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

How many websites use HitMag?

HitMag has 9.0K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best HitMag alternatives?

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

Does HitMag work with the latest WordPress?

HitMag requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.3+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

HitMag — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: HitMag
Rating: 4.9 (22 reviews)
Author: ThemezHut

As of April 2026, HitMag is a WordPress theme with 9.0K+ active installations and a 4.9/5 rating from 22 reviews. It has been downloaded 482K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.3+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Top alternative: Astra.

4.9/522 reviews

9.0K+active installs

482K+total downloads

9 yearssince 2017

Overview

HitMag is a stylish and powerful theme crafted for magazines, newspapers or personal blogs. HitMag comes with a handful of options to customize your site the way you want. Free version has included a magazine homepage layout, 4 different style blog listing layouts and main color options. Not only that it comes with so many handful of features like author details box, Related posts after articles and control post metadata. All those features and options ensures that HitMag is not just another free WordPress theme but a powerful theme that fulfills all of the basic needs. See all the theme information at https://themezhut.com/themes/hitmag/

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