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

How many websites use Moderne?

Moderne has 300 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Moderne alternatives?

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

Does Moderne work with the latest WordPress?

Moderne requires WordPress false+ and PHP 7.0+. Check the theme's WordPress.org page for the latest compatibility information.

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Moderne

Name: Moderne
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Blogging Theme Styles

By Blogging Theme Styles·Blog·Free

5(3 reviews)

·300 active installs·Updated 1 year ago

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As of April 2026, Moderne is a WordPress theme with 300 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 23K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Twenty Twenty-Five.

5/53 reviews

300active installs

23K+total downloads

8 yearssince 2018

Overview

Moderne is a unique design concept where retro and modern merged into a vibrant and dynamic theme designed for blogging and blog magazine type websites. For bloggers that love to tell stories and express words to capture attention, you get a choice of many blog layouts, full post layouts, dynamic width sidebars, a flexible featured post slider, unlimited colours, and a ton of customization settings; Moderne provides all you need to quickly and easily create a stunning blog that you and your readers will love.

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