Updated: October 21, 2009
It has been awhile since I’ve created one of our popular WordPress theme galleries, so I decided it was time to build a new one. In the past I’ve always taken the approach of trying to remove any personal bias and just display the WordPress themes and demo/download information in a manageable way so that the reader can choose their favorite themes that they’d like to use.
This time I decided to comb the internet looking for my personal favorite free WordPress themes of all the different types and then throw in a few of my favorite premium WordPress themes towards the bottom. Right now, they are broken down into the following categories (click the link to be taken to the section you are looking for):
- Free 2-Column WordPress Themes
- Free 3-Column WordPress Themes
- Free 4-Column WordPress Themes
- Free Magazine WordPress Themes
- Free Video & Photo WordPress Themes
- Best Premium WordPress Themes
This post is updated regularly, so if you find you are often in the market for a free WordPress theme, bookmark this post and check back regularly!
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Best 2-Column Free WordPress Themes
Vintage Theme
Blues Theme
Shades of Blue Theme
Typebased Theme
PassionDuo Theme (3 Colors)
Green: Demo | Download, Red: Demo | Download, Blue: Demo | Download
WP Freemium Theme
SimpleWP Theme
Evolution Theme
Source | Download | Demos: Blue, Green, Red
GlossyBlue Theme
Color Paper Theme
StudioPress Theme
Blak Magik Theme
Simply Ornate Theme
Agregado Theme
Notepad Chaos Theme
Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)
WordPress Fun Theme
Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)
Daily Press Theme
Curious Theme
Pixeled Theme
Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)
Daily32 Theme
Digital Statement Theme
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Best 3-Column Free WordPress Themes
Maggo Theme
Firebug Theme
Padangan Theme
Black and White Theme
Xplosive Theme
Blog oh Blog Theme
Langit Theme
Blue Block Theme
Dark Zen Theme
Tomodachi Theme
Blue Dream Theme
BizFresh Theme
Simple Red Theme
Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo
True Blue Theme
Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo
Resurrection Theme
WP Premiere Theme
Silveray Theme
Rhea Theme
Velocity Theme
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Best 4-Column Free WordPress Themes
Techicon Theme
Biz Theme
Quadruple Blue Theme
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Best Free Magazine WordPress Themes
Options Theme
Hamasaki Theme
Structure Theme
Visionary Theme
Mimbo Theme
Morning After Theme
Forte Theme
The Studio Theme
Arthemia Free Theme (Premium Version Also Available)
Source | Download | Demo | Premium Version of Arthemia
Newsweek Theme
Studio WordPress Theme (Available in Blue, Green, & Red)
Cellar Heat Theme
Premium News Theme
Scarlett Theme
Small Magazine Theme
Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)
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Free Video & Photo WordPress Themes
Snapshot Theme
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Best Premium WordPress Themes
The below premium themes are not free, but come with some more advanced features. Most can be completely setup from the dashboard via a control panel and special custom widgets, avoiding messing with code all together!
Lifestyle Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($199.95)
WP Smooth Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
Magazine Theme Wars
Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Newsday Theme
Multiple-Use ($45.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Zenko Magazine Theme
Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)
Magazine WordPress Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($199.95)
WP Vybe Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
Moviemaker Theme
Unlimited Websites ($37.00)
Deluxe Magazine Theme
Multiple-Use ($45.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
WP-Chatter Magazine Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
Fresh News Theme
Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Note: WP Hacks readers can now click this link to get 2 premium themes from Woo Themes for the price of 1! When you use our link you will be asked to select the bonus theme when you checkout.
Technologic Theme
Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)
GameNow Video Game Theme
Single-Use ($49.00), Developer’s Pack ($99.00)
Gameline Theme
Unlimited Websites ($37.00)
ColorMatic Theme
Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Magazine Portfolio Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
Blog Newspaper Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($179.00)
Boardwalk Travel Theme
Single-Use ($59.00)
Blogus Travel Theme
Single-Use ($45.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Chic Theme
Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Monograph Magazine Theme
Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)
News WordPress Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($199.95)
eNews Theme
Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!
Source/Demo | Purchase Membership
Open Air Theme
Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Note: WP Hacks readers can now click this link to get 2 premium themes from Woo Themes for the price of 1! When you use our link you will be asked to select the bonus theme when you checkout.
WP Genius Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
Imperial Theme
Single-Use ($30.00), Ten Websites ($90.00)
Bold Magazine Theme
Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!
Source/Demo | Purchase Membership
Elements Magazine Theme
Single-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($139.00)
WPSN Sports Theme
Multiple-Use ($38.00)
Arthemia Premium Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.95), Developer’s Pack ($159.95)
Education Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($199.95)
Newswire Theme
Unlimited Websites ($19.99)
Charisma Theme
Single-Use ($67.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)
WP Folio Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
Yamidoo Magazine Theme
Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)
Destination City Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
WP Media Magazine Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
Business Solutions Theme
Single-Use ($25.00), Ten Websites ($75.00)
Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($99.00)
Church Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($199.95)
Grace Church Theme
Single-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
Seduction Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Developer’s Pack ($179.95)
Celebrity Press Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($149.95), Developer’s Pack ($249.95)
WP Jazz Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
Bloom Theme
Single-Use ($49.00), Developer’s Pack ($99.00)
Newspaper Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
NewsPro Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
Convergence Theme
Unlimited Websites ($25.00)
Suvi Magazine Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
Reinvent Magazine Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
Breaking News Theme
Multiple-Use ($79.99)
iTeam Sports Theme
Multiple-Use ($59.95), Developer’s Pack ($149.95)
Daily Edition News Theme
Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Note: WP Hacks readers can now click this link to get 2 premium themes from Woo Themes for the price of 1! When you use our link you will be asked to select the bonus theme when you checkout.
