=== The Block ===
Contributors: thethemefoundry
Tags: blog, news, block-styles, block-patterns, custom-colors, custom-menu, lightweight
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 0.7.3
Version: 0.5
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Free easy to use WordPress block based theme.

== Description ==
The best drag and drop block theme for your business. Build stunning WordPress websites with The Block, a zero-dependency theme optimized for the Gutenberg editor. Our lightweight foundation delivers blazing-fast performance while maintaining full compatibility with WordPress core features.

== Features ==

* 📦 Native Gutenberg block patterns and templates
* 🔠 Advanced typography and color customization
* 📱 Responsive design optimized for all devices
* ✅ Built-in SEO optimization
* 🌍 RTL support and translation-ready
* ✨ Zero third-party plugin dependencies

Perfect for developers, designers, and content creators seeking a clean, performance-focused WordPress foundation. The Block theme prioritizes web vitals scores through optimized code and modern development practices.

Download The Block today and experience WordPress publishing at its fastest.

== Copyright ==

This theme incorporates code from:

The Block WordPress Theme, (C) 2025 The Theme Foundry
License: GPLv2 or later. License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

* Photo from Pxhere https://pxhere.com under license Creative Commons Zero (CC0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Desert landscape: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/496230
Profile 1: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1067053
Profile 2: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/451655
Profile 3: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/108386

* The TGM Plugin Activation library is licensed under the GPL-2.0 or later license.
License GPL-2.0 or later: http://tgmpluginactivation.com/#license
Source: https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation

* Fonts used in the theme are licensed under the Open Font License (OFL) 1.1 or later.
Inter font: https://github.com/rsms/inter
Playfair Display font: https://github.com/clauseggers/Playfair-Display

== Changelog ==

= February 17, 2025 =

Version 0.7.3 changelog:

* Added: Testimonials pattern
* Added: Static header
* Changed: Default sans-serif font to Inter

= February 10, 2025 =

Version 0.7.2 changelog:

* Added: Pricing pattern
* Added: Tag Filled and Tag Outlined patterns
* Added: New style for sans-serif fonts

= January 30, 2025 =

Version 0.7.1 changelog:

* Updated: Content size to 1000px
* Added: Email subscription modal

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.7.3 =

* Added: Testimonials pattern
* Added: Static header
* Changed: Default sans-serif font to Inter

= 0.7.2 =

* Added: Pricing pattern
* Added: Tag Filled and Tag Outlined patterns
* Added: New style for sans-serif fonts

= 0.7.1 =

* Updated: Content size to 1000px
* Added: Email subscription modal

