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

How many websites use Mesmerize?

Mesmerize has 20K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Mesmerize alternatives?

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

Does Mesmerize work with the latest WordPress?

Mesmerize requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

Mesmerize — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

As of April 2026, Mesmerize is a WordPress theme with 20K+ active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 348 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.7M+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

4.8/5348 reviews

20K+active installs

1.7M+total downloads

9 yearssince 2017

Overview

Mesmerize is an incredibly flexible, multipurpose WordPress theme that can help you create an amazing website easier than ever, by drag and drop. It comes with a predesigned home page, 5 header designs and over 30 ready to use content sections that you can easily customize. It also has lots of customization options (video background, slideshow background, header content types, gradient overlays, etc) that will help you create a beautiful, unique website in no time. Mesmerize is responsive so it works on mobile devices out of the box and it is also WooCommerce ready. DEMO: https://extendthemes.com/go/mesmerize-demos/

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