Updated: May 13, 2012!

As WordPress continues to grow in popularity, more and more designers are realizing the potential of building WordPress themes.   In addition to the financial benefits, designers can also use WordPress themes to create additional inbound links, improve their reputation as a designer, and of course help generate freelance work.

Because of the huge size of the WordPress theme market, it has become increasingly difficult to find a good way to browse through the available WordPress themes.   Unfortunately I don’t have a solution, but I have spent several hours trying to sort through the available themes and create a gallery to display many of the top designs in both the free and premium WordPress theme markets.  Currently this page has over 150 WordPress themes, plus a few known theme clubs thrown in at the bottom for people that prefer that route.

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Blog WordPress Themes

Vintage Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blues Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Shades of Blue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Typebased Theme

Source/Demo | Download

PassionDuo Theme (3 Colors)

Green: Demo | Download, Red: Demo | Download, Blue: Demo | Download

WP Freemium Theme

Source | Download

SimpleWP Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Evolution Theme

Source | Download | Demos: Blue, Green, Red

GlossyBlue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Color Paper Theme

Source | Download | Demo

StudioPress Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blak Magik Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Several3 Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Mag on Wood Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Simply Ornate Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Agregado Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Notepad Chaos Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

WordPress Fun Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

Daily Press Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Curious Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Rewire Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Pixeled Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

Daily32 Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Digital Statement Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Maggo Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Firebug Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Padangan Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Black and White Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Xplosive Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blog oh Blog Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Langit Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blue Block Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Dark Zen Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Tomodachi Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blue Dream Theme

Source/Demo | Download

Simple Red Theme

Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo

True Blue Theme

Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo

Resurrection Theme

Source/Demo | Download

WP Premiere Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Silveray Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Rhea Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Aspire Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Velocity Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Techicon Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Biz Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Quadruple Blue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Lightsource Theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Download

Prose Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Canvas Blogging Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Mag.net Blog Theme

Single-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Glow Blog Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Flexx Blog Theme

• Over 1,000 Possible Layout Combinations!
• Completely widget based
• Multiple Styles to choose from

Multiple-Use ($79.95), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

PersonalPress Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Social Life Blog Theme

Multiple-Use ($75.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Social Eyes Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

MyStream Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Fresh Life Blog Theme

Included with FlexiThemes Membership!  ($19.95 – $49.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Therapy Blogging Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Thesis Theme Framework

Single-Use ($87.00), Developer’s Pack ($164.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Genesis Theme Framework (by StudioPress)

Multiple-Use ($59.95), Developer’s Pack ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

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Magazine/News CMS WordPress Themes

Options Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Hamasaki Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Structure Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Visionary Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Mimbo Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Morning After Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Forte Theme

Source | Download | Demo

The Studio Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Arthemia Free Theme (Premium Version Also Available)

Source | Download | Demo | Premium Version of Arthemia

Guzel Magazine Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Newsweek Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Studio WordPress Theme (Available in Blue, Green, & Red)

Source | Download | Demo

Transparency Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Slick Press Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Cellar Heat Theme

Source | Download | Demo

MonarTech Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Premium News Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Small Magazine Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

Lifestyle Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Smooth Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Elisa Magazine Theme

Included with FlexiThemes Membership!  ($19.95 – $49.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Zenko Magazine Theme

Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Spectrum Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Magazine WordPress Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Reflecta Magazine Theme

Included with FlexiThemes Membership!  ($19.95 – $49.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Blissful Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Manifesto Magazine Theme

Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Delicious Child Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP-Chatter Magazine Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Initiate Magazine Theme

Included with FlexiThemes Membership!  ($19.95 – $49.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Sleek Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Sublime Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Estate Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Boutique Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Stunning Magazine Theme

Included with FlexiThemes Membership!  ($19.95 – $49.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Headline News Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP-Prosper Magazine Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

News Flash Theme

Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Minimal Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Mocha Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Gourmet Cooking Theme

Single-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($99.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Platinum Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Tribune News Theme

Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Polished Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Amped Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Gadget Theme

Multiple-Use ($19.95), All Theme Junkie Themes ($59.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Streamline Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Evertis Magazine Theme

Single-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Serenity Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Blog Newspaper Theme

Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($179.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

NewsTube Theme

Multiple-Use ($29.95), All Theme Junkie Themes ($59.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Emporium E-Commerce Theme

Single-Use ($69.00), Multiple-Use ($99.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Monograph Magazine Theme

Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

News WordPress Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Cube Light Theme

