Updated: August 21, 2010

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

vintage-theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blues Theme

blues-theme

Source | Download | Demo

Shades of Blue Theme

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

GlossyBlue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Color Paper Theme

Source | Download | Demo

StudioPress Theme

StudioPress Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blak Magik Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Several3 Theme

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

rewire-theme

Source | Download | Demo

Pixeled Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

Daily32 Theme

Daily32 Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Digital Statement Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Maggo Theme

Maggo Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Firebug Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Padangan Theme

Padangan Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Black and White Theme

Black and White Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Xplosive Theme

Xplosive Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blog oh Blog Theme

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

Blue Dream Theme

Source/Demo | Download

BizFresh Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Simple Red Theme

Simple Red Theme

Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo

True Blue Theme

True Blue Theme

Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo

Resurrection Theme

Resurrection

Source/Demo | Download

WP Premiere Theme

WP Premiere Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Silveray Theme

Silveray Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Rhea Theme

Rhea Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Aspire Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Velocity Theme

Velocity Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Techicon Theme

Techicon Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Biz Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Quadruple Blue Theme

Quad Blue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Lightsource Theme

lightsource

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Download

Flexx Theme

  • Over 1,000 Possible Layout Combinations!

Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Gotham News Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Blog Theme

Single-Use ($40.00), Developer’s ($90.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Omni Social Networking Theme

Single-Use ($79.99), Developer’s ($199.99)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Over Easy Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Blubs Theme

Single-Use ($49.95), Multiple-Use ($99.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Killian 1.0 Theme

Killian Theme

Personal ($49.00), Developer ($159.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Thesis Theme

Personal License ($87.00), Developer’s License ($164.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

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Magazine/News CMS WordPress Themes

Options Theme

Options Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Hamasaki Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Structure Theme

Structure Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Visionary Theme

Visionary Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Mimbo Theme

mimbo3

Source | Download | Demo

Morning After Theme

Morning After Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Forte Theme

Forte

Source | Download | Demo

The Studio Theme

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

transparency-theme

Source | Download | Demo

Slick Press Theme

slick-press-theme

Source | Download | Demo

Cellar Heat Theme

Source | Download | Demo

MonarTech Theme

monartech-theme

Source | Download | Demo

Premium News Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Small Magazine Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

Lifestyle Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Smooth Theme

wp-smooth-theme1

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

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

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.

Magazine WordPress Theme

magazine-theme

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($199.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Moviemaker Theme

moviemaker

Unlimited Websites ($37.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Reflecta Magazine Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Manifesto Magazine Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Delicious Child Theme

Multiple-Use ($79.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP-Chatter Magazine Theme

wp-chatter-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

Multiple-Use ($79.95), All StudioPress Themes ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Coda Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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.

Fresh News Theme

fresh-news-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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.

News Theme

Unlimited Use ($39.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Technologic Theme

technologic-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Transcript Magazine Theme

transcript-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Sublime Theme

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

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.

Stunning Magazine Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Headline News Theme

headlines-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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-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

Hot Gossip Celebrity Theme

hot-goss-theme

Unlimited Use ($35.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Minimal Theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Mocha Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Gourmet Cooking Theme

gourmet-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Maximum Magazine Theme

maximum-theme

Unlimited Websites ($35.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Backstage Music Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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.

Tribune News Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Polished Theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Amped Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Gadget Theme

gadget-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Note: WP Hacks readers can now use code THEME30 to get 30% off any of the premium themes available from Theme Junkie!

Evertis Magazine Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Serenity Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Hello Magazine Theme

Single-Use ($65.00), Multiple-Use ($99.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Blog Newspaper Theme

blog-news-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

Note: WP Hacks readers can now use code THEME30 to get 30% off any of the premium themes available from Theme Junkie!

Emporium E-Commerce Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Monograph Magazine Theme

monograph-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

News WordPress Theme

news-theme

Multiple-Use ($59.95), All StudioPress Themes ($199.95)

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

enews-theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Open Air Theme

open-air-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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 Ellie Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Sea Light Business Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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.

App WordPress Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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.

My App WordPress Theme

Available for only $19.99 with Elegant Themes Club membership!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Lumin Magazine Theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

WP Genius Theme

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

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.

Bigfoot Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Note: WP Hacks readers can now use code THEME30 to get 30% off any of the premium themes available from Theme Junkie!

