Blanked Template
This plugin will add a blank page template for any themes. Any page using the template will only display the content. No header, no sidebar, no footer.
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Blanked Template shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Blanked Template stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blank template | >100 |
| page template | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Blanked Template
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
This plugin will add a blank page template for any themes. Any page using the template will only display the content. No header, no sidebar, no footer.
The blank page template can be applied to pages, singular posts and any special pages such as blog page, archive page, search page. It load everything included in the wp_head(), wp_body_open() and wp_footer(), so all scripts and styles should load as normal. It also has option to customize the CSS class for the body tag element (body_class()) and post content wrapper element (post_class()).
This is great for page builders (Divi, Elementor, Beaver Builder, etc), landing pages.
Key Features
- Add totally blank page template for any themes. No header, no sidebar, no footer.
- Disable functions wp_head(), wp_body_open() and wp_footer() for any singular and special pages that applied to use blanked template
- Disable CSS class for any singular and special pages that applied to use blanked template
- Add CSS class for any singular and special pages that applied to use blanked template
- Apply blanked template to post type singular pages: Built-in and custom post type
- Apply blanked template to special pages: blog page, archive page, search page
Installation
AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION
Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don’t even need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic install of Blanked, log in to your WordPress admin panel, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field type “Blanked” and click Search Plugins. You can install it by simply clicking Install Now. After clicking that link you will be asked if you’re sure you want to install the plugin. Click yes and WordPress will automatically complete the installation. After installation has finished, click the ‘activate plugin’ link.
MANUAL INSTALLATION
- Download the plugin zip file to your computer
- Go to the WordPress admin panel menu Plugins > Add New
- Choose upload
- Upload the plugin zip file, the plugin will now be installed
- After installation has finished, click the ‘activate plugin’ link
Changelog
1.1.0
- Enhancement – Added option to disable functions wp_head(), wp_body_open() and wp_footer() for any singular and special pages that applied to use blanked template
- Enhancement – Added option to remove CSS class for any singular and special pages that applied to use blanked template
- Enhancement – Added option to add CSS class for any singular and special pages that applied to use blanked template
- Enhancement – Added option to apply blanked template to post type singular pages
- Enhancement – Added option to apply blanked template to special pages
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FAQ
Blanked Template: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Blanked Template free?
Yes. Blanked Template is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Blanked Template safe to use in 2026?
Blanked Template shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Blanked Template?
Blanked Template is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,014 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does Blanked Template work with WordPress 7.1?
Blanked Template is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Blanked Template need?
Blanked Template requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Blanked Template last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on November 17, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Blanked Template?
Blanked Template is developed and maintained by Sofyan Sitorus.
What are the best alternatives to Blanked Template?
The most popular alternatives to Blanked Template are Super Blank (9K+ installs) and Admin Menu Blank Template P… (10+ installs).
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