Last Updated: August 7, 2009
While most full time bloggers seem to use and prefer 2-column WordPress themes, there is no doubt that 3-column themes are definitely more popular among the WordPress blogger masses. This can be attributed to many things, but the most appealing thing seems to be the ability to place more sidebar stuff above the fold on your blog. This can help you better monetize your blog by allowing more room for advertisements, subscription buttons, and other important sidebar content that needs to be seen by your readers.
This post is designed to be a spot to collect screen shots and download information about my favorite 3-column WordPress themes that have been made available to the WordPress community. I decided to avoid displaying any themes that cost money, and I’ve tried to include additional information about the theme then possible, including if it is widget ready or SEO friendly, etc.:
3-Column Themes (2 Sidebar Left)
Facebooked Theme
3-Column Themes (2 Sidebar Right)
Simpleton Theme
Padangan Theme
Black and White Theme (SEO Friendly, Optimized for AdSense)
Firebug Theme
ProSense Theme (SEO Friendly, Optimized for AdSense)
Source | Download (Orange, Blue, and Gray) | Demo
BloggingPro Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | Download w/Widgets | Demo
Blue Stripes Ajax Theme (SEO Friendly, AdSense Ready)
Gossip City Theme
Xplosive Theme
Blog oh Blog Theme
Fresh Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | Download w/widgets | Demo
Blue Dream Theme
Dark Zen Theme
ElegantBlue Theme
Deep Blue Theme
Source | Download (Right Sidebar) | Download (Left Sidebar) | Download (125×125 Ad Blocks) | Demo
BizFresh Theme
Ghacks Theme
Daily Blog Tips Theme
Source | Download (Green, Blue, Black, and Orange) | Demo (Green, Blue, Black, and Orange)
Blue Green Theme
Pride Theme
Illacrimo Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | (No Demo Available)
Tomodachi Theme
Simple Red Theme
Source | Download (Requires free registration)
True Blue Theme
Source | Download (Requires free registration)
Langit Theme
Resurrection Theme
Nonzero Theme
Cleaker 2.1 Theme (Widget Ready)
TyreMonkey Theme (Widget Ready)
WP Premiere Theme
Fresco Theme
Saur Theme
3-Column Themes (1 Sidebar Left and 1 Sidebar Right)
Maggo Theme
YGo Sea Theme
Silveray Theme
Rhea Theme
Velocity Theme
Tigopedia Theme
3cWPTP Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | Demo (Click 3cWPTP in drop-down box)
Blue Zinfandel Theme
Acid Green Pro Theme
Alike Theme
Greed Theme
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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.
Does anyone have problem after updating? in my case, my Visitor map doesn't work well after updating >.< 
very nice theme, but what exactly means wp 2.7 ready? is it compatible with the newest version of wordpress? get ...
14 feature in theme looks quite interesting but yet have problem on SEO with some theme of Wordpress. 
Nicen themes, good work :) 
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Thanks for releasing this version. 
Excellent Post, This will help me in the long run of getting a cool design!
Excellent Collection !!
Thanks so much for these great theme downloads. Love your blog!
Before, I thought these theme are premium and set to be purchased. Great three column wordpress themes…
wow! i had almost given up on a collection of quality themes. you’re cool.
Good Wordpress Themes
wow, some excellent themes there. i’m a big fan of the themes created by design disease. i use two, both of which are listed here – smashing theme and illacrimo. both are really well done – particularly in terms of looks. illacrimo i found a little buggy but managed to get around that with a couple of easy fixes. they’re fairly easy to customise as well if you know your way around stylesheets.
if you want to see these themes in action, then you can see them here:
http://www.distancelearnuk.co.uk
http://www.shopaholic-uk.co.uk
anyhow, good work, great to see so many quality themes in one place.
So nice theme i want use one of that theme on my site can u help me
That’s a great collection of designs there.
To the bookmark-mobile!
Great site and very good themes displayed. Getting a couple to check them out for myself.
Wew… great themes info
thanks ya…
this helped a lot, thanks! I will be using one of these soon.
3 columns is cool
Thanks nice wordpress templates…)))
Hi,
Nice themes. Just wanted to ask if they ready with any plug-in?
Appreciate your feedback. Tnx!
thanks.. nice info.. I find it from search engine..
thank you
For SEO benefits, it is advisable when you’re choosing a classic 3 column layout is making sure the content column precedes both left and right column. You won’t have to worry if the left-most column is designated to hold all your WordPress entries.
Very beautiful themes. I especially like the Velocity theme. I just installed it for a friend. Keep up the great work.
Nice themes!
You’re the man
Thanks for nice themes
See ya
It is the choice of themes like these that make me love Wordpress so much. It just keeps me coming back.
Very cool list of wordpress themes.
