Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme

warriorjohn1444 · 08-16-2011, 01:05 PM

I don't seem to be comfortable with all the wordpress themes available. Is there a place where i can find great and outstanding free themes.

Istvan Horvath · 08-16-2011, 01:08 PM

Nope, unless you become less vague and define precisely what is "outstanding" for you.

If you have planned everything else about your future site - it will be easy to formulate the requirements for the theme... which should be anyway the last thing to worry about.

K Smith · 08-16-2011, 01:17 PM

For the long and short answer, going to refer you here: WordPress FAQ: Finding Free WordPress Themes « Weblog Tools Collection
Or
When is a Free WordPress Theme Really Free? Some Thoughts and Some Places to Find Them
scroll down to the bottom of the last one (or read it if you are interested in the safety/security/rep or your blog)

TowelieTowel · 08-16-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by warriorjohn1444

I don't seem to be comfortable with all the wordpress themes available. Is there a place where i can find great and outstanding free themes.

you can google free premium wordpress themes.
Should pop up a few nice ones.

warriorjohn1444 · 08-16-2011, 03:40 PM

Ok, got the job done. Thank you all!

Kerry Finch · 08-16-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by warriorjohn1444

I don't seem to be comfortable with all the wordpress themes available. Is there a place where i can find great and outstanding free themes.

Very rarely do the words 'free' and 'outstanding' go hand in hand. With WP themes and theme skins, you get what you pay for. 'Outstanding' costs - maybe as little as $30, 'adequate' might be free, but even then I would only use free themes from the official Wordpress site (tested and approved).

JSProjects · 08-16-2011, 03:46 PM

My recent favorite has been atahualpa.

It's a little intimidating at first. But give yourself a few hours with it and you'll love it.

Michael Franklin · 08-16-2011, 05:13 PM

I know I've posted about this in a previous post, but if you are going for a simple theme that looks very polished (like I do for product review style blogs), I highly recommend this collection of free themes:

Best Wordpress 2 Column Themes

Danny Turner · 08-16-2011, 06:56 PM

The only safe place for free themes is Wordpress - too many sites offering free themes add little nasties you don't want - see here for more info
Why You Should Never Search For Free WordPress Themes in Google or Anywhere Else

Melanie Crouse · 08-16-2011, 07:01 PM

I really like the Flexibility theme. Flexibility Theme for WordPress

I was also using Shaded Grey at one time too, and was pretty happy with that one. I'm not sure if that one is still around now or not.

As others have mentioned, watch out for little hidden "nasties" in free themes. Make sure it's a safe and tested one.

Gary336 · 08-17-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by warriorjohn1444

Ok, got the job done. Thank you all!

What was your choice in the end?

Rockwell · 08-17-2011, 01:38 PM

I usually use some good paid versions, but I have been experimenting with Weaver for niche sites and it seems to be working really well. You can download that through Wordpress.com.

08-16-2011, 01:05 PM	#1
warriorjohn1444 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Internet Posts: 132 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme I don't seem to be comfortable with all the wordpress themes available. Is there a place where i can find great and outstanding free themes.

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Istvan Horvath Watching you... War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waterdown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,525 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 1,766 Thanked 3,059 Times in 1,827 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme Nope, unless you become less vague and define precisely what is "outstanding" for you. If you have planned everything else about your future site - it will be easy to formulate the requirements for the theme... which should be anyway the last thing to worry about.

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K Smith Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 41 Thanks: 24 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme For the long and short answer, going to refer you here: WordPress FAQ: Finding Free WordPress Themes « Weblog Tools Collection Or When is a Free WordPress Theme Really Free? Some Thoughts and Some Places to Find Them scroll down to the bottom of the last one (or read it if you are interested in the safety/security/rep or your blog)

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warriorjohn1444 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Internet Posts: 132 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme Ok, got the job done. Thank you all!

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JSProjects Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,132 Thanks: 57 Thanked 205 Times in 180 Posts Contact Info	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme My recent favorite has been atahualpa. It's a little intimidating at first. But give yourself a few hours with it and you'll love it.

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Michael Franklin Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walled Lake, Michigan Posts: 1,911 Thanks: 15 Thanked 437 Times in 243 Posts	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme I know I've posted about this in a previous post, but if you are going for a simple theme that looks very polished (like I do for product review style blogs), I highly recommend this collection of free themes: Best Wordpress 2 Column Themes

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Danny Turner Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: , , Australia. Posts: 843 Thanks: 18 Thanked 88 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme The only safe place for free themes is Wordpress - too many sites offering free themes add little nasties you don't want - see here for more info Why You Should Never Search For Free WordPress Themes in Google or Anywhere Else

08-16-2011, 07:01 PM	#10
Melanie Crouse Pro Writer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 712 Thanks: 127 Thanked 58 Times in 40 Posts Social Networking	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme I really like the Flexibility theme. Flexibility Theme for WordPress I was also using Shaded Grey at one time too, and was pretty happy with that one. I'm not sure if that one is still around now or not. As others have mentioned, watch out for little hidden "nasties" in free themes. Make sure it's a safe and tested one.

08-17-2011, 01:38 PM	#12
Rockwell HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 100 Thanks: 26 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Need a Good Free Wordpress Theme I usually use some good paid versions, but I have been experimenting with Weaver for niche sites and it seems to be working really well. You can download that through Wordpress.com.