Top WordPress Themes for Beginners in 2021

If you want to get started in the blogging world, WordPress is definitely the platform you’ll want to choose. It makes running a blog easy and simple, without having to ever learn a bit of code.

But, choosing WordPress introduces new problems for beginners. One of the basic questions asked by new users or beginners is what themes they should use?

Currently, there are tons of themes available online. You can get started either with the free WordPress theme repository or buy a premium theme from one of the leading online theme marketplace (such as ThemeForest).

With so many themes at your disposal, it’s hard to choose a single theme. The term, “analysis paralysis” perfectly describes the situation of the beginner.

To make your life easier, we will list the top WordPress themes for Beginners in 2021. The theme list will contain both free and paid WordPress themes.

Without much ado, let’s get started with the best WordPress themes for Beginners in 2021.

Top WordPress Themes for Beginners in 2021

Stargazer Theme

WordPress Themes for Beginners

When it comes to theme selection for beginners, my first recommendation will be Stargazer theme. The simple theme contains all the latest WordPress elements and offers features without any compromise.

The theme is also built with SEO in mind. This means that your content will get a boost from the day 1.

Internally, the theme is build using Hybrid core theme framework. To meet the current web standards, the theme is completely responsive and supports all major plugins.

Daily Dish Pro

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Genesis Framework is one of the most sought frameworks of all time. And, why should it be? It loads fast, offers best SEO compatibility and also offers responsive design.

The theme focuses on creating an appetizer website, but you can use it for other purposes as well. The theme is simple to use and you need Genesis framework for it to work.

Modern Studio Pro

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Modern Studio is a clean and modern WordPress theme. The theme focuses on clarity and makes sure that the user doesn’t get distracted with unnecessary things.

Images and text are highlighted on the theme and this theme is also built on the Genesis Framework. If you already have the genesis framework, you may only want to get hold of the theme.

Customization options are also plenty. With theme customizer, you can easily change the different aspects of the theme including content, colors, etc.

A great theme for beginners who are looing for a clean WordPress theme with a focus on SEO.

Hueman

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Hueman is a premium-like WordPress theme. The theme is available for free and offers great looks and customization options.

Its popularity and usefulness can be gauged by the numbers itself. The theme is active on 70,000+ instances. Moreover, it is downloaded more than 750 times/day. That’s quite a lot for a theme!

The theme offers social links, custom widgets, logo upload and much more.

Elegant

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Elegant is a great minimalistic theme from Themify. Themify is a well-known player in the WordPress theme marketplace. With great visuals, completely customizable platform and tons of attention to typography, you are in for a treat with the theme.

Themify holds highest standards in theme quality and support. Hence, it offers a great platform for beginners to start their journey.

Flat

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Flat is yet another free WordPress theme with popularity meter ranked high up.

The theme is completely responsive, SEO friendly and offers good customization option for a free theme.

The theme can be used for blogs, magazine, review or news website. The only downside of the theme is its loading time. If you get a good hosting, then you might not able to notice the theme loading issues.

Omega

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Omega is a free WordPress theme. The theme focuses on clarity. With a focus on simplicity, you will find the theme a great choice for your next endeavor.

The theme utilizes all the latest web development standards. It is also responsive and loads faster. You will also get a completely SEO friendly environment.

If you like to experiment, you will love this theme as it allows the creation of child themes.

Sparkling

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Sparkling is a modern WordPress theme with a focus on providing the best possible experience for beginners. The theme utilizes bootstrap 3 for a responsive layout and has tons of optimization when it comes to rendering to different screen sizes and devices.

The theme is perfect for business, blog, news, or reviews website. It also supports popular plugins and is eCommerce ready.

OneTone

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OneTone is a one-page WordPress theme that is free to use and modify. It is based on Bootstrap framework, making it completely responsive and ready for the future.

The design of the theme is impressive and you can customize it according to your requirements. The theme options are extensive and you can add custom CSS if you want to customize the design.

Swell

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Swell is a great WordPress theme from Organic Theme developers. The theme is inspired by the ocean and hence offers a clean and minimalistic look.

The theme, as usual, is completely responsive and support WooCommerce. The theme typography is also great and if you are looking to develop the theme for multilingual followers, you can use the WPML multilingual plugin.

Overall, the theme is an excellent choice for the beginners.

Arcade Basic

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Arcade Basic is a full-page WordPress theme that focuses on offering great design with functionality.

The theme is free and can be used for your next project. It is responsive and lightweight. It also utilizes HTML5 for better performance and features.

In terms of plugin support, it does come with all the bells and whistles. The responsiveness comes from the Bootstrap 3 framework.

Quidus

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Quidus is one of my favorite WordPress themes. The design is clean and compact.

The biggest big point of the theme ist he front interface. The left sidebar is not common and you get to customize it according to your requirement.

Other key features of the theme including mobile ready theme, nifty search bar, post format, comment section, etc.

Wrapping Up

There’s no one theme out there that is termed exclusively for a beginner. And it’s hard to gauge the knowledge of a beginner. But, still I managed to pick up some easy to setup WordPress themes.

The themes are both free and premium and it will serve you better. If you are not sure what you are doing, it is better to go for the free theme and then choose a premium one.

Other than that, there are plenty of tutorials available online that focuses on basics of WordPress theme. Also, don’t forget to visit the beginner’s section on 85Ideas.

So, the next time you are wondering what the best WordPress theme for beginners is, hopefully this list helps!

If you loved the article, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Also, share your views on the listed themes. We are eager to hear from you!

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