There are MANY free Joomla Templates available online. Just google ‘joomla free templates’ or a similar term and you will have a myriad to choose from. Here is a selection of 21 free Joomla templates which I think deserve mention. Joomla is getting more popular by the day as a Content Management System (CMS).
Please note that Demo and Download Links go the to Joomla Templates Creator Websites and might or might not be available.Please report a broken Link
01. DesignCanvas – By Joomlage
A new free Joomla template for a new era. Design Canvas is a free Joomla 2.5 template solution. Features included are 2 Style Options (light or dark), 6 Layout Options possible from 3 Columns, 100 Google fonts and 10 Websafe fonts to choose from, Module Height Equalizer, Auto or Manual Width Control for Modules, 48 Module Positions, Rapid Horizontal Menu Setup in Parameters (hornav and footer menus), Logo can be text or image based, easily position Logo from template parameters using x and y values, RTL LTR Support, ability to add your custom css or custom code via template parameters and much more.
| Author: | Joomlage |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5 |
| Tags: | Personal pages, Neutral, Business, Blog, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Demo Installer, Custom Fonts, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
02. BT Arise – By Bow Themes
BT Arise is the first free template for Joomla 1.6 and 1.7 of Bow Themes. It comes with five amazing colors and styles. BT Arise presents fresh look for a Joomla site with eye pleasing colors and modules friendly arranged.
Whether you need a site for your marketing, consulting, or business targets , BT Arise is still a powerful template to jumpstart dominating the world!
Template features:
- Running on T3 Framework Version 2
- 5 Colors themes support
- 4 Menu types option
- Inbuilt Google Fonts configuration
- Improved style of Joomla! Core system pages.
- Multiples modules suffix’s build-in template for module styling.
- Inbuilt CSS and Javascript Compression
- Template support for MooTools 1.2
- Cross Browser Support: IE7+, Firefox 2+, Safari 3+, Chrome 8+, Opera 9+
- XHTML 1.0 Transitional Check it ?
- CSS Validates Check it ?
| Author: | Bow Themes |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6 |
| Tags: | Education, Business, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Custom Fonts, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
03. Frontena – By PickJoomla
Joomla1.6 and Joomla1.7 compatible | Multi-color themes | Font size changer (increase, decrease and default size) | Price (Free) | Multi effect flash header (60+ transition) based on xml. Photos and transition effect can be changed very eazy to your needs | All browsers compatible
| Author: | PickJoomla |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6 |
| Tags: | Travel, Society and Culture, Personal pages, Business, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Custom Fonts, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
04. Default 2.5 – By JoomlaPraise
Great FREE Joomla! Beginner Template. Tired of overly complex templates? This FREE template is simple and easy to customize to your liking! Consider yourself an artist and this template is your canvas.
Features:
- 3 Color Themes: This template comes with three different color themes that you can choose from.
- 12 Module Positions: All the right positions in all the right places.
- Custom Fixed or Fluid Width: Quickly change the overall width to a pixel or percentage.
- Custom Element Module Heights: Everyone wants their module heights to match. Easily set and change the height of the Element modules.
- 1, 2, or 3 Columns: Quickly change from Left/Right, 2 Left, or 2 Right columns.
- Custom Colors: Changing colors throughout the site is as easy as switching some parameters.
| Author: | JoomlaPraise |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Portal, News, Communications, Administrator, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
05. JSN Tendo – By JoomlaShine
JSN Tendo is the artistic and elegant Joomla 2.5 template with powerful built – in features which let you create an awesome photo gallery website. Express your individuality with the most popular Joomla CMS on the market and JSN Tendo template.
This photography oriented template brings together a beautiful design and powerful built – in features that allow you to create an awesome website. The vast array of customizations is just excellent, giving you more control on the look and feel of the theme without having to dig into the theme editor (and PHP / HTML / CSS code).
| Author: | JoomlaShine |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Portfolio, Interior and Furniture, Beauty, Art & Photography, Architecture |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Demo Installer, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
06. Grandiose – By Pixel Point Creative
Grandiose is a multi-use template built on the Simple Grid Framework. It has a built in, multi-level “Elastic” menu and is packed with features and easy to customize.
Features:
- Built In Elastic Menu
- Mega Menu with 5 options
- 36 Fonts Options
- Adjustable Width
- 5 Module Styles
- Extensive Typography
- 50+ Module Positions
- XHTML and CSS Valid
- Point.Click.GO! Available
- Source Files Available
| Author: | Pixel Point Creative |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6 |
| Tags: | Travel, Entertainment, Blog, Art & Photography, Architecture |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Demo Installer, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
07. Vertex – By Shape5
The Vertex Joomla Template is a 100% free GPL licensed template! It’s purpose is to show off the powerful features of the Shape5 Vertex template framework. That’s right you get all the powerful Vertex features for free such as the S5 Flex Menu, 94 module positions, mobile device version, hide the component area on any page, custom row and column widths, RTL language support, and so much more!