Gamemaker Theme
Unlimited Websites ($37.00)
WP Clear Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)
bSocial Theme
Multiple-Use ($79.95), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Triumph Theme
Single-Use ($55.00), Developer’s Pack ($109.00)
Looking for more theme choices? Check out our premium WordPress themes gallery!
Kyle Eslick
Kyle Eslick is the founder and primary author of WordPress Hacks. You can learn more about him at KyleEslick.com or you can follow his personal tweets here.
I know this post is a couple years old, but I wanted to thank for you giving us this information. ...
style themes. Do you think they’re more appropriate for one type of blog over another? 
I tried and you tag cloud worked like a charm on my site. I changed few parameters though. Thanks. 
Professional looking theme, thanks for showing. 
It's not working for me 
i am having the same problem that my drop down menus are hiding the featured content slider...but i am unable ...
Thank you for featuring Mag On Wood wordpress Theme! Cheers!!
A lot of these are on my own list of faves.
A couple reminded me of my theme pet peeve: if the theme is available in different colors, I want it all in one download, not three.
Even better if there’s an options page with a button I can click to swtich between them.
Very useful post thank you! I just downloaded a couple of the themes.
These themes are great! Thanks!
thankssssss
The selection is very good for your readers is very useful, shows us a complete picture of current trends in the various themes for WordPress. Thank you for the information. A greeting.
Amazing collection!
One of the best themes list.
Thanks for featuring the Guzel magazine.
Appreciated!
I was thinking…., what kind of wordpress theme can be installed for my charity website, now finally I have found these awesome themes in this website.
nice collection!
thanks
I don’t think those Revolution themes are free.
@ Kevin – The Revolution themes are indeed free! The download link is located just below the support package options in small text.
Great info! Thanks a lot..
Great info you got there!
Nice blog theme!The interface are superb!
Thx for sharing!
=)
tq for this theme… i found 4 best theme for my blog
Very Very nice, thanks…
Great themes list, Thanks a lot
Thanks for the great list (and site). The Revolution 2 themes are no longer free, though. They’ve changed their business model again so that they now start at $60.
wow! i impress it.
You say the Revolution themes are free, but I can’t seem to find how to download them. Please provide a link to the page where they are free.
One of the biggest great free template lists l ever met on net, thanks for sharing.
i like PassionDuo Theme, it’s simple, clean, have several colors.
thanks
Great themes… I will use it from now!
Good job sir…! thanks a lot giving me free stuff…
Amazing wordpress themes collection. I bookmarked this page! Thank you!
i love WP always and also recommend my friends.
Dr John
Nice themes, I’ll use for my several blog.
Thanks for your hardwork
I loved reading this blog I dont usually post but this time I will, have a good day
^_^ 
I astonished at the flexibility and versatility of the WordPress Theme Platform. Just when I think that there is nothing more a developer can do to improve on the WordPress Theme, someone comes along and simply blows us away with their design. Truly amazing!
nice themes, thanks for sharing…
toni
Very nice them. i think designers can get so many design concept from this them like color combination etc… Web Design Nepal
very nice post, i love with this themes
Great collection .. But..can i use these free wordpress themes for free wordpress account at wordpress.com…
@smith
Of course you can – just make sure you keep the authors link back in the Footer. Nice collection BTW
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this list of great themes.
This is really an outstanding list of themes thanks a lot for sharing good work.
Excellent and useful collection of free Wordpress themes. I have downloaded couple of themes as it’s free. Among all the themes I love the “Resurrection Theme” and “Notepad Chaos Theme” .
Thank you so much!
The link for Blues Theme don’t work…
where can i find it?
Beautiful themes. Specially free ones are better.
Not all of those themes are free. Doesn’t look same with the title, “Best Free WordPress..”. Was astonished with how clean and nice at those themes, not until I saw the details, the purchase stuffs. =[
Excellent collection. Please add some new ones.
good themes . more and beautiful themes.
This blog is full of pleasant surprises! Thanks for presenting us such lovely themes, we all do appreciate!
Even if the themes are not free, it is a very nice collection of WP themes. I love reading your blog and all the information about wordpress. Keep on the outstanding work!
thanks for this collection of free wordpress themes, i will download it and use it for my blogs
The themes are beautiful and very attractive. Thanks for listing them here.
this is what i am looking for. Thanks
wooooow, nice sharing
i like free themes
thanx
Thanks! As I am looking for a new design, this is a perfect inspiration!
Some of these templates/themes are truly great. I love the fact that wordpress inspires such great creativity amongst it’s users. It’s certainly given web designers like me the ability to get content managed designs up really quickly and get users interacting with them!