Nataly Birch March 6th, 2014

Total Recall #4: The Ultimate Collection of the 100 Best Free WordPress Themes of 2013

Thanks for voting our Total Recall series a success. A whole lot of people have been reading our first three parts, so we decided to give you all more of the good stuff and extend our series into other topics. Today we bring you the ultimate collection of the 100 best free WordPress themes of 2013, and hope you enjoy it as much as you did with icons, UI sets and HTML/PSD templates. You might think, choosing a premium theme guarantees for the best possible experience, when it comes to building a WordPress site. This is certainly true in a lot of cases, ye there are quite a few free templates that have much to offer when it comes to functionality. Along with basic features that are inherent to almost every modern theme, they are also rich in specific components that depending on the type of theme can of course vary. You can easily create a website that is populated with various widgets, sliders, carousels, galleries, lightboxes, even contact forms that are traditionally found only in paid versions. As for customization, it is also not a problem since each theme provides its owner with a small yet effective option panel that helps you change the background, set coloring, quickly upload logos and much more. Besides, you don't have to be a WP expert to derive benefits from free templates. Each of our following themes meets standard requirements and offers detailed documentation that is aimed to lead even newbie WordPress users through the general steps of building their own website. So you can easily start your own blog, run an online magazine, familiarize users with your business or simply showcase your masterpieces. All you need is time and a bit of enthusiasm.

Section #1: Corporate, Business and Multipurpose WordPress Themes

Revera

revera2 Creator:   fabthemes Features:  Slider, custom homepage.

Elegant free wordPress theme

elegant free wordPress theme Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Portfolio custom post, homepage slider.

Pytheas

pytheas Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Huge slider.

Clean Response

clean-response Creator:   ThemeFurnace Features:  2 homepages, slider.

Attitude

attitude Creator:   themehorse Features:  Theme options.

Multipurpose

multipurpose-by-wpeden Creator:   wpeden Features:  Flat style.

Vantage

vantage Creator:   siteorigin Features:  Page builder, Woocommerce.

Clearly

Creator:   siteorigin Features:  Slider, post formats.

Luminus

luminus Creator:   wpeden Features:  Retina-ready, extensive theme options.

TopBest

topbest Creator:   themesmarts Features:  4 different layouts.

Simple Dark

simple-dark Creator:   themesmarts Features:  3 types of page template.

Finale Elegant

finale-elegant Creator:   themesmarts Features:  Widgets, slider.

Brew

brew Creator:   danvswild Features:  Icons, based on Boostrap.

Engrave

engrave Creator:   thinkupthemes Features:  Retina ready, seo optimized.

Enclosed

enclosed Creator:   cpothemes Features:  Full-width slideshow, custom background.

ButterBelly

butterbelly Creator:  InkThemes Features: Theme options.

Fruitful

fruitful Creator:  freewpthemes Features: Clean layout, homepage slider.

Kyrose

kyrose Creator:  chrisamdesigns Features: Slider, option panel.

ColorWay

colorway Creator:  Inkthemes Features: Custom background, custom colors.

Celebrate

celebrate Creator:  themehall Features: Custom background, custom header.

WP Simple

wp-simple Creator:  NimbusThemes Features: 4 column layout, slider.

WP Jurist

wp-jurist Creator:  WP Dev Shed Features: Custom menu, slider.

Bearded

bearded Creator: nackle2k10 Features: Flat style, blog section.

Section #2: Blog, Online Magazines and News WordPress Themes

Uturn

uturn2 Creator:   fabtheme Features:  Custom menu, featured images.

Xerxes

xerxes2 Creator:   fabtheme Features:  Based on Bootstrap 3,  tumblog style.

Sentoz

sentoz2 Creator:   fabtheme Features:  Different post formats, one column layout.

Vangard

vangard2 Creator:   fabtheme Features:  Custom menu, WP 3+ ready.

Yegor

yegor2 Creator:  fabtheme Features:  Carousel settings, header banner.

HIERO

hiero2 Creator:   athemes Features:  Bold colors, minimal design.

FONTANA

fontana2 Creator:   athemes Features:  Post thumbnails, clean layout.

WP HERALD LITE

wp-herald-lite2 Creator:   athemes Features:  Scrolling news bar, ads banners.

FLATO

flato2 Creator:   athemes Features: Flat design, logo uploader.

Blogger

blogger2 Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Infinite scroll, custom logo support.

wptuts wordPress theme

wptuts-wordPress-theme Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Custom widgets, slider.

GoPress

gopress Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Theme customizer, responsive.

Fresh & Clean Free Minimal WordPress Theme

fresh-&-clean-minimal-wordPress-theme Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Custom pages, slider.

Lefty

lefty Creator:   Authentic Themes Features:  Sidebar, post formats.

Apollo

apollo Creator:   Authentic Themes Features:  2 column grid, widgetized sidebar.

Clean Retina

clean-retina Creator:   themehorse Features:  Retina-ready, clean layout.

Fizz

fizz Creator:   s5themes Features:  Slider, widgets.

Time

time Creator:   s5themes Features:  Huge slider, 1 column layout.

Moments

moments Creator:   s5themes Features:  Sidebar, flat style.

Point

point Creator:   mythemeshop Features:  Header banner, widgets.

PlayBook

playbook Creator:   mythemeshop Features:  Dual column layout.

DualShock

dualshock Creator:   mythemeshop Features:  Pin style layout.

