Updated: March 25, 2009
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.
Due to the size of this post, I have broken the themes contained within this post into 6 categories for easier navigation. Simply click the link which applies to the type of WordPress theme you are looking for and you’ll be directed directly to that section!
- Blog WordPress Themes
- News/Magazine WordPress Themes
- Small Business WordPress Themes
- Portfolio WordPress Themes
- Video WordPress Themes
- WordPress Theme Clubs
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Blog 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
Several3 Theme
Mag on Wood 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
Rewire Theme
Pixeled Theme
Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)
Daily32 Theme
Digital Statement Theme
Curved Theme
Accord Theme
Webby Green Theme | Webby Blue Theme
Source | Download (Green) | Download (Blue) | Demo (Green) | Demo (Blue)
Maggo Theme
iPhone Theme
Firebug Theme
Padangan Theme
Free Revolution Theme
Black and White Theme
Xplosive Theme
Xplosive Reloaded
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
Aspire Theme
Velocity Theme
Techicon Theme
Biz Theme
Quadruple Blue Theme
Lightsource Theme
Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!
Flexx Theme
- Over 1,000 Possible Layout Combinations!
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($249.95)
Gotham News Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Blog Theme
Single-Use ($40.00), Developer’s ($90.00)
Omni Social Networking Theme
Single-Use ($79.99), Developer’s ($199.99)
Over Easy Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Blubs Theme
Single-Use ($49.95), Multiple-Use ($99.00)
Killian 1.0 Theme
Personal ($49.00), Developer ($159.00)
Thesis Theme
Personal License ($87.00), Developer’s License ($164.00)
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Magazine/News WordPress Themes
OpenBook Theme
Options Theme
Hamasaki Theme
Structure Theme
Massive News 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
Guzel Magazine Theme
Newsweek Theme
Studio WordPress Theme (Available in Blue, Green, & Red)
Transparency Theme
Slick Press Theme
Cellar Heat Theme
MonarTech Theme
Premium News Theme
Small Magazine Theme
Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)
Revolution Church Theme
Revolution Lifestyle Theme
Revolution Office
One Theme (5 Color Choices Included)
Single-Use ($99.95), Three-Use ($199.99), Developer’s License ($299.95)
Thick Theme (20 Color Combinations)
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Open Air Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Gemini Theme
Single-Use ($60.00), Developer’s ($120.00)
Pass It On Theme
Single-Use ($85.00)
Fresh News Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
WP-Magazine Theme
Basic (Single License $99.00), Premium (Multiple Use $199.00), Developer ($299.00)
Papercut Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Live Wire 2.0 Theme (Available in Green, Red, and Blue!)
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
WP Vybe Theme
Basic (Single License $99.00), Premium (Multiple Use $199.00), Developer ($299.00)
Shiva Pro Theme
Single-Use ($89.00), Multiple-Use ($149.00)
Tauren Pro Theme
Single-Use ($69.00), Multiple-Use ($128.00)
Chimera Theme
Single-Use ($59.00), Multiple-Use ($109.00)
Flash News/Magazine Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Premium News: Gazette Edition
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Deep Blue Theme
Single-Use License ($50.00), Developer’s Pack License ($199.00)
Citrus Theme
Single-Use ($79.00), Multiple-Use ($99.00), Developer’s Pack ($149.00)
Scarlett Theme
Arthemia Premium Theme
Single License ($70.00), Five Licenses ($140.00), Developer’s Pack ($240.00)
Traveler Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($179.95), Developer’s License ($279.95)
Celebrity Press Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($179.95), Developer’s Pack ($279.95)
Celebrity Gossip Theme
Single-Use ($35.00), Multiple-Use ($95.00)
MagNews Theme
Single-Use License ($49.00), Developer’s Pack ($199.00)
Newspaper Theme
Single-Use ($59.00), Mutiple-Use ($159.00), Developer’s License ($259.00)
NewsPro Theme
Single-Use ($59.00), Mutiple-Use ($159.00), Developer’s License ($259.00)
Suvi Theme
Single-Use ($59.00), Mutiple-Use ($159.00), Developer’s License ($259.00)
iTeam Theme
Single-Use ($59.95), Multiple-Use ($149.95)
iNews Theme
Single-Use ($49.95), Multiple-Use ($79.95)
Springs Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($150.00)
bSocial Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($150.00)
Ultimate Blogging Theme
Single License ($67.00), Unlimited License ($97.00)
Credit Crunch Theme
Single License ($70.00), Unlimited License ($249.00)
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Small Business WordPress Themes
Essence Theme (6 Colors to Choose From)
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($249.95)
Coldstone Theme
Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!
