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

How many websites use MinimalBlog?

MinimalBlog has 500 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best MinimalBlog alternatives?

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

Does MinimalBlog work with the latest WordPress?

MinimalBlog requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.1+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

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MinimalBlog

Name: MinimalBlog
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)
Author: SmarterThemes.com

By SmarterThemes.com·Blog·Free

5(7 reviews)

·500 active installs·Updated 5 days ago

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As of April 2026, MinimalBlog is a WordPress theme with 500 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 105K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.1+. Available on WordPress.org since 2019. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

5/57 reviews

500active installs

105K+total downloads

7 yearssince 2019

Overview

Minimal Blog is one of the best free WordPress themes for blogging. Minimal blog has simple looks and smooth presentation mostly suited for personal blog and magazine type blog and it’s fully WooCommerce Supported. All customizer options available in WordPress are used. Minimal Blog a free WordPress theme is fully controlled and accessed from customizer view. It looks as per demo can be totally created from customizer option. The custom widget has been avoided so that even the novice user can use it to built his site using this theme. Minimal Blog all extra paid features have been provided as free features so that all basics and advance work can be utilized. Minimal Blog a free WordPress theme is the total package for well content website making business. Minimal Blog one of the best Word…

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