A lot of people have been asking where the name for the Duster theme came from. I love naming themes (it’s probably something that warrants a post of it’s own in the future) so I’m glad to share the backstory. We started work on Duster during a team meetup in Arizona — notorious land of cowboys and shoot ’em ups. We wanted something that reflected that same tough cowboy aesthetic and so, Duster. Well, actually, that’s only half true. It’s also the name of this really lovely pink flower you can find in Arizona. It’s really quite beautiful. 🙂
Hello Ian. Great work.
Ian will be Duster available for free download at WordPress.org theme directory?
Any chance this theme will be available in the wordpress.org theme directory?
Well Ian, we know about your love in naming themes! But remember: nothing beats “Thematic”! 😉 Cheers, Danny.
Danny, I remember reading a post complaining about Thematic’s poor name when it first started becoming popular! I always liked the name though. 🙂
George and Jonathan: Yep! Duster is pending review for inclusion at the WordPress.org Theme Directory. It should be available there soon.
Been eagerly waiting for Duster in WordPress.org directory. Love the theme at WordPress.com! Thanks.
It’s too long! How long does, normally, the validation of a theme?
So quite a few folks waiting for the Duster theme to WordPress.org. Consider me on the same waiting list too. It’s a beautiful theme. How long do we have to wait? 😉
It’s tough to say when it will get approved and released but Duster has been submitted to the WordPress.org Theme Directory for review and inclusion.
Can’t wait. It’s a beautiful theme.
Can’t wait . Hurry Hurry!
Looking forward to the release of this theme. I have the feeling this could end my eternal search for the right theme.
Any update on this so far?
I check back here and there to see if Duster is finally available for download … any news? I’m very eagerly, I’m sorry for that, but it’s like Sven said: «I have the feeling this could end my eternal search for the right theme.»
Agree.. when may we download this for .org?!
It’s coming. We’ll post a note on ThemeShaper when it’s available.
Still waiting. I’m guessing this will happen any day now. Rightly said, ends my eternal search for the right theme.
https://wpcom-themes.svn.automattic.com/duster
Painstakingly download all files and folders into a single folder.
(or u could always use a webspider or a download manager.)
Zip it, upload and install it just like any other regular themes.
FiMF.net is running the UnOfficial Release of Duster
For all those waiting for Duster to be released for your self-hosted blogs: the wait is over. You can now download Duster from the WordPress Themes Directory.