Unlike many free templates from other providers, that lack options or visual appeal, Vertex is not only packed with options but it looks great too! Consider it as a gift to our members and a celebration of the new Joomla 2.5! Customize the look of the theme with your own custom highlight colors and font, and use it’s thousands of layout options to make your site truly unique. Be sure to check out the demo.
| Author: | Shape5 |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5 |
| Tags: | Business, Blog, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Demo Installer, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
08. Oxygen – By Joomla51
Introducing our Oxygen Joomla template, a bright and clean template solution for your website. Our popular free release has been giving a makeover and is now using the latest Joomla51 framework with a host of new features including 48 modules positions with complete width controls, 3 column layout with 6 possible layout options, font choosers with 14 web safe fonts and over 100 Google fonts to choose from and much much more.
Features:
- Joomla 1.7 & 2.5 Compatible
- 48 Fully Collapsible Module Positions
- 6 Colour Styles to chooe from
- 2 Pre-Install Menu Positions
- LTR & RTL Support
- 3 Column Layout with 6 Possible Layout Options
- J51 Thumbs Gallery Module
- ImageSlideshow Module
- Easy edit site title
- Custom Module Widths
- Tableless and 100% CSS based design
- Multiple Font Choosers (14 Web Safe Fonts + 100 Google Fonts)
- Multiple Colour Choosers
| Author: | Joomla51 |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6 |
| Tags: | Health, Education, Business, Beauty, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Custom Fonts, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
09. JSN Dome – By JoomlaShine
JSN Dome is colorful Joomla 2.5 template with charming cozy design that would allow you to build wonderful personal website. Leverage the power of Joomla to express yourself with JSN Dome template.
This elegant personally oriented template is not only beautiful but also very functional. The vast array of customizations are just excellent, giving you more control on the look and feel of the theme without having to dig into the theme editor (and PHP / HTML / CSS code).
JSN Dome are natively compatible with all current Joomla versions – 1.5, 1.7/2.5.
| Author: | JoomlaShine |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Personal pages, Nature, Family, Art & Photography, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Demo Installer, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
10. JSN Epic – By Joomlashine
JSN Epic is a clean and professional looking Joomla 2. template designed mainly for corporation websites. Equipped with powerful features, this template allows you to present content in whatever way you like.
This elegant business template is not only beautiful but also very functional. The vast array of customizations are excellent, giving you more control on the look and feel of the theme without having to dig into the theme editor (and PHP / HTML / CSS code).
| Author: | Joomlashine |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Nature, Education, Business, Books, Architecture |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Demo Installer, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
11. Ol Menas – By Olwebdesign
This template is a clean design for business sites but flexible for other purposes. It has 14 module positions. Features in this template are: Flash header in home page or in all pages and google fonts, enable or disable the date in template settings. This joomla theme is also available for joomla 1.5. To download the template for joomla 1.5 visit olwebdesign.com.
| Author: | Olwebdesign |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Online store/shop, Neutral, Education, Business |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Custom Fonts, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
12. Td Cletra – By JoomlaTD
Features:
- Flash header
- Suckerfish menu
- Fast loading template
- Joomla 2.5 compatible
- Logo text or image
- 2 column template
- All browsers compatible
- Collapsible Module Positions
- Fixed width
- Table-less and 100% CSS based design
| Author: | JoomlaTD |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5 |
| Tags: | Personal pages, Neutral, Education, Communications, Business |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
13. Bloq – By JoomlaPraise
Free GPL Joomla Grid Template, Ultimate Free Joomla Template. The Bloq template is an easy to use free template that incorporates everything we’ve learned in template building over the past few years.
With 31 module positions, there is a flavor for you. Built-in CSS dropdown menu and 8 beautiful themes, Bloq gives you a great starting point for your new Joomla website.
