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hard to maintain them by both adding new themes as they are released, as well as removing older themes that are either outdated, are no longer available, or are no longer supported by their authors.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)

Source/Demo | Purchase

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)

Source/Demo | Purchase

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

This guest post was written by Hayes Potter, a 13 year old programmer and web developer that gives webmasters tips on protecting their website from common hacking techniques. If you have webmaster or WordPress knowledge and are interested in writing a post for Hack WordPress, please contact us.

I absolutely love the i3 WordPress theme. I used it for my site for about a month, and I had no problems for what I needed. It features a “mac” look, has the Mac OS X classic background that fades into the mac’s “spotlight blue”. The sidebars are on the left and right side not attached to the middle content. The separate widgets are each in their own little bubble with a mac like toolbar as the header. The theme displays the pages in the middle content column, and this is one of the very rare themes that display the sub-pages very nicely under the page parent. Also you can move around the columns to your liking, so instead of the content being in the middle you can have it off to the right and the sidebars on the left, and vice versa.

If you are on the photos section it would display a small little bar under the pages bar displaying the sub pages, but if you are on the home page it will not display these sub pages. It has a built-in search bar in the top right hand corner, and it looks like the spotlight application in Mac OS X 10.4 and higher, except its black. The only problem I’ve ever had with it is displaying javascript in sidebar, ad- sense would fine, but a simple javascript code would make the sidebar screw up and shift to the bottom of the page. I switched themes because of that and because it is a very popular theme, and I like to switch up my theme every once in a while.

I highly recommend using this theme if you can’t find a better theme for yourself. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

If you run a small company and are still shopping for the right premium WordPress theme for your webpage, the iThemes team has just released a new themes for companies called iCompany. As with their other themes designed for businesses, this one comes with a lot of the features that a small business often looks for:

• Easily customizable
• Integrated blog
• Home page template
• Wide layout for content heavy sites
• Widget ready sidebars and feature areas
• Drop-down navigation
• Search engine optimized

Here is an idea of how the theme looks:

As with most of the themes available at iThemes, the iCompany theme is available at the very competitive price of $29.95.   Not a bad price for an pre-built website/blog!

Updated: May 13, 2012!

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 and display them below in a convenient format.  Unfortunately, I quickly discovered that there aren’t many free themes available these days, so I’ve decided to throw in my favorite premium WordPress themes at the bottom of this post as an alternative for those serious about blogging!

This theme gallery is 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

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

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One of the first things most people notice when they visit Blog Perfume is the great blog design they have. I know it is something that got my attention. That is why when I noticed yesterday that they have released a premium WordPress theme, it immediately got my attention.

This theme is called Blubs, and it stays true to the Blog Perfume brand with a unique look to go with the unique name. Here are the features that they list with the theme:

• Clean and Elegant Design
• 2 columns flexible layout
• Navigation Dropdown Menu
• Widgets ready on sidebar
• Serach bar at the top
• Ready for125px and 250px ads integration
• Separated comments/trackbacks
• Built-in gravatars in comment section
• Print.css stylesheet
• Author Profiles & Archives
• Clean & valid codes – XHTML 1.0 Strict + CSS 2.1
• Cross browser compatible – tested on IE/Win, Opera, Firefox, Safari/Win.

A lot of this stuff has become standard with todays premium themes, but I really like the idea of a separate print.css stylesheet and archive/author profiles. You won’t find that on most of these themes. Separated trackbacks and comments is also another great feature.

So how does Blubs look? Here are a couple screenshots (though you really need to view the demo to fully appreciate it):

Homepage

Homepage Footer

Archives Page

Comments Section

So, looks great, but how much for Blubs? It is listed at a very competitive price of $49.95 for a single-use license. You can also get the multiple-use license for $99.00.

Check out the Blubs premium WordPress theme.