Comments on: A Collection of WordPress theme frameworks

By: Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:01:00 +0000

At the time, it was. I moved from it not because it's no longer a valid option but because there was a need for a new look.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:07:00 +0000

Hmm…I wonder why you are saying this site was built on top of Elemental from Pro Theme Design which you recommend, when in fact it is using WP-DaVinci?
If you used to be running it on Elemental, I would be interested to know what made you switch?

It is always nice to hear specific experience with one versus another theme framework, as from the outside they can all look so nice.

I would also like to know if you have used any of the listed theme frameworks, or just list any as they come handy. Doing an actual review, based on your own personal experience adds so much credibility. It would make people want to click through.

Not all of the themes you listed are available in its current form – I am sure you can find out which ones they are :)

By: Dian

Dian — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:12:24 +0000

Here is something I'm working on, it's still a baby but it's a framework! http://www.o-theme.com

By: Sherman

Sherman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:48:28 +0000

Thanks for the listing.

I'm a thematic man all the way right now. Ian Stewart does an amazing job of keeping it simple AND making it comprehensive. Great code!

By: Misao

Misao — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:32:43 +0000

Oh, you should add this too. It called The Buffet Framework: http://www.zy.sg/the-buffet-framework/ It's very nice framework and has many settings like Thesis.

By: Misao

Misao — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:46:43 +0000

I would choose Thesis for Paid Framework and Reptile for Free Framework.

By: Evan Stein

Evan Stein — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:16:40 +0000

Can't forget Thematic! :)

By: John

John — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:54:37 +0000

1 other theme which is more of a framework than a theme is Builder by iThemes… they were the first (that I'm aware of) that allowed you to customize the layouts on each individual post/page by creating custom layouts.

By: Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:31:06 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion David. We've added it!

By: Jermaine Maree

Jermaine Maree — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:30:11 +0000

Looks like you forgot Reptile :D

By: David Riveroll

David Riveroll — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:16:47 +0000

You should really take a look at Frugal. The 3.2 release is awesome!

People can create skins (like child themes) without any coding. It's super flexible and easy to admin for all levels. From the guy that wants to use filters and hooks, custom css etc.. to the one that just buys and installs a premium skin.

I think this should be on this list as well.