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Top 2026 WordPress Themes for Modern Websites

Finding the best of something isn’t always an easy task, especially if you are uncertain as to what you should be looking for. That is certainly true when it comes to finding the best of that something to fit your purposes. When you have thousands of candidates (e.g., WordPress themes) to choose from the term “like finding a needle in a haystack” takes on some meaning.

You can plow ahead if the time and effort required will not be an issue. Or you can seek sound advice from those who have a pretty good idea of what might serve you best, which is the purpose of this article.

When you’re given 8 top WordPress themes to select from you’re on pretty solid ground. Since any of these 8 themes would most likely serve you perfectly well it’s a winning situation. With a little investigation and assessment on your part you should be able to find the theme that is indeed the best one for you.

In short: A large library of 700+ pre-built sites, a fast family of builders, and strong WooCommerce tools make it easy to launch and customize almost any type of website.

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With Betheme, you can build E-commerce stores, regular websites, and much more. Be is a great choice for building any type of store or website. That is of course good news for anyone looking to create a successful online presence.

Betheme has long been noted for its large and ever-growing compendium of powerful website-building tools and customizing options.

Betheme’s standout feature is its collection of more than 700 easily importable, customizable, and responsive pre-built websites, each of which has been designed to get a project off to a fast start. You can get a good idea as to how they can do so by scrolling through Be’s Clothing Store example. You can see how easy it would be to customize this demo to suit your needs.

Demo Releases: Monthly

Betheme’s family of builders including the faster than ever BeBuilder that when coupled with the theme’s other website design tools and customizing aids, puts everything you need right at your fingertips.

  • Other features include 250+ pre-built websites for Elementor, a Developer Mode for developers, and Popups for marketers.
  • The WooBuilder with its 40+ WooCommerce demos makes it easy to create an online store.
  • Customizable layouts for blog, portfolio, and shop pages.

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User Grade: 4.82 out of 5

User Review: “Endless possibilities in the settings. sometimes one book too many, so that one can occasionally lose the overview. But the support is great.”

In short: Fast-loading starter sites, clean Gutenberg-friendly controls, and solid WooCommerce support let you create flexible business or shop layouts with simple setup and smooth editing.

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Blocksy’s full support of WooCommerce enables its users to transform any website into an amazing online shop. This is due in part to a wealth of customization options that help them create their store in a few hours, and sometimes in minutes.

Blocksy starter sites are crafted with speed in mind. They load quickly from the start, helping your site rank higher in search engines and offering visitors a smoother browsing experience. Every Blocksy starter site is built to impress. The Business starter site for example with its elegant no-frills design is perfect for a host of retail businesses.

Demo Releases: Monthly

Betheme’s family of builders including the faster than ever BeBuilder that when coupled with the theme’s other website design tools and customizing aids, puts everything you need right at your fingertips.

  • To get started with creating an e-Commerce website, simply install the WooCommerce plugin from the WordPress repository.
  • Blocksy starter sites work perfectly with Brizy, Gutenberg, or Elementor. The clean structure ensures smooth editing and maximum flexibility.
  • Custom layouts & header/footer builders give creative freedom to craft unique designs without coding.

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User Grade: 5 out of 5 (800 reviews)

User Review: “I’m a newbie working with Blocksy but I’m convinced about this Theme. Or should I say: this Structure? So many useful possibilities (Pro version) and very much in line with the Gutenberg Blocks. It feels much better than any page builder. Very good documentation to figure it out myself but the moment I got lost, the support team helped me out. Just what I needed short before my deadline. Very happy about this all!”

In short: Elementor-based theme with alternatives to Elementor Pro, offering 460+ templates and built-in eCommerce tools that let users build custom sites with advanced layouts without needing extra paid plugins.

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The most talked-about feature of Jupiter X is its Elementor Pro replacement features which delivers features users normally pay recurring Elementor Pro fees for. These features are fully included in the theme. Jupiter X sets the standard for what an all-in-one WordPress theme should be — a complete solution for both design and eCommerce.

By placing its huge template libraries at your fingertips, Jupiter X enables you to pick and choose from among hundreds of pre-made designs. Check out Jupiter X’s Sushi Restaurant template example (dangerous to view when hungry) and note how easily it would be to customize. These and 460+ other pre-made templates help Jupiter X users deliver high-quality sites quickly.

