Thematic: A Free WordPress Theme Framework

While there are a number of very high quality theme frameworks available to power users, it is important to know all your options when shopping for a framework that meets your needs.   One free theme framework that has been quickly rising in popularity is the Thematic theme by Ian Stewart.

Thematic is a free, open-source, highly extensible, search-engine optimized WordPress Theme Framework featuring 13 widget-ready areas, grid-based layout samples, styling for popular plugins, and a whole community behind it. It’s perfect for beginner bloggers and WordPress development professionals.   Here is a sample taken from the live demo:

Thematic Theme Framework

You can view the live demo of the Thematic framework here.

Thematic Theme Framework Features:

• Perfect to use as-is or as a blank WordPress theme for development
• Fully Search-Engine Optimized
• Extra widget-ready areas—13 in total and more possible in your Child Theme
• Free and commercially supported Child Themes are available for upgrading the theme
• Includes a sample WordPress Child Theme for rapid development
• A wiki-editable guide to Thematic Customization
• Ready for WordPress plugins like Subscribe to Comments, WP-PageNavi, and Comment-license
• Fully compatible with All-In-One SEO and Platinum SEO plugins
• Multiple, easy to implement, bulletproof layout options for 2, or 3 column designs
• Modular CSS with pre-packaged resets and basic typography
• Dynamic post and body classes make it a hyper-canvas for CSS artists
• Editable footer text—remove the theme credit without harming the theme
• Options for multi-author blogs

Thematic Theme Framework Price Options:

Thematic is completely FREE!  You can download the most current version here.

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