The best i have found until now.
Thanks
awesome list. i am sure gonna use one for my blog. simply love them
Awesome collection, these are some of the most interesting themes I have seen in a while. Great quality.
Excellent list of themes! One of the best resources I’ve found for free downloads! Thanks.
i already use bloggingPRO but after seeing your post.. i’m considering using simpleton..
Wow, thanks for the nice themes, I appreciate it being in just one page, no need for clicking succeeding pages…
nice theme.. but i still prefer my theme.. it enables to change font colors.. so cool
thanks
you help me a lot
i have bookmark ur blog to my google, coz i bookmark only things that i love, like so much..good work.
Dark Zen Theme is one of my favorite, it is simple elegant and looks very nice.
Others are also good. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice list here….Thanks
I could use some of these themes in the future…
Exactly what I was looking for. Bookmarked!
Thanks for sharing!
Wow! You have so many nice themes here! Thanks for sharing!
Superb list, Free Revolution Theme still my favorite
Nice, thanks for the great themes!
Thanks for these great themes! I’m about to d/l one right now to see how it looks for my blog!
Great themes and very helpful…
I like them and your website is wonderful very helpful for people like me who are new to wordpress.
Stumbled and Dugg the article so that more people can take help of these useful resources.
all awesome themes
Thanks for the list as I had been looking for the 3 column themes and this list makes it easy to choose.
wow..they were nice
I’m not going to lie, there are some horrible looking themes there.
Where the hell is the cutline 3 column?
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Excellent job with the list! Found just what I was looking for
Okay, I’m feeling I’m getting close to finish my hunt, hee-hee thanks for the shares.
nice themes , i used to see great designs for wordpress and i think that “Langit Theme” is the best and more popular
There are few great themes that I can certainly add into my collection and use them. No doubt about it!
It is the choice of themes like these that make me love Wordpress so much. It just keeps me coming back.
I really don’t understand the idea of blogs having no colors at all and be praised with “great designs” when there are no visuals in the first place…
personally, when i check into blogs or websites…one thing that attracts me first are the eyecandy that these sites have… alienware has never failed to amaze me in terms of websites… and for blogs… there hardly are any blog themes that would interest me lately… it was just lucky for me to get myself a “jeans” concept theme for my blog
really nice themes in your list…thnx for tips…
I’ve been looking for a good 3 column layout for awhile and this is by far the best list I have seen!
There are few nice themes that iam gonna try on my new blogs. Finally i have found what i was looking for…
very nice list of cute templates. thanks.
Amazing collection, I’m getting more and more impressed with the quality of the content available on this blog. Great work.
nice themes!
cool and very nice templates.thanks
great themes! I like it..
thanks a lot
These are some excellent themes that I will be implementing into my blogs. Thanks.
great theme , i love it. thanks very much.
These are some excellent themes. One of the best that I have seen so far.
Great job on the theme.
great themes man
Great WordPress themes collection. I was looking for a good sidebar to use on a site, and I found several perfect solutions here.
Thanks!
Very Nice Theme list
Thank you for Share
This is a lovely list.. I really like all of the themes.. It’s simplet yet beautiful
Thank you so much for sharing
thanks for the list of themes! i’d definitely be customizing one of those for my new blog…
Thanks For Sharing.. Good Jobs
I have to say Crunch theme wins for me. Regardless of site traffic, I like the Google ads as filler. Without lots of content and sections for your site a 3 column look will look empty. Nice work on this post I gave you a Stumble and a Delicious tag.
RobertO
Graphic Design Schools.org
Thanks for the list…they were nice
Loads of these themes are dead links mate.
Thanks Stu. This list was compiled back in 2007 (back when people released themes for free), so it doesn’t surprise me.
I’ll see about getting this list updated this weekend!
Great list 3 column
Thanks for share
Thanks for the list..nice collection of themes
Cool gallery… great collection
These are some beautiful themes. One of the best that I have seen so far.
Great job on the theme.
Nice list !
In the end i prefer for custom design !
Thanks…Awesome List of WP themes…
Wow! What a great gallery of WP templates! The Resurrectio and Illacrimo look so cool.
Thank you for sharing!
Mystique should be there. it’s one of the best too
Awesome list… i specifically downloaded nearly 7 of those listed here… never have downloaded more than one from lists found elsewhere on the internet …
The Resurrectio and Illacrimo look so cool.
Thank you for sharing!
nice themes
thank you
There are few nice themes that iam gonna try on my new blogs. Finally i have found what i was looking for…
Excellent WP themes Gallery………….
Thanks…for your Awesome List of WP themes…
Thanks…Awesome List of WP themes…
Theme 3 columns is very cool and my favorite sir, tanks yeah.
Great collection of themes thanks!