Multiple-Use ($19.95), All Theme Junkie Themes ($59.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Launch Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

eNews Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

WP Ellie Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Lexicon Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Sea Light Business Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

My App WordPress Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Lumin Magazine Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

WP Genius Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Optimize Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Bigfoot Theme

Multiple-Use ($29.95), All Theme Junkie Themes ($69.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Going Green Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Bold Magazine Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Arthemia Premium Theme

Multiple-Use ($59.95), Developer’s Pack ($159.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

The Source Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Vega Magazine Theme

Included with FlexiThemes Membership!  ($19.95 – $49.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Memoir Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Crystal Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Newswire Theme

Multiple-Use ($29.95), All Theme Junkie Themes ($59.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Nova Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

My Cuisine Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Fabric Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Yamidoo Magazine Theme

Multiple-Use ($69.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Glider Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

WP Media Magazine Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

In Review Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Church Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Outreach Church Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Magnificent Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Grace Church Theme

Single-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Chameleon Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Foundation Church Theme

Included with iThemes Builder Theme ($127.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Pretty Young Thing Kids Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Tapestry Theme

• Child Theme of Genesis Theme Framework

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Jazz Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Newspaper Theme

Multiple-Use ($59.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

“On The Go” Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Daily Edition News Theme

Multiple-Use ($70.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Aggregate Theme

Included with Elegant Themes Club Membership! ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

WP Clear Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP-Glide Magazine Theme

Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($179.00), Developer’s Pack ($279.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Updated: January 22, 2009

As I mentioned in a previous post, one of the things WordPress Hacks is most known for is our WordPress theme galleries.   Because of this, we have worked really hard to maintain them by both adding new themes as they are released, as well as removing older themes that are either outdated, are no longer available, or are no longer supported by their authors.

One of the most common requests I get via our contact form is to break apart our galleries into more of a niche focused display of WordPress themes.  Because we aim to serve, this post will be the first of a three part series breaking down the premium WordPress themes available.    Next we will be going through our free galleries and looking for more helpful ways to display those as well.

This first WordPress gallery was designed to feature some of the best News and Magazine Premium WordPress themes currently available for purchase.  I included both styles because the lines are kind of blurred between the two and I didn’t want any debate over which category each one falls under.  Themes are not listed in any particular order and I have included any listed features with the theme whenever it was possible.

Revolution Church Theme

• 3-Column Fixed Width Theme
• Widget Ready

License for this theme ($59.95), All Themes license ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Download

Revolution Lifestyle Theme

• 3-Column Fixed Width Theme
• Widget Ready

License for this theme ($59.95), All Themes license ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Download

One Theme

• Five Color Schemes: Blue | Green | Pink | Black | Red
• Custom Control Panel
• Widget Ready
• Javascript Drop Down Menus
• Custom Search Result Page
• Archive, Links & Sitemap Templates
• Child Pages Ready
• Child Categories Ready
• Numbered Comments
• Valid XHTML/CSS – Full div layout (no tables)
• SEO Optimized Code
• Logo Design Service Available
• Theme Installation Service Available
• Two Homepage Layouts
• Tracking Ready (Statcounter/Google Analytics)
• Unique “Hot Conversation” Plugin

Single-Use ($99.95), Three-Use ($199.99), Developer’s License ($299.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Open Air Theme

• An unique homepage layout.
• The ability to switch the look between magazine layout and a personal blog design.
• Non-obtrusive video player, which will aggregate all of your videos into one, easy-to-use-space.
• Integrated Theme Options (for WordPress) to tweak the layout, color scheme etc. for the theme.
• Automatic Image Resizer, which is used to dynamically create the thumbnails and featured images.
• Custom Page Templates for Archives, Sitemap, Image Gallery & Video Player.
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Authors & Comments.
• Integrated Banner Management script to display randomized banner ads of your choice site-wide.

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Vybe Theme

• Theme settings page in your WordPress control panel (see screen shots below).
• 2-column or 3-column layouts.
• 10 different color options with control panel setting for further customization.
• Optional featured article glider for home page.
• Gravatar integration.
• Optional banner ad integration.
• Optional built-in post thumbnails.
• Optional logo/header image integration via control panel.
• Built-in site search.
• Built-in drop-down navigation for sub-categories and sub-pages.
• Built-in author page and author profile with Gravatar support.
• Comment and trackback separation.
• Post author comments highlighted.
• Original Photoshop files (PSDs) available for download via control panel.

