Top 5 Trending WordPress Themes
Did you know that there are quite literally millions of WordPress themes available on the web? Some are free, some are going to cost you a little, and others are exorbitantly expensive but worth the investment.
With so many options out there, one thing about WordPress themes remains true, and that is most website designers, even the pros, will make use of a WordPress theme rather than attempt to build a website purely using coding.
WordPress is the worldâs leading website building platform. It is designed to be really easy to work with, it is incredibly flexible, and it is something that even a beginner can get to grips with, so long as they make the right selection in terms of their theme.
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Free Vs. Paid
Before we jump into the fun part of talking about the 5 trending WordPress themes, it is important to consider the debate about free vs. paid themes. If you are just a hobbyist or if you are looking for a way to practice your website building skills, then going for a free option might not be the worst idea. The issue with free WordPress themes is that they are not always as secure as they could be and they are also prone to breaking. When these sorts of themes break, you end up being unable to contact anyone for support, and as you can imagine, this will be immensely problematic if you were using the theme for business.
What to consider when looking at a WordPress theme?
Itâs not all about the beauty, although having a stunning site should be up on your list of priorities because it is the visuals that will ultimately attract and keep the attention of website visitors.
When you are looking at investing in a trendy WordPress theme, you want to make sure that the theme meets a couple of criteria, which includes:
- Browser compatibility as well as mobile friendliness
- Social media integration
- Ecommerce support if needed
- Appropriate plugins, including a suitable page builder
- Templates if needed
The 5 Best WordPress Themes
Everyday new themes are being added to market places like Envatoâs Theme Forest, and yet finding the time and the energy to go through each and every theme available is next to impossible, which is precisely why it pays to do a little research into what is available out there. So letâs jump in.
TheGem
Creative? Check. Multipurpose? Check. Templates? Check.
TheGem is quite a fitting name for a website theme that seems to be able to do it all. The site claims to be a multi-purpose toolbox and with its 60+ elements and some 250+ styles, and not to mention the site also has 400+ page templates to choose from, TheGem is popular for a reason.
To date, this WordPress theme has been sold some 67Â 736 times by CodexThemes and it retails for $59, which is really not bad considering what you are getting. The theme has a one-click automated setup and it is designed to give that much welcomed extra speed boast the moment it is installed, two factors that are very impressive.
Top 3 Features
- Made for SEO
- WooCommerce Friendly
- WP Bakery Page Builder
Divi
For a while now the Divi WordPress theme has become a popular one and that is because it is easy to use, easy to customise and it comes with loads of demos and layouts. This theme includes 800+ predesigns, and more than 40 page elements, allowing you to create anything you like.
Along with offering a theme, Divi also provides various elements, to help designers make the most of their projects.
Top 3 Features
- Visual Drag and Drop Builder
- Ecommerce Friendly
- Built in Split Testing
Uncode
A fully functional theme that is created for the creative, and which is also caters to those who want to include short codes as well as plugins in the design, Uncode is user friendly and a great option if you want to create a visually appealing site. This means Uncode is quite perfect for designers and photographers wanting to show off their best work.
Uncode is made by Undsgn and has enjoyed over 100Â 000 sales. It retails at $59 and has all of the bells and whistles you could want from a WordPress theme.
Top 3 Features
- Live Drag and Drop Page Builder
- Element Library
- 70+ Concepts
Infinite
If a visually impactful site is what you are aiming to create, Infinite could be exactly what youâve always wanted. A multipurpose theme complete with 30 demos and a one-click installation process, Infinite is easy to get to grips with and is a theme that places extra attention on the graphic and visual side of things.
Infinite has been developed by GoodLayers and unlike the other themes mentioned, it has sold only 11Â 000 copies at $67 per sale.
Top 3 Features
- In House Page Builder
- Header Style Customisation
- Free Lifetime Updates
Mist
Fast, effective and resembling what you can expect from your conventional WordPress theme, Mist is an excellent option for anyone wanting to ensure that their website is the best it could possibly be. The theme includes some 130+ design options within its page builder and it also has an almost limitless list of layout options as well as styles.
Interestingly, this theme also gives you the option of designing with a light or dark skin and it also comes with a couple of some of the most popular and most useful plugins on the market. There is also the option of adding an Events Calendar to the site, which can come in useful, depending what industry you are in.
Mist is a product of Zozothemes and it is relatively new, with under 2000 sales. The theme sells for $69.
Top 3 Features
- One Click Demo Imports
- Unlimited Sidebars and Widgets
- Unlimited Colour Choices
When designing or redesigning your website, make sure that the theme you choose is multi-functional and that it is SEO friendly, youâll thank us later.
