Yes, Gateway is completely free to use. It is available on WordPress.org at no cost.

How many websites use Gateway?

Gateway has 1.0K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Gateway alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Gateway include Twenty Twenty-Five, Twenty Twenty-Four, OceanWP. You can compare them on our theme directory.

Does Gateway work with the latest WordPress?

Gateway requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6.20+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Gateway — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

As of April 2026, Gateway is a WordPress theme with 1.0K+ active installations and a 3.1/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 148K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6.20+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

3.1/57 reviews

1.0K+active installs

148K+total downloads

11 yearssince 2015

Overview

Gateway incorporates elegant style with user friendly customizer options making it perfectly suited for a variety of WordPress users. Further instructions within the readme.txt file.

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Ratings & Reviews

3.17 reviews

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Recent Reviews

Misrepresented

by Tim Wilson·3 years ago

The free version when installed looks nothing like the online demo version and no information on how to get it that way. I would have been happy to pay for the pro-version but my impression is that the developers are techos who don’t know how to communicate with humans. I have no time or patience for this sort of bullshit

Good Theme

by Dendi·7 years ago

Good start to make some customisations or to just fill in and use as your website. I also contacted the creator on a friday for some custom help and got a reply and help after the weekend.

Recommended.

This topic was modified 7 years, 1 month ago by Dendi.

Beautiful, Wonderful, Flexible!

by WebTeamAdmin·7 years ago

If you’re looking for a full-featured WordPress theme that comes loaded top to bottom with dozens and dozens of easily-customizable elements, Gateway is an outstanding choice. This is a premium-grade theme that doesn’t cost a dime!

Pretty bad experience

by marnusventer92·8 years ago

So I even went as far as to get the gateway plus theme. Promised support… Got none. The site is poorly structured. Had to build in my own code to make two-thirds of the site work. Word of advice… Don’t waste your time.

It doesnt get much more confusing than this folks.

by dtagchrissparks·9 years ago

Made an account, just to review this template. This is one of the most confusing templates Ive ever used. Dont waste your time with this template.