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What Are GPL Themes & Plugins? (Beginner-Friendly Explanation)<\/h1>\n

Heard the term \u201cGPL\u201d in WordPress but not sure what it means? This beginner-friendly guide explains what GPL themes and plugins are, why they exist, and how SiteCrafted uses them safely in readymade WordPress websites.<\/p>\n

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What Does GPL Actually Mean?<\/h2>\n

GPL = General Public License (the license WordPress itself uses).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

GPL (General Public License)<\/strong> is a legal license that allows free usage, modification, and redistribution of software. WordPress itself is 100% GPL, and because of this, every theme and plugin built for WordPress must also follow the GPL license.<\/p>\n

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You can use GPL themes\/plugins anywhere<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You can modify them as you like<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You can distribute copies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You can build new designs with them<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

GPL is open, safe, legal, and supported by the global WordPress community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Why WordPress Uses GPL<\/h2>\n

Freedom for users, creators, and businesses.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

WordPress was founded on open-source principles. GPL promotes:<\/p>\n