2016-09-27

Same procedure as every month. I look through the official WordPress theme index to bring you the best free WordPress themes that give your website a fresh new look. Surprise your readers with a new design that you didn’t need to pay a single cent for. This month, there are real treasures among the various themes.



1 – Halcyon



Halcyon is a very clean theme for blogs or photographers. It provides a modern display of your photos and a slider on the landing page. Custom logos, social media links, as well as four theme-exclusive widgets are available.

Created by: Rara Theme

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Halcyon Demo

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2 – Ocin Lite



Ocin Lite is a theme for online shops, based on the popular WooCommerce plugin. You get to customize both header and background colors. The theme has a minimalistic design and focuses on the presentation of products.

Created by: Quema Labs

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Ocin Lite Demo

Download on WordPress

3 – Gridbox

Gridbox is a good choice for an online magazine, a blog, or a portfolio. The three-column grid sets itself apart from the competition very nicely.

Created by: ThemeZee

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Gridbox Demo

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4 – Verbosa

Verbosa is an appealingly designed theme for bloggers, authors, and photographers. The background, the colors, as well as the header can be customized to your personal needs. Such a lovingly designed theme is a rare sight nowadays.

Created by: CryoutCreations

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Verbosa Demo

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5 – Illdy

Illdy is a one-page business theme. However, using it to create portfolios and landing pages should also be possible.

Created by: Silkalns

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Illdy Demo

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6 – Travelers

Travelers is a theme for travelers and globetrotters. However, it can also be used for many different areas, such as blogs or magazines. The logo, the colors, and the layout are adjustable. To allow for better customization, the theme comes with a couple of widgets.

Created by: Daisy Themes

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Travelers Demo

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7 – EaterStop Lite

The EaterStop Lite theme aims to be a special theme for restaurants, cafés, and bistros. However, it is definitely possible to use it in other industries as well, due to its business-theme structure. Business and corporate websites seem like valid options.

Created by: gracethemes

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: EaterStop Demo

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8 – Interior Lite

Interior Lite is a theme for multiple purposes. A website for furniture stores is just as possible as any other business website. The theme is prepared for the shop plugin WooCommerce. Colors, background, and logo can be adjusted.

Created by: SKTThemes

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Interior Lite Demo

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9 – Boston

Boston is a blog theme that was specifically designed for female bloggers, which is why it has a light feminine touch to it. Nonetheless, emancipated men are allowed to use the theme as well. You get to customize the colors, the logo, as well as the background, and a landing page slider is also included.

Created by: FameThemes

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Boston Demo

Download on WordPress

10 – Good

Good covers the entire blogging sector. This theme also lets you adjust background, colors, and logo.

Created by: FancyThemes

License: Free for personal and commercial use | GNU General Public License

Prepared for translations: yes

Demo: Good Demo

Download on WordPress

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