WP-Remix Theme
Personal ($75.00), Multiple-Use ($275.00)
Titanium WordPress Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($149.95)
WP Realtor Theme
Single-Use ($79.99), Multiple-Use ($149.99), Developer’s Pack ($349.99)
Colonial Real Estate WordPress Theme
Single-Use ($59.95), Multiple-Use ($149.95)
iRealEstate WordPress Theme
Single-Use ($49.95),Multiple-Use ($59.95)
Deep Order Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($249.95)
eCommerce Theme
Single-Use ($49.00), Multiple-Use ($199.00)
Industrial Series Themes (Includes 6 Different Colors)
Single-Use ($49.95), Multiple-Use ($99.95)
Deep Stack Poker Theme
Single-Use ($79.95), Multiple-Use ($199.95)
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Portfolio WordPress Themes
Viz | Biz Portfolio Theme
Single-Use License ($79.95), Multiple-Use License ($150.00)
WP Showcase Theme
Single-Use License ($59.00), Multiple-Use License ($99.00), Developer’s Pack ($159.00)
Simple Site Theme
Single-Use License ($49.00), Multiple-Use License ($149.00)
VibrantCMS Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
Cassiopeia Theme
Single-Use ($80.00), Developer’s Pack ($150.00)
Fresh Folio Theme
Single-Use ($70.00), Developer’s ($150.00)
eGallery Theme
Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!
eVid Theme
Comes with $20.00 subscription to Elegant Themes Club!
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Video WordPress Themes
Revolution Album Theme
Revolution Elements Theme
Revolution Charred
Revolution Chrome
Revolution Black Canvas Theme
Revolution Video
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WordPress Theme Clubs
Theme Hybrid Club
All themes are free with limited support. $25.00 for full support!
Single Subscription (3 months = $150.00 or 6 months = $250.00), Developer Subscription (3 months = $225.00 or 6 months = $375.00)
iThemes Theme Club
EVERY iThemes release for only $399.95!
Elegant Premium Themes Club
EVERY premium WordPress theme for only $19.99! Optional yearly renewal.
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 5:12 am
nice themes and nice work….. lots of themes in a single post its sounds really impressive and you done it.. cool dude.
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 am
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).
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 9:01 am
Wow! it looks like you did quite a bit of work to put this list together, great work Kyle!
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Great round up of themes, thanks!
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 1:18 pm
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!
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Wow. awesome XMAS present
I bookmarked a lot of these themes. Thanks a lot for your work
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Wow, what an impressive list of themes!
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Hey, did you know that you can slice long post such as these into pages in wordpress 2.7?
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Good job making the list! Does it worth to enter a theme-club, especially the ones with 1-year subscription?
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 11:41 pm
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!
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 11:23 am
@ Eilmr - Yes, I am aware of that feature.
@ 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!
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 11:30 am
@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.
Thursday, December 25th, 2008 at 5:33 am
Thanks for sharing these themes. I was looking for a new one when I came to this site. Thanks again and merry xmas.
Friday, December 26th, 2008 at 4:04 am
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Thursday, January 1st, 2009 at 12:27 am
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.
Friday, January 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 am
I’ve been using some free themes above.
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 at 1:54 am
Thanks for the great free premium theme list.
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 at 2:35 am
it’ll be so much better if you can put it up in one single zip for easy download.
tnx
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