=== Brevity === Contributors: hurterdesignstudio Tags: custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, blog, news, magazine, minimalist, black-and-white, editorial, one-column, responsive-layout, accessibility-ready Requires at least: 5.4 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.0 License: GNU General Public License v2 or later License URI: LICENSE A clean, minimalist WordPress theme designed for news-driven content and magazine-style layouts. == Description == Brevity is a clean, minimalist WordPress theme designed for news-driven content and magazine-style layouts. It focuses on readability and structure, highlighting articles with a clear, distraction-free design. **Key Features:** * **Editorial First Design**: Priority to text and information hierarchy * **Black & White Aesthetic**: Strict monochrome color palette for maximum readability * **Typography Excellence**: Syne for headings, Quicksand for body text * **Responsive Layout**: Mobile-first design that works on all devices * **Accessibility Ready**: WCAG AA compliant with visible focus states * **Translation Ready**: Full internationalization support * **Clean Article Cards**: Distraction-free article listings with 16:9 thumbnails * **Minimalist Navigation**: Simple, functional navigation without decorative elements Perfect for news sites, blogs, magazines, and any content-focused website that values readability and editorial elegance. == Installation == 1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button. 2. Click Upload Theme and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now. 3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away. 4. Go to Appearance > Customize to configure your site settings. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this theme support any plugins? = Brevity includes support for: * WooCommerce (full styling support) * Jetpack Infinite Scroll * Custom backgrounds * Custom logos * Featured images * Threaded comments = Can I customize the colors? = Brevity follows a strict black & white design system. All colors are defined in SASS variables and can be modified by editing the theme files. However, the theme is designed to maintain its minimalist aesthetic. = What fonts does the theme use? = Brevity uses Google Fonts: * **Syne** for headings (H1-H4) - Bold (700) with tight letter-spacing for a modern luxury magazine look * **Quicksand** for body text and UI elements - Regular (400) with generous line-height for elegant readability = Is the theme responsive? = Yes, Brevity is fully responsive and mobile-first. It works beautifully on all screen sizes from mobile phones to large desktop displays. = Does the theme support RTL languages? = Yes, Brevity includes RTL (Right-to-Left) stylesheet support for languages like Arabic and Hebrew. = How do I customize the layout? = The theme uses a no-sidebar layout by default. Layout structure can be modified in the SASS files. See the README.md for development instructions. = Is the theme accessible? = Yes, Brevity follows WordPress accessibility guidelines and includes: * Visible focus states for keyboard navigation * High contrast ratios (WCAG AA compliant) * Screen reader friendly markup * Semantic HTML structure == Changelog == = 1.0.0 - December 2024 = * Initial release * Black & white minimalist design system * Syne and Quicksand typography integration * Editorial-focused article cards with 16:9 thumbnails * Responsive navigation with mobile menu * Accessibility improvements (WCAG AA compliant) * Custom logo and background support * Translation ready * WooCommerce and Jetpack compatibility * WordPress.org ready == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = Initial release of Brevity. Upgrade to start using this minimalist editorial theme. == Screenshots == 1. Homepage with article listings == Credits == * Based on [Underscores](https://underscores.me/) by Automattic, (C) 2012-2020 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) * normalize.css https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/, (C) 2012-2018 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal, [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT) * [Syne](https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Syne) by Bonjour Monde, [SIL Open Font License](https://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL) * [Quicksand](https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Quicksand) by Andrew Paglinawan, [SIL Open Font License](https://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=OFL) == Support == For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please send an e-mail to support@hurterdesignstudio.com. == License == Brevity is licensed under the GPL. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the [GNU General Public License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) for more details.