Her newest creation is the Maggo Mag theme, which is a 3-column theme with the sidebars split out on each side (I’ve always liked this style and wish more 3-column WordPress themes had the content in the middle).  Other features include being 125×125 ad block ready, the ability to add a video to the right sidebar, and of course the wonderful color blue.

Here is a screenshot:

And here is a live demo.   If you’d like to try out the Maggo Mag theme, you can download it here.

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

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

Pixeled Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

Daily32 Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Digital Statement Theme

Source | Download | Demo

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Best 3-Column Free WordPress Themes

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

BizFresh Theme

Source | Download | Demo

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

Velocity Theme

Source | Download | Demo

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Best 4-Column Free WordPress Themes

Techicon Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Biz Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Quadruple Blue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

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Best Free Magazine 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

Newsweek Theme

Source | Download | Demo

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

Source | Download | Demo

Cellar Heat Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Premium News Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Scarlett Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Small Magazine Theme

Source | Download | (Unable to Locate a Demo)

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Free Video & Photo WordPress Themes

Snapshot Theme

Source | Download | Demo

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Best Premium WordPress Themes

The below premium themes are not free, but come with some more advanced features.  Most can be completely setup from the dashboard via a control panel and special custom widgets, avoiding messing with code all together!

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

Looking for more premium theme choices? Check out our premium WordPress themes gallery!

I generally prefer 2-column themes, but there are situations where a 3-column WordPress theme can be a better fit for a blog.  If you’re looking for a free 3-column theme, look no further than the Silveray Theme by Blog Perfume.  This is not a term I use loosely, but I have to say that this theme is premium quality.   Here are some screenshots:

Silveray Top 

Silveray Footer

If you’d like to use this theme for a WordPress blog, you can download it here.

I have added this theme to the appropriate WordPress theme galleries.

The posts that have seen the most significant upgrades are the following:

• Best 2-Column WordPress Themes
• Best 3-Column WordPress Themes
• Best Google AdSense Optimized WordPress Themes

If you think you may be in need of a WordPress theme in the next few months, you may want to bookmark these pages for future reference.  They will continue to be updated as I run across themes that I feel are worthy of a spot on the list.

If you have any questions or want to recommend something, please leave a comment below or let me know!

There are a lot of techniques that theme designers can use when creating their theme to help optimize it for search engines, and several authors have taken the time to do so. Here are what I feel are the best search engine optimized WordPress themes:

2-Column Search Engine Optimized WordPress Themes

Slick Blue Theme (Advertising Ready, SEO Friendly)

Source | Download

Sodelicious Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Modern Blue Green Theme

Source | Download | Demo

YourBlog 2.0 Theme

Source | Download | Demo

PassionDuo Theme (3 Colors)

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

Yakuter Tema 2.0 Theme

Source | Download | Demo

3-Column Search Engine Optimized WordPress Themes

Big Blue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Redie 3.0 Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Ambient Glo Theme

Source | Download | Demo

ProSense Theme

Source | Download (Orange, Blue, and Gray) | Demo

Cutline Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Courtney Tuttle has posted a great collection of SEO Friendly WordPress themes. It looks like these are existing WordPress themes that were modified to be more search engine friendly.

Have a search engine optimized WordPress theme you’d like to see included in this list? Feel free to comment below with a link and I’ll see about it getting added!

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

Source | Download | Demo

3-Column Themes (2 Sidebar Right)

Simpleton Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Padangan Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Black and White Theme (SEO Friendly, Optimized for AdSense)

Source | Download | Demo

Firebug Theme

Source | Download | Demo

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)

Source | Download | Demo

Gossip City Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Xplosive Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Blog oh Blog Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Fresh Theme (Widget Ready)

Source | Download | Download w/widgets | Demo

Blue Dream Theme

Source/Demo | Download

Dark Zen Theme

Source | Download | Demo

ElegantBlue Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Deep Blue Theme

Source | Download (Right Sidebar) | Download (Left Sidebar) | Download (125×125 Ad Blocks) | Demo

BizFresh Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Ghacks Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Daily Blog Tips Theme

Source | Download (Green, Blue, Black, and Orange) | Demo (Green, Blue, Black, and Orange)

Blue Green Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Pride Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Illacrimo Theme (Widget Ready)

Source | Download | (No Demo Available)

Tomodachi Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Simple Red Theme

Source | Download (Requires free registration)

True Blue Theme

Source | Download (Requires free registration)

Langit Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Resurrection Theme

Source/Demo | Download

Nonzero Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Cleaker 2.1 Theme (Widget Ready)

Source | Download | Demo

TyreMonkey Theme (Widget Ready)

Source | Download | Demo

WP Premiere Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Fresco Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Saur Theme

Source | Download | Demo

3-Column Themes (1 Sidebar Left and 1 Sidebar Right)

Maggo Theme

Source | Download | Demo

YGo Sea Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Silveray Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Rhea Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Velocity Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Tigopedia Theme

Source | Download | Demo

3cWPTP Theme (Widget Ready)

Source | Download | Demo (Click 3cWPTP in drop-down box)

Blue Zinfandel Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Acid Green Pro Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Alike Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Greed Theme

Source | Download | Demo

Interested in purchasing a more advanced WordPress theme?  Check out our gallery of premium WordPress themes!