As we enter a new year I thought it would be a good time to revisit one of our most popular posts from 2014. Today I have released a newly updated post outlining the very best Genesis child themes for 2015.
The Genesis framework has really taken off in terms of popularity, and many third party theme clubs now exist catering to only those that use this framework regularly.
One reason for the framework success is that it can be easily customized (not drag and drop) using well thought out hooks, child themes, and the amazing code snippets that are available.
To fully understand how child themes, and parent themes work WordPress has created a dedicated page within the codex – read it here.
Because these child themes are released almost weekly we have been unable to include every theme as we have done in previous years, but we have instead included only those themes that are the best of their genre.
This curated list looks only at the premium Genesis themes available, we will look at the free themes also available for the framework at a later date.
Daily Dish Pro
The daily dish Genesis child theme has been designed to be minimalist, but yet show off your content in a manner that can be easily consumed.
This is a blogging theme that has been built using HTML5 markup, has six page layouts, custom widgets, and the ability to choose a custom header and background. A landing page template is also included.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Whitespace
An easy to read, and easy to use Genesis child theme from StudioPress. Whitespace is one of a few new generation Genesis child themes that have arrived just in time for 2015.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Epik
Epik is arguably one of the best Genesis child themes to date. The design is first class and the blog looks amazing – often an afterthought, but obviously considered here.
The theme is fully responsive, with 10 color styles, and six layout options. The child theme also includes an easy to use options panel to help you get your site exactly as you want it.
The theme is ideal for those looking to set up a modern business website, those looking to sell apps, or those bloggers looking for something a little different.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Wintersong
A truly minimal theme for blogging, and personal brand development.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Erling
The Erling child theme has been designed with conferences, events and trade shows in mind. This WordPress theme has six color options, and has been coded using HTML5.
Price:$49.95 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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TechMagazine
A great looking magazine style theme that is fully mobile responsive, has 5 pre-determined color styles and 6 page layout options. The fixed menu at the top of the page when scrolling gives this theme an amazingly professional look and feel. It also offers great advertising theme options straight from the dashboard to ensure your website can earn from day one.
Price:$25.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Start
A nice one page parallax theme for Genesis. Start comes with a theme options panel, is optimized for mobile, with all browsers supported.
A nicely designed theme built with Bootstrap.
Price:$49.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Magazine Pro
A glossy publishing theme for the Genesis framework. 4 color styles, 6 layout options, and built using the HTML5 markup.
An ideal WordPress theme for bloggers, online magazine publishers, and those wanting a minimalist theme that is also functional and professional.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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News Pro
A news and magazine theme that looks as amazing on mobile devices as it does on a desktop monitor. The child theme offers 5 color styles and 6 layout options to help ensure you get the website that you want.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Metro
A nice wide urban news theme (my description not theirs). 5 color styles, 6 layout options, and custom background options. Theme also offers a sales page layout. Metro is probably the most popular theme on our list of Genesis child themes. Here is a live example.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Eleven40
I have always loved this theme. Although simplistic in design it offers a great canvas for a personal branding website.
Features include; 4 color styles, 6 layout options, threaded comments & the ability to add footer widgets if desired.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Balance
The Balance child theme has been built to turn Genesis into a lead generator. Whether you are blogging for a corporate entity or to increase your own personal profile you will likely want to collect email addresses of your prospects, and what better way to do that than with a newsletter.
The theme also offers 5 color styles, 3 layout options, and is fully reponsive.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Minimum Pro
A minimalist, uncluttered theme with plenty of white space to allow you to design it just as you might want it.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Pretty Pictures
Pretty pictures photography theme has been designed to show off your photographic talent. Could also be used for any artistic website.
Price:$79.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Gallery
A photography theme built to make all your photographs look amazing. Very few photography themes exist for the Genesis framework, but this one is truly beautiful.
Price:$49.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Zen
A modern design with plenty of white space. This child theme includes Flexslider and 10 different color schemes.
Price:$49.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle Pro is a popular choice and definitely a theme that has to be considered no matter what the project. Reminiscent of the old revolution WordPress themes that at one time dominated the premium themes market.
Price:$99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Mindstream
A Genesis child theme that takes full advantage of post formats. Share photographs, quotes, video & music easily and in a great looking format. The theme offers three layout options, the ability to add a custom background, and threaded comments.
Price: $79.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Modern Portfolio
A modern portfolio theme to help you showcase your most important work. A great theme with all the benefits of being built on Genesis. A great theme for freelancers and artists alike.
Price: $99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Runway
A fashionable minimalist theme that offers a lots of white space and areas to display images. An ideal choice for those looking to start a fashion blog. Features include; 8 color styles, 2 layout options, and a sticky menu.
Price: $99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Eshop
A clean shopping theme built to be used with the popular WooCommerce plugin. Last updated in November 2014. A great looking eCommerce theme built for WordPress that offers a great selection of color schemes, and background patterns.
Price:$49.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Vanilla
Another minimalist theme built for business.
Price:$49.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Remobile
A child theme that has been designed to grab your customers attention! Fully responsive, custom headers, and landing page template, all included in this modern HTML5 child theme template.
Price: $99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Envy WooCommerce
An easy to use Genesis child theme that works with WooCommerce. Feature packed, and including 5 responsive layouts, 6 color styles, sticky header, and added widget areas. If you are looking for an eCommerce theme with all the capabilities of Genesis then look no further.
Price:$45.00 AUD (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Tidy
Tidy is, as its name suggests, a clean theme that offers 6 layout options, 6 color schemes and the ability to upload your own custom logo and website background. The theme is fully responsive and compatible with the latest Genesis framework. An adorable theme from a promising theme company.
Price:$50.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Awaken
A trendy single page WordPress theme, built for Genesis. Each purchase is considered a developers licence, and is easy to install & set up. A nice modern take on how the Genesis theme framework can be used.
Price:$49.00 (Genesis framework must be bought separately)
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Expose
A simple photography theme for artists.
Price: $99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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AgentPress Pro
An advanced estate agency template that offers powerful search functionality and great design. Easily customized with one of the 5 color styles, 6 custom layout options, and custom background. A great theme for those looking for a fast customer solution that offers all the bells and whistles your client will want.
Price: $99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Education Pro
Created specifically for those offering education. If you are a community college, University or other education provider you may want an amazing website as well.
Price: $99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Parallax Pro
Arguably one of the most advanced, and modern Genesis child themes available. The idea is to keep your content in order so your story can be read as a vertical narrative that reads like a story. Features include 5 color styles, HTML5 markup, and of course parallax scrolling.
Price: $99.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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Foodie Pro
A child theme for food bloggers. This theme appeared on our list featuring the very best food & recipe themes.
Price: $129.95 (includes Genesis framework)
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While last year we listed all the Genesis themes available, due to the sheer number of releases we have had to condense the list for 2015. As new Genesis child themes are released we will of course make a decision as to whether we believe they should be included in our list of the very best themes available.
We will update this post often, and ensure that all details are up to date so you should bookmark this post.
If you have not found the theme you are looking for have a look at our theme categories page and there is sure to be some fantastic suggestions based on the kind of project you are currently working on.
I have no doubt that 2015 is going to see some amazing releases for the Genesis framework as this framework becomes ever more popular.
Id you see a Genesis child theme that you believe should be included on the above list be sure to get in touch in the comments section below and one of our editors will decide if it meets our criteria for 2015.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015