Demo Releases: Periodically (Latest update: 10 new templates in January 2026)

Betheme’s family of builders including the faster than ever BeBuilder that when coupled with the theme’s other website design tools and customizing aids, puts everything you need right at your fingertips.

  • Jupiter X’s built-in tools basically eliminate the need for Elementor Pro and WooCommerce paid plugins.
  • Advanced marketing and eCommerce tools (SellKit Pro) such as sales funnels, dynamic discounts, smart coupons and more that would normally require several separate paid plugins are included.
  • Beyond replacing Elementor Pro, Jupiter X features 17 exclusive widgets like Social Login, Sticky Media Scroller, Content Switcher, Product Comparison, and Advanced Marquee; all designed to help designers achieve complex, modern layouts with zero coding or extra plugins.
  • Designers can easily build fully customized sites without any need for coding thanks to Jupiter X’s Layout Builder, Popup Builder, and Form Builder.

Exc. discount for GraphicsFuel users: 10% off all plans, as low as $18/site (pay once), valid until end of January 2026 (coupon GRFCSFL10).

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User Grade: 4.76 out of 5

User Review: “Jupiter X is the most multifunctional theme I have ever used. I have 12 licenses already for vet clinic, musician portfolio, stock market, and many more websites.”

In short: Real-time building, a deep demo library, advanced WooCommerce design options, and Wireframe with 800+ section templates give users a strong visual foundation for polished business or shop sites.

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Discovering the wealth and depth of options, the solidity of the underlying framework, and finding more than one expects when watching Uncode demos are three of the reasons Uncode has gained such popularity among WordPress users.

This multi-use theme is also noted for its advanced WooCommerce design features for eCommerce website building and its many other technically advanced features.

It is the demos in fact that provide users with a solid design foundation and consequently play a key role in getting projects off to a fast start. Scroll through Uncode’s Classic Business demo and picture what you could accomplish in creating a one-page website when customizing it as a starting point.

Demo Releases: 2-3 months

Other key features

  • Uncode’s powerful Visual Page Builder that lets you design in real time and Content Blocks used to create reusable sections and/or dynamic templates.
  • A Megamenu that allows you to create dropdown multi-column menus in your business or eCommerce websites.
  •  Uncode’s unique Wireframes plugin together with its 800+ page building section templates for those wishing to speed up the design/development process.
  • Uncode best use cases (agency and business websites, and eCommerce websites) examples can be viewed in Uncode’s showcase of user-built websites.

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User Grade: 4.89 out of 5

In short: With 85+ pre-built sites, a responsive framework, a live builder, and a WooCommerce builder, Avada simplifies creating flexible multi-page or one-page websites quickly.

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The Avada multipurpose WordPress theme makes creating an amazing website fast, fun, and easy. When you combine this theme’s website building features with its ease of use and flexibility you will see why Avada stands alone as the #1 top selling WordPress theme of all time.

With Avada, you can be assured that when your website is complete everything in it is resting upon a 100% responsive framework.

Planning an online store? Avada’s WooCommerce builder makes creating one fast and easy. If you are really in a hurry, consider taking advantage of what a one-page website template like Avada’s intriguing and customizable Portfolio template has to offer.

Demo Releases: per latest WordPress and plugin updates

Other key features

  • Avada’s building tools include 85+ professionally designed pre-built sites, 400+ pre-built web pages, and 120+ design and layout elements.
  • One click website import allows you to install a full website with everything.
  • With Avada’s Live Builder you can build an impressive website in just a few short hours.
  • New design features and options include improvements to the Prebuilt Website Import process, text stroke styling, and To Top button styling.
  • Flexibility: Updating a website’s global styles is never a problem because Avada’s theme options makes it possible to customize or update everything including typography sets and color palettes.
  • Avada releases continued value packed feature updates based off user requested features and demands.

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User Grade: 4.77 out of 5

User Review: “Jupiter X is the most multifunctional theme I have ever used. I have 12 licenses already for vet clinic, musician portfolio, stock market, and many more websites.”Ava

In short: Elementor, AI-assisted content tools, 52+ demos, and 1,450+ sections let you build branded layouts, optimize performance, and customize posts, portfolios, and stores with ease.

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Crafto offers out-of-the-box items that include a Theme builder, a Blog builder, a Portfolio builder, eCommerce, and the power of Elementor. Plus Crafto AI powers smart chatbots, blog writing, content creation, and image generation, all seamlessly integrated into WordPress for enhanced creativity.

