WordPress themes are facing a significant crisis. The rapid evolution of Full Site Editing (FSE) has introduced complexities that make it increasingly difficult to create and sustain a successful theme product. As a result, the number of new high-quality, well-maintained themes remains limited.
Compounding this challenge is an ongoing debate about the very nature of themes. Questions like “What is a theme?” and “Do we even need themes anymore?” have sparked confusion within the WordPress ecosystem. This lack of clarity has led to hesitation among developers and users, slowing the adoption of new theme paradigms.
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