Background: WordPress Themes on ClassicPress (2020 to 2024)
WordPress themes on ClassicPress were a hit or miss in October 2020. When I was writing the draft for this post to share experimenting with Astra and Hello themes, I recalled my initial experiences.
I largely tested with versions 1.3 and 1.2 of ClassicPress, which were the most recently released versions around that period. Choosing a compatible theme is crucial for both aesthetics and functionality.
Earlier layout testing
WordPress Theme Compatibility and Testing
During my testing, I worked with multiple ClassicPress versions and themes from different developers.
- Rams, Hemingway, Iwata, Miyawaki, McLuhan
- Astra, OceanWP, GeneratePress, Neve, Sydney
- Go Theme by GoDaddy and themes from alx.media
Based on my testing, themes supporting WordPress 4.9 (without blocks) worked best.
Converting a WordPress Site to ClassicPress
I initially installed WordPress and then used the ClassicPress migration plugin.
- Server used: 1 GB / 1 vCore VPS (Virmach)
- Future roadmap questions for ClassicPress remain relevant
- Preferred themes: Baskerville, GeneratePress, Rams, TextDash
Wrapping it Up: It has been a reassuring experience finding multiple themes that work well with ClassicPress.
Share Your Thoughts
Have you experimented with Astra or Hello Themes on ClassicPress? Share your experience.
This post titled “Astra and Hello Themes with ClassicPress: Compatibility and Experimentation” was published under category “ClassicPress” and last updated June 03, 2026.