén” from the footer in Spiekermann?
Spiekermann is a block theme, so you can edit or remove the credit by editing the footer in the Site Editor. If you do remove it, I’d appreciate it if you consider sending a small donation my way.
Where can I get support for Spiekermann?
Post your question in the Spiekermann support forum on WordPress.org. There’s a decent chance it has already been asked and answered. Found a bug, or want to contribute? Open an issue or a pull request in the GitHub repository.
