Are you looking for free premium WordPress themes? This article may help. First, we offer a definition of WordPress themes, then explain what a free premium WordPress theme may or may not consist of, and give you the difference between a free WordPress theme and a premium WordPress theme.
What Is a WordPress Theme?
A theme, in the world of WordPress, is a collection of files that are used as a group to create coherent design and functionality of the site. It can make a site look consistently lovely or consistently garish—that’s down to the theme designer and/or user’s choice. WordPress users employ themes to give their site a unique and brand-related appearance. WordPress comes with a theme (currently, WordPress TwentyEleven theme), but users may choose to substitute another WordPress theme that is better suited to their needs. Almost all offered themes will come with download and installation instructions.
What Is a Free Premium WordPress Theme?
An oxymoron is a phrase that is self-contradictory. The term “free premium WordPress themes” is an oxymoron. Why? Because the phrase “premium WordPress themes” refers exclusively to themes that are only available for a fee. So it is impossible that there should be one for free, by the very definition of the term premium.
The phrase is probably used to search for WordPress themes by those new to the world of WordPress who do not fully understand the meaning of premium and think that it just means “extra good” or “well-crafted” or “elegant” or “better.”
What Are the Differences Between Free WordPress Themes and Premium WordPress Themes?
Well, it depends on the theme, but here are some possible differences (besides the established fact that premium themes are not free):
- A free WordPress theme may be a one-shot deal. A premium theme is likely to undergo versioning and be upgraded to be compatible with new releases of WordPress.
- A free WordPress theme may not have developer support. A premium theme may have the support not only of the developer, but of an expert staff and other users.
- A free WordPress theme is not going to change to meet your needs. A premium theme may well change to meet customer requirements.
- A free WordPress theme may not have much of a knowledge base. A premium theme may include both well-wrought how-to articles and videos to assist users in getting the most out of the theme.
- A free WordPress theme may have significant limitations, for example in color choices, layout, etc. A premium theme is more likely to be widely versatile and adaptable to users needs.
- A free WordPress theme may include copyrights that are not removable or ads for the developer’s site. A premium theme generally serves as background for the user’s personal or business goals.
What’s an Example of a Premium Theme?
The Thesis theme for WordPress is a premium theme that:
- undergoes ongoing development
- is well-supported
- is developed to reflect user feedback and requirements
- is designed to make it easy for users to create whatever they need to
- is so good that users want site visitors to know that they’re using it