Basic (Single License $99.00), Premium (Multiple Use $199.00), Developer ($299.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Gemini Theme

• 3 color schemes
• AJAX featured article section
• Drop down navigation menu
• Integrated social bookmarks and social voting options
• Side blog on homepage
• Featured video section
• Semantic and up to date xhtml and css
• Custom modifications available on request

Single-Use ($60.00), Developer’s ($120.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Pass It On Theme

• Cool Link Feature – Visitors see a green check mark beside links they have already visited.
• Social Media Ready – Check out the custom social bookmarking integration at the top of each post page.
• Premium Ad Placement – Plenty of places for ads to help you make more money from your blog.
• Related Posts – Related posts built into the content to promote click-thrus.

Single-Use ($85.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Fresh News Theme

• 6 Different Colors to Choose From
• Automatic Image Resizer (requires PHP GD Library to work)
• Custom Page Templates for Archives, Sitemap & Image Gallery
• Built-in Gravatar Support for Authors & Comments
• Author Profiles & Archives
• Featured news section
• Video Panel (for use with Flash videos)
• Traditional Blog Layout (for homepage)
• Integrated aside / side blog section within the sidebar of the theme (optional)
• Navigation Drop-down Menu’s
• Sidebar Tabbed Box
• 2 different homepage layouts (featured section)
• Integrated Banner Ad Management
• Integrated Flickr & Feedburner

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP-Magazine Theme

• Widget-Ready, User-Friendly, and Optimized for WordPress Versions 2.2 and Above
• Five Different Home Page Layouts
• Four Different Category/Archive Page Layouts
• Home Page Featured Article Glider Box
• Built-In Banner Ad Blocks
• Built-In Site Guide in Right Sidebar
• Customized Recent Comments in Sidebar With Gravatar Support
• Author Bio Information and Gravatar Included on Single Post Pages
• Alternating Color Comments With Gravatar Support

Basic (Single License $99.00), Premium (Multiple Use $199.00), Developer ($299.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Shiva Pro Theme

• Widget Ready
• Google AdSense Ready
• Gravatar Ready

Single-Use ($89.00), Multiple-Use ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Tauren Pro Theme

• Widget Ready
• Google AdSense Ready
• Gravatar Ready

Single-Use ($69.00), Multiple-Use ($128.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Flash News/Magazine Theme

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Premium News: Gazette Edition

Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Deep Blue Theme

• BBPress Integrated Theme for message boards.
• Customized Author Pages.
• User Avatars.
• Featured Articles.
• Customized Category and Search Results.

Single-Use License ($50.00), Developer’s Pack License ($199.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Arthemia Premium Theme

• Theme Admin Panel
• Choose a color for each category
• Drop-down menu
• Automatic thumbnail generation
• Widgetized sidebar and footer
• Ad banner management

Single License ($70.00), Five Licenses ($140.00), Developer’s Pack ($240.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Time Cafe News Theme

• Choose between 3 Different Colors
• Easy to use theme option menu
• 300×250, 468×60 and 125×125 ad ready
• Built-in image slider
• Custom page templates
• Built in Feedburner Newsletter and RSS options
• Drop-down menu
• Embed video code ready
• Front end login
• Custom typography
• WordPress 2.7 Compatible
• Custom page templates

Unlimited Use License ($79.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Traveler Theme

• Choose between Advertisement-Ready version and Advertisement-Free version
• 2 Styles (Full Features & Clean)
• Ad your AdSense or Image Link Code
• Turn all-or-individual banners on/off
• Quick Post – No need to put an image
• Image Auto Resizer
• Random Video Rotator (copy/paste code)
• Flickr Integration
• Build your Own Menu from the Theme Options
• Drop Down Menu (Build your Own)
• Ad your own Logo and Styles Easily
• Unique Post Randomizer
• Main News Section
• Widget Ready
• Customized Archives and Search Pages
• Stylesheet switcher
• Feedburner Integration

Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($179.95), Developer’s License ($279.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Celebrity Press Theme

