Free Wordpress Themes

This page is hosting all the free Wordpress themes I create. You’re welcome to download themes and use them as long as the back link to this site says in the footer of the theme. That’s the only request I have. Fair enough?

Want a custom blog without doing any work? Click Here…

Use the comment box below for requests and any other information related to Wordpress themes.

Have an idea for a theme? Tell me about it.

Click here to learn how to replace your Wordpress theme’s header image.

Click here to learn how to edit your footer.

1. Japan 1.0

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Three columns, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7, multiple languages.
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2. Simple Sky 1.0

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Two columns, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+, multiple languages.
Click Here To Download

3. Creative City 1.0

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Three columns, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+, multiple languages.
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4. Blue Ridge 1.0

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Three columns, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+, multiple languages.
Click Here To Download

5. Mixed Art 1.0

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Three columns, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+, multiple languages.
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6. Fun Sky 1.0

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Two column, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+, multiple languages.
Click Here To Download

Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!

7. dox 1.0 (One of my dogs)

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Three column, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+, multiple languages.
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8. dox3 ver. 1.0

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Three column, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+, multiple languages.
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9. Idiot Proof Blogging ver. 1.0
Many have asked if they can use my theme I use here so here it is… Enjoy.

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Two column, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+.
Click Here To Download

Watch the following video to learn how to edit Idiot Proof Blogging theme.

10. Crispy Clean – To bring focus to an over complicated World we are now living in.
This is a great theme if you want people to read your content. With zero distractions it’s a perfect environment for sharing quality content with your readership.

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Two column, Widget ready, Compatible with Wordpress 2.7+.
Click Here To Download

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36 Responses to “Free Wordpress Themes”

#637. Tarvin Durbin Says:
March 15th, 2009

Hey Craig,
My wife Jennifer and I are trying to put together something for our Fitness Business. How about some suggestions for Fitness Oriented Themes…

#757. Carlos Guevara Says:
April 11th, 2009

Hey Craig,
Any idea where can I find a template for my music blog?
Thanks in advance

#772. Affiliate Marketer-Gary Says:
April 16th, 2009

I am very interested in using one of your theme’s. However, I’m very concerned about how SEO friendly they are. I’m no expert (Most of my seo knowledge has came from Stompernet’s “STSE-2.0″ and also the last 6 months of Stompernet’s “The Net Effect”), but I know that it is very important, things such as… the column should be on the right side b/c of the SE’s spider from left to right,…. unless you do some creative coding to a “Left Side” column (is this true?). This is the main reason I am using UBD’s theme, but also have other blogs in the works, like iTwitterToo.comI would really like to get a good theme for iTwitterToo!

Anyway, can you give me a short description of the SEO Value/capability that you put into your themes?

Thanks!
Gary aka @GanderCo

P.S. For what it’s worth, I will be anxious for your reply!

#773. Craig Says:
April 16th, 2009

Hi Gary,

I’ve been doing this stuff for 5 years now and your theme is one VERY small part of ranking in the search engines.

My themes are not built for SEO and most aren’t.

All you need is to pop in “The all in one SEO plugin” and you’re good to go with any theme.

Want the best website for SEO? Do not use nothing but TEXT

Don’t put too much energy into “Themes” because it’s a waste of time. If you want to rank high in the search engines, get lots of keyword targeted back links from authority sites. And then wait. There are lots of other factors as well but your theme being last in my option.

#774. Craig Says:
April 16th, 2009

Not sure but if it were me, I’d have one made and spend a few dollars on it

#775. Affiliate Marketer-Gary Says:
April 16th, 2009

Thanks Craig! Ok, I’ll pick one out (or two) and try them/it out.

Thanks!!
Gary from TN. aka @GanderCo

btw, Tiffany Dow (@TiffanyDow) turned me on to you, me and her Tweet back and forth once in a while… Boy, she really likes you!

#776. Nicholas Says:
April 17th, 2009

Hey Craig,
Are any of these themes adaptable to the 125×125 Ad block pluggin. I can’t seem to find a theme that works well with this pluggin. All the themes gives me the option of a single line layout for 125×125 Ad block and not the option of two lines Ad layout. In alternative, can you suggest a pluggin that works well with your themes in terms rotating block Ads.

#777. Craig Says:
April 17th, 2009

Hi Nicholas,

Never tried so don’t know.

I suggest you test it. Also, I suggest you use a good ad rotator. It’s because of “Ad Blindness”… People see the same ads over and over they become blind to them and stop looking. (Block them out)

Find yourself a good ad rotator with tracking. I’m bummed because I know of one but can’t find the URL!! Too many notes on my desktop.

#778. Craig Says:
April 17th, 2009

Tiffany Dow is a good apple who puts her clients needs before hers.

#779. Affiliate Marketer-Gary Says:
April 17th, 2009

Yup! Tiffany is the rare exception, I don’t know how she keeps up with all that she does!

Gary (from TN)

#815. Sandy Morgan Says:
April 27th, 2009

I have a card business, and wouldd love kind of a card theme. Any ideas?

#868. Jeanette Says:
May 6th, 2009

Hello,
I’m looking for a music style theme that will work for gospel music. I’m not having any luck in my search, do you have any ideas? I’ll take all the help I can get.

Thanks so much,
Jeanette

#898. Craig Says:
May 11th, 2009

I have a good idea! Make your own or take the picture yourself and have someone make you the header image.

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May 24th, 2009

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June 9th, 2009

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#1176. Chad Says:
July 10th, 2009

Craig,

Thanks to your ebook, I’m working on a blog and am using your template. I have a couple questions

1) How can I remove/replace the “how to start a blog” tab?
2) How can I add new tabs?
3) Is there a way to add dates to my posts?