Going Green Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Shift News Theme

Single-Use ($59.95), Developer’s Pack ($129.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Bold Magazine Theme

bold-theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

WPSN Sports Theme

wpsn-theme

Multiple-Use ($38.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Head Coach Sports Theme

Multiple-Use ($38.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Arthemia Premium Theme

arthemia-premium

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

The Source Theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Vega Magazine Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Newswire Theme

newswire-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Note: WP Hacks readers can now use code THEME30 to get 30% off any of the premium themes available from Theme Junkie!

Charisma Theme

charisma-theme

Single-Use ($67.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)

Source/Demo | Purchase

Yamidoo Magazine Theme

yamidoo-magazine-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Destination City Theme

destination-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Media Magazine Theme

wp-media-mag-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Church Theme

church-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Outreach Church Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Grace Church Theme

grace-church-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Seduction Theme

seduction-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Celebrity Press Theme

celebrity-press-theme2

Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($149.95), Developer’s Pack ($249.95)

Source/Demo | Purchase

WP Jazz Theme

wp-jazz-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

Postcard Theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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.

Newspaper Theme

newspaper-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

“On The Go” Theme

Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!

Source/Demo | Purchase Membership

Daily Edition News Theme

daily-edition-theme

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

Source/Demo | Purchase

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 Clear Theme

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

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Kyle Eslick

Kyle Eslick is WordPress enthusiast who took his passion for WordPress to the next level back in 2007 by launching WPHacks.com as a place to share hacks and review WordPress-related products. You can learn more about him by following his personal tweets here.

There Are 22 Responses So Far »

  1. Dev says:

    nice themes and nice work….. lots of themes in a single post its sounds really impressive and you done it.. cool dude.

  2. Great list. A lot of old friends, but there are some very smart themes I didn’t know. Thank you very much for digging them out. Maybe you should have a look at the new Elevate-Themes by Nathan Rice (’tough only one yet).

  3. Wow! it looks like you did quite a bit of work to put this list together, great work Kyle!

  4. Gabe Diaz says:

    Great round up of themes, thanks!

  5. Kyle Eslick says:

    Thanks guys!

    Yes, I lost count on time invested after 5-6 hours, but it was worth it if some people find it useful. :)

    Sadly it seems the free WordPress themes market has dwindled drastically in favor of the premium themes, so I had to go on quite the manhunt to locate some of the best free themes!

  6. Markus says:

    Wow. awesome XMAS present ;) I bookmarked a lot of these themes. Thanks a lot for your work

  7. Susan says:

    Wow, what an impressive list of themes!

  8. eilmr says:

    Hey, did you know that you can slice long post such as these into pages in wordpress 2.7?

  9. Gian says:

    Good job making the list! Does it worth to enter a theme-club, especially the ones with 1-year subscription?

  10. Only 140+? Slacker. LOL

    Seriously, nice round up, Kyle. I recognized quite a few, but pleasantly surprised to find some new ones I’ll have to make note of for future reference.

    Merry Christmas, buddy!

  11. Kyle Eslick says:

    @ Eilmr – Yes, I am aware of that feature. :mrgreen:

    @ Gian – Depends on your needs. It is a HUGE moneysaver if you have a bunch of websites/blogs, but if you only have one or two you’ll probably want to purchase them individually.

    The nice thing about theme clubs is that most of them include future themes as well!

    @ Mark – Yes, sorry for slacking this holiday season. I’ll start working on a 200+ theme post here shortly! :)

    Merry Christmas to you as well!

  12. Gian says:

    @kyle

    I agree with your point of view. I was looking to purchase a single theme for $25. Instead, there are many cool themes on ElegantThemes for $20. Thinking on cost/benefit, club themes are great in this point.

  13. KushMoney says:

    Thanks for sharing these themes. I was looking for a new one when I came to this site. Thanks again and merry xmas.

  14. This theme list realy great. Use my parmak izli pdks sistemleri pdks blog. Thanks your article

  15. One of the best round ups of themes I’ve seen – Thanks.
    I use Plateformate and have to tell you that I’m so thrilled with it that I’m considering his other Premium theme for my second blog.

  16. Deca says:

    I’ve been using some free themes above.

  17. izwan00 says:

    Thanks for the great free premium theme list.

  18. it’ll be so much better if you can put it up in one single zip for easy download.

    tnx

  19. Very nice list, I’ve downloaded a few of them to customize to my needs! :)

    -Daniel

  20. There are some breath taking themes here, really appreciate you sharing them with us.

  21. Delighted says:

    VERY impressive list, thank you for this resource of free templates..

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