• 2 Colors (Black & White)
• 2 background samples
• Ad your AdSense or Image Link Code
• Turn all-or-individual banners on/off
• Quick Post – No need to put an image
• Image Auto Resizer
• Random Video Rotator (copy/paste code)
• Flickr Integration
• Build your Own Menu from the Theme Options
• Photo Gallery
• Drop Down Menu (Build your Own)
• Customized Error page with sitemap
• Ad your own Logo and Styles Easily
• Unique Post Randomizer
• Main News Section
• Customized Archives and Search Pages
• Stylesheet switcher
• Feedburner Integration
• Extensive help and tutorial included

Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($179.95), Developer’s Pack ($279.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Celebrity Gossip Theme

• 3 color style – Light, Warm, Dark
• Automatic image resizer to dynamically create the thumbnails on homepage
• Automatically use the first image in each post for homepage thumbnail, no need to manually key in custom field. Custom field method still available if you wish to override with your own image.
• Optional 2 column bottom bar
• Widgets ready – easily arrange sidebar and bottom bar
• Advertisement ready – 4 125×125 banner slots and 1 top header banner
• Print.css – for uncluttered printing
• Theme options admin panel (preview)
• PSD files included

Single-Use ($35.00), Multiple-Use ($95.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

MagNews Theme

• Google AdSense Ready
• 125×125 Ad Blocks
• 3-Column Theme
• Widget Ready Theme

Single-Use License ($49.00), Developer’s Pack ($199.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Newspaper Theme

• Auto image re-sizer
• Theme support
• Free updates
• Ajax tabs
• Built in photo gallery
• Ad optimized
• W3C compliant
• Custom 404 error page
• Drop-down navigation support for subcategories

Single-Use ($59.00), Multiple-Use ($159.00), Developer’s License ($259.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

NewsPro Theme

• Installation guide
• Ad Optimized
• Built in Flickr Support
• Video Spot
• Ajax tabs
• Unique newspaper style design
• Easily customizable using CSS
• Advertising Space (125×125 sponsor ads)
• Custom 404 Error page
• Drop-down navigation
• Support by e-mail & chat

Single-Use ($59.00), Multiple-Use ($159.00), Developer’s License ($259.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Technology Theme

• multiple page layouts
• blog index page
• the contact form is embedded as a page template
• custom header image uploader
• featured image slideshow on the home page
• widgetized home page areas
• the background selector
• WP 2.7 threaded comments

Single-Use License ($79.95), Multiple-Use License ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Suvi Theme

• Integration of the Get The Image plugin to automatically resize the first uploaded post image for the featured thumbnails
• Ajax tabs to show, recent comments, popular tags, archives and a chosen video post
• Flickr integration
• Drop-down menus
• A well structured code which can be edited easily through CSS
• Ready for 125×125 ads
• Custom video template page

Single-Use ($59.00), Multiple-Use ($159.00), Developer’s License ($259.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

iTeam Theme

• Quickly and easily set up a sport team website with WordPress
• Upload your sports video to YouTube and insert it directly into the iTeam home page
• Image uploader feature allows you to personalize your site with your own logo
• iTeam comes with a random image script that allows you to display multiple photos on your home page
• Post Live Games Updates – Using Twitter.com and iTeam, you can easily post live game updates to your team’s website
• Drop down navigation menus
• Social media integration
• Various page templates including: left sidebar page, right sidebar page, one column page
• Flickr photo gallery embedded

Single-Use ($59.95), Multiple-Use ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

iNews Theme

• 4 column home page layout
• Front page feature box, you can highlight any content you want on your home page, including older content that gets buried
• Post Quick Notes and Links – With the center “asides” section, you can post quick links, quotes, or notes
• Upload a new graphic – The custom image uploader feature allows you to personalize your site with your own logo
• Drop down navigation menu

Single-Use ($49.95), Multiple-Use ($79.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Springs Theme

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Be found through search engines like Google and Yahoo
• Audio and Video: Easy to upload and use your clips from YouTube and other sites
• Rotating Headers: New plug-in keeps your site fresh and lively…without using Flash!
• Social Networking: The Springs social icon feature makes following you on Facebook or Twitter simple by clicking a button
• Category Refresh: The three category sections refresh with your posts. A great way to keep current!
• Clean Design: The Springs gives you a professional, branded church image.

Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($150.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Revolution Office

• 2-Column Fixed Width Theme
• Widget Ready

License for this theme ($59.95), All Themes license ($149.95)

Source/Demo | Download

bSocial Theme

• Highlight Your Content: With the front three feature boxes, you can highlight any content you want on your home page, including older content that gets buried
• Social Networking: On the home page and each post of bSocial you can link to all your social networking content easily
• Custom image uploader feature allows you to personalize your site with your own logo or graphic!
• Drop Down Navigation Menu
• Professional support
• Search engine optimized
• Multiple page templates — like Feedreader and Search
• Widget-ready sidebar
• Comprehensive Theme Options page (see release page)
• Automatic image resizing — for front feature boxes
• Easy feature image uploading — with automatic image rotating

Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($150.00)

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Credit Crunch Theme

• Revolutionary theme options page with powerful customization
• Automatic thumbnail images
• Images can be any size you want, it’s easy to change the dimensions in the options
• Pick from 4 different page layouts
• Choose 1 sidebar on the left or right, 2 sidebars, or full pages to maximise the impact of your content
• No extra plugins or setup required, it just works
• Embed a YouTube video in the sidebar without any code
• Sexy drop-down navigation
• Automatic tabbed widgets
• Handy footer area with extra links
• Valid, SEO friendly code
• Bulletproof design – built to look great with all the HTML elements
• Feedburner and Google Analytics integration without the need to install plugins or edit code
• Separate Trackbacks are neatly tucked away at the bottom so they never get in the way of the conversation
• Smart comments highlight the author so your readers always know when you reply with something important
• Organized & Easy to Edit Code

Single License ($70.00), Unlimited License ($249.00)

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For a complete list of premium WordPress themes available, check out our premium WordPress themes gallery!

One of my favorite things about WordPress are the themes that users have access to. Overall, themes are generally broken down into one of three categories: free themes, premium themes, and custom themes. You’ll find free themes littering the blogosphere (especially the good ones), so this can often leave a bad impression when people first visit your blog. This leaves bloggers the option of paying a lot of money for a custom built theme, or purchasing a premium theme for their website that won’t be found very many places.

If you are looking for a content management system (CMS) for your website, the first place I recommend you look is the Premium News WordPress theme. Here is a quick look at the homepage:

And here is a same of a post page:

There are a lot of wonderful things about this theme, but here are a few of my favorites:

• Uses jQuery technology to allow readers to display/hide the posts.
• Built-in Video Player to publish your YouTube easily and seamlessly.
• Integrated Banner Management script to display randomized banner ads of your choice.
• Widget-ready

This theme also features an Options panel that allows anyone to set the following from their control panel:

• Color Scheme (7 different color schemes are included with the standard package)
• The layout of your homepage
• The amount of posts being displayed on your homepage
• Which categories to display in the highlighted areas of your homepage
• Integrate your Flickr & Feedburner accounts
• Banner Ad Management

If you want to use plugins, the theme supports the following WordPress plugins “out of the box”:

• flickrRSS
• Most Commented
• Popularity Contest

I’ve looked through many of these themes and this is by far the most advanced one I’ve run across yet for WordPress. I recommend you check out Premium News Theme if you are interested in purchasing a professional content management system for your website.

Getting a good design for your blog can be either difficult or expensive if you use most blogging software, but the popular open source software WordPress supports the ability to easily install and use various WordPress themes. As a result, the incredible WordPress community has stepped up and people from all around the world are offering great themes for anyone to use, and most have no cost associated with them.

As this site is dedicated to covering the world surrounding WordPress, I thought it would be a good idea to have a series of theme galleries dedicated to some of the best free and premium WordPress themes available to WordPress users.

In the interest of preserving load times, I have divided our featured themes up and separated them into their own specific posts:

Premium WordPress Theme Galleries:

• Premium WordPress Themes Gallery
• News and Magazine WordPress Themes Gallery
• Small Business WordPress Themes Gallery
• Blogging WordPress Themes Gallery
• Portfolio WordPress Themes Gallery
• Video & Photo WordPress Themes Gallery

Other WordPress Theme Galleries:

• Ultimate WordPress Themes Gallery
• Best Free WordPress Themes Gallery
• Free Magazine WordPress Themes Gallery
• 2-Column WordPress Themes Gallery
• 3-Column WordPress Themes Gallery
• 4-Column WordPress Themes Gallery
• 125×125 Banner WordPress Theme Gallery

Want to see your WordPress theme featured on one or more of these posts? Feel free to contact us and if we like the look, we’ll get it added to the appropriate galleries!