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Sydney

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Spec score 7.8 #14 of 34 in WordPress Themes

What it is

Sydney is a multipurpose WordPress theme for business sites, freelancer pages, and creative portfolios. It works with the WordPress block editor and Elementor and is designed for self-hosted websites. The free theme includes three starter sites; Sydney Pro includes 17. Design controls include a header and footer builder, layout settings, prebuilt sections, and multiple sidebars. Sydney Pro adds seven blog layouts, post sharing, and displays for reading progress and time. Its store features include wishlists, product swatches, multistep checkout, and AJAX product search. Listed integrations include Toolset and WooCommerce, alongside Elementor widgets for MailChimp, Contact Form 7, WPForms, and Ninja Forms. Sydney supports WooCommerce, the block editor, and child themes. WordPress.org describes it as responsive, translation- and RTL-ready, and built with SEO-friendly code. The free plan costs nothing. Paid plans are $63/year for one website, $119/year for 10 websites, and $199/year for 100 websites; they include 12 months of premium support. Pro purchases have a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Sydney is a multipurpose WordPress theme for businesses, freelancers, and creative portfolios.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Integrations
The comparison lists Toolset integration, WooCommerce support, and Elementor features including widgets for MailChimp, Contact Form 7, WPForms, and Ninja Forms.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Support
Pro plans include 12 months of premium support, with an option to extend support for $49/year.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · athemes.com
Maker
aThemes says it was founded in 2013 and operates as a fully remote team; the page does not state a headquarters location.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Blog features
Sydney Pro includes seven blog layouts, built-in post sharing, and reading progress and time features.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Compatibility
WordPress.org describes Sydney as responsive, translation- and RTL-ready, WooCommerce-compatible, and built with SEO-friendly code.Read 8 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Design tools
Features include a header and footer builder, layout controls, prebuilt sections, and multiple sidebars.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
E-commerce
Sydney Pro adds WooCommerce features such as wishlists, product swatches, multistep checkout, and AJAX product search.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Editors
Sydney is compatible with the WordPress block editor and Elementor.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Notable subscription limit
After a subscription ends, users can continue using downloaded themes, but lose updates, premium email support, and account downloads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Performance
aThemes reports a 99% desktop score and a 96% mobile score for Sydney.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Refund
aThemes offers a 14-day money-back guarantee for Sydney Pro purchases.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Security and compliance
The opened maker pages did not state a security certification or compliance standard for Sydney.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Starter sites
The free theme includes 3 starter sites, while Pro includes 17 according to the comparison table.Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free Sydney theme; 3 starter sites Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Personal $63 a year $63/year; normally $79 1 website · Sydney Pro features · 65+ Addons Pro widgets · 12 months premium support Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Professional $119 a year $119/year; normally $149 10 websites · Sydney Pro features · 65+ Addons Pro widgets · 12 months premium support Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com
Agency $199 a year $199/year; normally $249 100 websites · Sydney Pro features · 65+ Addons Pro widgets · Botiga Pro features · white label plugin · 12 months premium support Read 8 Oct 2026 · athemes.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Works with the WordPress block editor and Elementor.
  • Free theme includes three starter sites.
  • Pro adds WooCommerce store features and seven blog layouts.
  • Supports child themes and WooCommerce.

Limits

  • Paid plans start at $63/year.
  • Premium support is included for 12 months.
  • Subscription end removes updates, premium email support, and account downloads.

Who it suits

Sydney suits businesses, freelancers, and creative portfolio owners building self-hosted WordPress sites. Its Pro plans add blog and store features, with licenses for one, 10, or 100 websites.

Verdict

Sydney offers a free starting point and Pro plans with additional site design, blog, and store tools. Choose a paid plan based on the number of websites; ongoing updates and premium email support depend on an active subscription.

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