Crafto’s most popular feature may be the more than 52+ full website demos you can access to get a fast start on building any business website. Take a stroll (or a scroll) through Crafto’s impressive Corporate demo. Even if you have a smaller business there are many sections in the demo you could customize to fit your needs. These demos are supplemented by 1450+ pre-made sections.

Demo Releases: Monthly

Other key features

  • Crafto’s theme builder empowers you to design and customize every key area of your website with precision. You have full control to create layouts that reflect your brand and captivate your audience. Seamlessly design, assign, and manage all essential components in one intuitive platform. Design custom archive and single post templates effortlessly using Crafto’s theme builder.
  • You will find in-built performance manager features with lots of options to optimize the website loading speed.
  • Highly creative and eye-catching animation options are featured as well.
  • Client-Specific Features include creative design and animations, a portfolio builder, a theme builder, and eCommerce.

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User Grade: 4.79 out of 5

User Review: “Everything’s on point – from flexibility to design and features. Absolutely top-tier!”

In short: WPBakery, 100+ elements, 50+ demos, and full Gutenberg/Elementor compatibility make Total a fast, flexible choice for building varied layouts without unnecessary overhead.

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Total is a complete WordPress theme. Bundled with a powerful page builder, Total gives you the unsurpassed flexibility you need to handle any type of website building project you can throw at it.

Total’s demos provide an excellent way to get a project off to a fast start. These demos also serve as sources of inspiration if you are uncertain as to what you want as a final result or are just having a difficult time getting started. Total’s Consultative demo offers a straightforward example and a solid foundation for an introductory website.

Demo Releases: 1-3 months

Time-saving features include.

  • The WPBakery page builder – considered by the Total team to be the superior page builder for WordPress.
  • 100+ builder elements, 50+ premade demos, and more than 90 WPBakery patterns.
  • Total’s features are designed for complete integration for Elementor and Gutenberg.
  • Other features include dynamic layout templates, boxed and full-width layouts, custom backgrounds, mobile menu styles and more.

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User Grade: 4.86 out of 5

User Review: “I appreciate how well-structured and extendable Total is. The theme doesn’t fight you – it works with you. The built-in hooks and filters are incredibly useful, and the ability to disable features I don’t need is a big plus. I’ve used it for a bunch of different projects and it never disappoints! Great documentation and excellent support make this theme a no-brainer.”

In short: With 140+ store demos, built-in WooCommerce features, multilingual support, and a developer-ready structure, XStore delivers a complete eCommerce setup without requiring paid add-ons.

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The need to purchase separate plugins to achieve the desired results can quickly become costly and can also introduce compatibility issues. XStore gives you an all-in-one, out-of-the-box solution that includes all the essential features.

XStore is also designed to work with the best page builders on WordPress, plus you don’t need Elementor Pro or paid addons to complete your projects. You can, for example, easily access XStore’s more than 140 importable demos, browse them to your heart’s content, combine them if you wish, and build your website in Elementor Builder. The Grocery Megamarket example illustrates how easily these WooCommerce store demos are to customize to meet your needs.

Demo Releases: Months

  • XStore excels in all types of WooCommerce-based eCommerce projects
  • The theme feels unexpectedly fast — no lag while editing pages or navigating the dashboard.
  • XStore excels in all types of WooCommerce-based eCommerce projects
  • The theme feels unexpectedly fast — no lag while editing pages or navigating the dashboard.
  • Developer-ready structure with clean code, hooks, child theme, custom CSS/JS panel, and 140+ starter templates to speed up development.
  • 100% built-in translations for 30+ languages, RTL support, GDPR tools, and compatibility with multilingual plugins.

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User Grade: 4.88 out of 5

User Review: “The greatest theme of all! XStore keeps getting better with every update—powerful, flexible, and reliable. Beautiful designs, thousands of options, and above all, great support: super-fast, dedicated, and always available when needed. The theme and design are constantly being improved by a team I can wholeheartedly recommend. I already own 4 licenses and will buy more. Highly recommended to everyone!”

 

 

Now that you’ve had an opportunity to check out these 8 top WordPress themes you should be able to pick the one that will carry you through 2026 and beyond. You might of course find it difficult to choose between two that you’ve found especially appealing. In this case you might have to flip a coin to make your final choice. You really can’t make a bad one.

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