Features:
- 8 Color Starter Themes
- Built-in CSS Dropdown Menu
- Logo Source Artwork
- Easy Color Customization
- 31 Module Positions
- JP Grid Layout
- 1-4 Column Layouts
- Collapsible Modules
- Left or Right Sidebars
- Unique Typography Styles
- Heading & Body Font Switch
- 1 Additional Google Font Choices
- Modern CSS3 Techniques (graceful degradation)
| Author: | JoomlaPraise |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | News, Family, Communications, Business, Blog |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Custom Fonts |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
14. Cesmiro Travel – By AtJoomla
Cesmiro Travel is a fast loading template for joomla2.5. It is a great template for travel companies. Images can be replaced easy and can be used for any type of company. Some of other futures:
- 2 column
- Transparent background
- Png IE6 fixed
- Logo Text or Image
- Joomla2.5 compatible
- Price (Free)
- All browsers compatible
| Author: | AtJoomla |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5 |
| Tags: | Travel, Portal, Internet, Hotels, Business |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
15. Gratis – By Pixel Point Creative
Gratis is a FREE multi-use Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 1.7 ready template built on the Simple Grid Framework. It’s sleek, clean, packed with features and easy to customize!
Features:
- Choose your own styles
- Mega Menu with 5 options
- 36 Fonts: Cufon and Google
- Adjustable Width
- 5 Module Styles
- Extensive Typography
- 50+ Module Positions
- XHTML and CSS Valid
- CSS3 Pie
| Author: | Pixel Point Creative |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Personal pages, Media, Entertainment, Business, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
16. TemplateTRAX – By Able Web Professionals, Inc.
Multi colored design (10 color choices) using XHTML/CSS with easy to customize and use features.
Joomla 2.5 features:
- Multi-level menus: top drop-down (multi-colored superfish style)
- 10 color choices and two page layouts
- Turn the header on or off
- Uses the standard modules for Joomla 2.5
Note: Edit the template easily through the Joomla template manager.
| Author: | Able Web Professionals, Inc. |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6 |
| Tags: | Media, Internet, Business, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Multiple Color, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
17. JSN Teki – By JoomlaShine
JSN Teki is the hi–technology Joomla 2.5 template designed for gadgets fan lovers. With powerful built–in framework and mobile support you will see a well optimized browser layout on your desktop or mobile devices.
JSN Teki – 1.1.0 have been released with new features and improvements.
- Improved check new template version feature: The checking mechanism works automatically. You will be notified if the version you are using is out-of-date.
- Added back-end translation for Portuguese language: Now Portuguese users can use JSN Tendo and JSN Teki in their mother language easily. There are 14 languages supported in total.
Besides these, there are Improved HTML and CSS code of all clearing tags, Utilized CSS3 for all mouse over actions and more. All of these bring you a lot of convenience and make you website look cooler than ever.
| Author: | JoomlaShine |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5 |
| Tags: | Software, Mobile, Hosting, Electronics, Computers |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Demo Installer, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
18. JoomSpirit 35 – By JoomSpirit
Features:
- W3C XHTML 1.0 Transitional. W3C CSS Valid
- Clean pure CSS/Tableless Design
- Fully compatible Firefox 3+, IE7+, Chrome
- Lightweight and fast-loading
- 3, 2 or 1 column layout
- 20 module positions
- Set the width for your web site, the left and the right column (fixed or fluid)
- Drop-down menu
- Typography (list, header module, quotation, …)
- Include a manual to explain the module positions and typography
- Include the slideshow module of the demo.
| Author: | JoomSpirit |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Online store/shop, Neutral, Fashion, Beauty, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Custom Fonts, Fluid width, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
19. AT Ebona – By AtJoomla
Features:
- Fast loading Template
- Joomla1.6 /Joomla1.7/Joomla2.5 compatible
- Price (Free)
- All browsers compatible
- Logo Text or Image
- Png IE6 fixed
| Author: | AtJoomla |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5, JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6 |
| Tags: | Society and Culture, Real Estate, Hotels, Business, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
20. Td Combeta – By JoomlaTD
Features:
- Flash header
- Dropdown menu
- Left and right columns at your choice
- Width sizes of the template at your choice
- Google fonts
- If you need the joomla 1.5 version visit www.joomlatd.com
| Author: | JoomlaTD |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 1.7, JOOMLA 1.6, JOOMLA 1.5 |
| Tags: | Sport, Health, Fitness, Education, Clean |
| Speciality: | Settings/Parameters, Custom Fonts, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
21. Sipimo – By Atict
Features:
- Fast loading template
- Joomla! 2.5 compatible
- Logo text or image
- 2 column template
- All browsers compatible
- Clean business style
- Collapsible Module Positions
- Fixed width
- Table-less and 100% CSS based design
| Author: | Atict |
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| Compatibility: | JOOMLA 2.5 |
| Tags: | Personal pages, Internet, Industrial, Business, Clean |
| Template Features: | Settings/Parameters, Fixed width |
| Useful Links: | Details | Demo | Download |
If you need help installing a new Template into your existing Joomla Website (remember you can install multiple templates to test view them) please contact me