My World with Grass and Dew

my-world-with-grass-and-dew Creator:   mythemes Features:  Clean layout, social media ready.

My Wooden

my-wooden Creator:   mythemes Features:  Mobile phone layout.

zeeFlow

zeeflow Creator:   themezee Features:  Powerful theme options, 8 color schemes.

Adelle Theme

adelle-theme Creator:   bluchic Features:  2 column layout.

Coller

coller Creator:   rohitink Features:  2 column layout, SEO ready.

CleanPress

cleanpress Creator:   rohitink Features:  Translation ready, Bootstrap 3.0.

Sixteen

sixteen Creator:   rohitink Features:  2 column layout, 5 level nested comments.

Tribbiani

tribbiani Creator:   rohitink Features:  3 colum footer, seo ready.

ShprinkOne

shprinkone Creator:   julienrenaux Features:  Several widgets, slider.

Custom: omega child theme

custom-omega-child-theme Creator:   themehall Features:  Flat style.

Responsive Magazine Theme

responsive-magazine-theme-by-themehall Creator:   themehall Features:  Slideshow, minimal design.

Euclid

euclid Creator:   themesmarts Features:  Post options, post formats.

Brick

brick

Creator:   smthemes Features:  Custom widgets ready, contact page.

Unique

unique Creator:   themehybrid Features:  Custom background, breadcrumbs.

Iconic One

iconic-one Creator:   themonic Features:  SEO ready, typography.

Typesense

typesense Creator:   matmm Features:  One colum layout.

WallPress

wallpress Creator:   designwall Features:  Social media ready.

DW Minion

dw-minion Creator:   designwall Features:   3 column layout, widgets.

 Flounder

flounder Creator:  Kelly Dwan Features: Custom menu, editor style.

Opus

opus Creator:  fikrirasyid Features: Custom colors, custom header.

Crisp Persona

crisp-persona Creator:  justinklemm Features:  2 column layout.

Hueman

hueman Creator:  alxmedia Features: 3 column layout.

Anew

anew Creator:  alxmedia Features: Tumblog style.

Travelify

travelify Creator:  colorlib Features: Multipule layouts, translation ready.

Dazzling

dazzling Creator:  colorlib Features: Featured slider, theme options.

Tblog 

tblog Creator:  webdesigntunes Features: Filterable portfolio, retina-ready.

Ameyso

ameyso Creator:  chrisamdesigns Features: Slider, one column layout.

Finolla

finolla Creator:  chrisamdesigns Features: Custom homepage, slider.

Frau

frau Creator:  lizardthemes Features: Social network, grid style layout.

Plain WP

plain-wp Creator:  themehall Features:  Slider, translation-ready.

Section #3: Others: Portfolio, ecommerce, coming soon pages etc.

ART WORKS

art-works2 Creator:  Dessign Features:  IE9+ Compatible, SEO optimized.

Slider

slider2 Creator:   Dessign Features:  Custom background, modern design.

Wembley

wembley2 Creator:   fabtheme Features:  Option page, based on Bootstrap 3.

Zenith

zenith2 Creator:   fabtheme Features:  Options framework.

Adament

adament2 Creator:   fabtheme Features:  Homepage slider.

BigFoot

bigfoot2 Creator:   thehappybit Features:  Huge slider, sharp typography.

Fundler

Fundler Creator:   mandloys Features:  Homepage slider, custom widgets.

Adapt 2.0

adapt-2.0 Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Drag-and-drop homepage, slider.

Pronto: Masonry Gallery

pronto-masonry-gallery Creator:   wpexplorer Features:  Tile style layout, left sidebar.

Discover

discover Creator:   Authentic Themes Features:  Google fonts, localized.

Sunrise

sunrise Creator:   s5themes Features:  Custom widgets, fonts.

My Flatonica

my-flatonica Creator:   mythemes Features:  Custom background, Google feedburner.

My Contrastica

my-contrastica Creator:   mythemes Features:  Timer, subscription.

Current

current Creator:   siteorigin Features:  CTA buttons, flat style.

Centrino

centrino Creator:   wpeden Features:  Clean layout, boxed slider.

Felice Theme

felice-theme Creator:   bluchic Features:  Option panel, mobile-friendly.

Socially Awkward

socially-awkward Creator:   themehybrid Features:  Custom page templates, featured images.

Church Theme

church-theme Creator:   themehall Features:  Footer widgets area.

Mobile theme

mobile-theme Creator:   themehall Features:  Based on Bootstrap 3.0.

Doke Doke

doke-doke Creator:   luiszuno Features:  Option panel.

The Restaurant

the-restaurant Creator:   1001freewpthemes Features:  Blog layout.

 s Theme

_s-theme Creator: underscores Features: Well-structured layout, widgets.

Photogram

photogram Creator:  colorlabsproject Features:  3 gallery templates.

Unite

unite2 Creator:  colorlib Features:  Infinite scroll, plugin support.

Workality Lite

workality-lite Creator:  northeme Features: 4 different portfolio layouts.

Snaps

snaps Creator:  graphpaperpress Features: Post formats, option panel. (dpe)

Nataly Birch

Nataly is an internet entrepreneur and an amateur web designer and developer from Sevastopol, Ukraine. She is running a blog for web designers and developers where you can find some inspirational and useful stuff. In her spare time she reads books, unveils the secrets of the world and plays volleyball. Visit her blog or follow her on twitter

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