The Best WordPress Themes
Straight-Talk Guide
Choosing a theme is the first “make or break” decision. We’ve cut through the noise to bring you the straight-talk breakdown of the themes worth your time this year.
What’s your goal?
Select a priority to filter the recommendations based on our decision matrix.
Head-to-Head Stats
We’ve analyzed the qualitative traits of the top contenders. Use the toggle to compare them on key performance metrics.
Tech Brewed Pro Tip
Before you commit, run a quick Lighthouse test on the theme’s demo site. If the demo is slow, your site will be slower.
Displaying estimated relative scores based on theme architecture.
The Specialists (Notable Mentions)
Hestia
Clean, material-design look. Zero config needed.
Avada
The “everything-plus-kitchen-sink” bestseller.
GeneratePress
Lightweight code, extendable via hooks.
Neve
Optimized for AMP and mobile speed.
Inspiro
For high-res video and photography.