Thanks,
-Chad

#1177. Craig Says:
July 10th, 2009

Hi Chad,

For number one, login to your admin panel and find the “Appearance” drop down tab. Should be in the left hand navigation bar. Under that click editor.
Now look to the right for “Header” and click on that. If you use firefox, click ctrl f on your keyboard and a search box will show at the bottom of your firefox window. Type in there “How to start a blog” and replace it with your main keyword phrase or just replace it with the word “Home”.

For question two: I’ll have to show you with a video. I’ll post one this weekend.
For question three, it’s not easy to answer because you’ll need to add some code.
Here is the link to that info http://codex.wordpress.org/Post_Meta_Data_Section

#1251. Noel Says:
July 24th, 2009

Hi I use your Idiot Proof Blogging Ver 1.0 but i had a problem riding off the bullet on the side bar. can you teach me how to remove it? thanks

#1253. Craig Says:
July 24th, 2009

I think if you use widgets it will fix it. Give it a try and let me know.

To get to widgets, go to “Appearance” then sellect widgets

#1271. xpert-zone Says:
July 27th, 2009

well , can we make a home page and categories of our choice and never show that archive things? also can we maintain software listing through blogs :-s

#1272. Craig Says:
July 27th, 2009

You sure can.

As soon as you start using widgets, you’ll get to control everything being listed in your sidebar.
Play with it, you’ll love it

#1437. Chad Says:
August 11th, 2009

Hi Craig,

I have a couple more questions about your theme.
1) How can I remove/hide the search bar?
2) Do you know of any widgets that let you control which side bar items appear on certain pages?

Thanks again.

#1482. Jerry Says:
August 28th, 2009

Hello,
I too come from Tiffany Dow’s advice ,,, I see why she guided me here ,,, Your site is very impressive, I look forward seeking my valuable information from you Craig.
Thank you in advance.

Jerry

#1496. Mike Stokes Says:
August 30th, 2009

Hi Craig,

Your info is fantastic! Thank you so much.

My question is, I was watching your video on how to change the page names in the header.

Why couldn’t you just go to “Page” in the admin panel and change them there?

Thanks,

Mike

#1652. Diane Says:
November 29th, 2009

Hi how about some “Summer” Christmas themes – I have never even seen snow!
Thanks
Diane

#1695. Simon Says:
January 3rd, 2010

I really like your simple sky theme and switched my wordpress blog to it. I only use Linux so I didn’t now any better but a friend alerted me that the right side column was not displaying properly in Internet Explorer 8.

Any idea of what the problem might be and how to fix it? (Looking at the wordpress forum there seems to be a lot of problems with IE8)

regards,
Simon

#1696. Craig Says:
January 4th, 2010

This is an easy fix.

You’ve posted too much content in “pages” and it’s adding way too many navigation tabs under your header image which is throwing the theme off.

Take the content you’ve posted in pages and post them as Posts.

Every time you post pages, Wordpress will automatically add tabs in your navigation bar. Pages are used for TOS (terms of service) contact forms or any other static info.

Five pages per blog is good. More than that will throw your theme off.

#1734. Ipb Says:
January 18th, 2010

Hello, Craig!

Great looking WordPress themes and I learned
something from the video already.

Question: I need 770px wide 2-column theme.

Do you have one or a video showing how to
re-size a theme?

Thanks.

~ Ipb

#1745. Craig Says:
January 28th, 2010

resizing a theme is a nightmare.

I suggest you download Artisteer, create a theme, send it to me and I will remove the water mark for you

See artisteer banner ad in the sidebar of this blog. No need to buy to try and make a theme.

#1798. Monte Says:
February 11th, 2010

Hi Craig,

Came to this site via Tiffany Dow’s blog. Your helpful approach to blog building is refreshing. Most of the time we are constantly trying to fix easy things and it takes lots of time. Here you’ve got the info we all need to answer the basic questions. Thanks.

FYI: The Blue Ridge 1.0 theme download link is broken.

MonteL

#1799. Craig Says:
February 11th, 2010

Thanks!

Thanks on the heads up about the link. It works for me and some others but not everyone. Very annoying.

#1846. Eric Says:
March 10th, 2010

I’m starting a new WP blog and love your themes, but the Blue Ridge 1.0 theme link is broken.

Can you please let me know when its fixed, where I can get this theme, or if you have any substitute ideas?

Thx
Eric

#1892. Tom L Says:
April 2nd, 2010

Hi Craig,

Like others, i wandered over from Tiffany’s blog.

I like the “Simple Sky” theme look.

However, is there a 3 column version available, also?

Many thanks,

Tom

#2001. Fritz Offill Says:
July 7th, 2010

Thanks for such awesome wordpress templates, I have been seeking for a long time and these templates are what I want to use one my blog.

#2144. Changis Says:
August 25th, 2010

Any pros and cons for 2 col versus 2 col Word Press themes?

Any major downsides in the future that cannot be overcome if you are just starting out with your very first blog?

Should I worry about support for any of the free WP themes?

I am another fan of Tiffany Dow too.

Thanks.

#2148. Craig Says:
August 26th, 2010

There are no downsides.

Here’s what I like to think about when designing, “What’s best for the user?”

For this blog here, I put the sidebar on the left side so my report would be seen first. It’s also the hottest spot where the surfing eye hits most. This blog is about “how to start a blog” people coming here are looking for that info. I want them to get it right away and fast.

Think like your user, you can’t go wrong.

All the best.

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