While most full time bloggers seem to use and prefer 2-column WordPress themes, there is no doubt that 3-column themes are definitely more popular among the WordPress blogger masses. This can be attributed to many things, but the most appealing thing seems to be the ability to place more sidebar stuff above the fold on your blog. This can help you better monetize your blog by allowing more room for advertisements, subscription buttons, and other important sidebar content that needs to be seen by your readers.
This post is designed to be a spot to collect screen shots and download information about my favorite 3-column WordPress themes that have been made available to the WordPress community. I decided to avoid displaying any themes that cost money, and I’ve tried to include additional information about the theme then possible, including if it is widget ready or SEO friendly, etc.:
3-Column Themes (2 Sidebar Left)
Facebooked Theme
3-Column Themes (2 Sidebar Right)
iPhone Theme
Simpleton Theme
Padangan Theme
Free Revolution Theme
Black and White Theme (SEO Friendly, Optimized for AdSense)
ProSense Theme (SEO Friendly, Optimized for AdSense)
Source | Download (Orange, Blue, and Gray) | Demo
BloggingPro Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | Download w/Widgets | Demo
Blue Stripes Ajax Theme (SEO Friendly, AdSense Ready)
Gossip City Theme
Xplosive Theme
Xplosive Reloaded
Blog oh Blog Theme
Fresh Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | Download w/widgets | Demo
Blue Dream Theme
ElegantBlue Theme
Deep Blue Theme
Source | Download (Right Sidebar) | Download (Left Sidebar) | Download (125×125 Ad Blocks) | Demo
WP-Polaroid Theme
Ghacks Theme
Daily Blog Tips Theme
Source | Download (Green, Blue, Black, and Orange) | Demo (Green, Blue, Black, and Orange)
Blue Green Theme
Pride Theme
Crunch Themes
Source | Download (Purple, Blue, Green, and Black) | Demo (Purple, Blue, Green, and Black)
Illacrimo Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | (No Demo Available)
Simple Red Theme (Supports 125×125 banners)
Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo
True Blue Theme (Supports 125×125 banners)
Source | Download (Requires free registration) | Demo
Silhouette Theme
Source | Download | Demo (Note: 2-Column version also available)
Resurrection Theme
Smashing Theme
Nonzero Theme
Cleaker 2.1 Theme (Widget Ready)
TyreMonkey Theme (Widget Ready)
Mezzo Theme (AdSense Ready)
WP Premiere Theme
Fresco Theme
Saur Theme
3-Column Themes (1 Sidebar Left and 1 Sidebar Right)
YGo Sea Theme
Silveray Theme
Rhea Theme
Velocity Theme
Tigopedia Theme
3cWPTP Theme (Widget Ready)
Source | Download | Demo (Click 3cWPTP in drop-down box)
Blue Zinfandel Theme
Acid Green Pro Theme
Alike Theme
Simplified Theme
Greed Theme
Feel your 3-column theme belongs on this list? Feel free to comment below with a link and I’ll check it out!
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Excellent Post, This will help me in the long run of getting a cool design!
Sunday, January 13th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Excellent Collection !!
Monday, January 14th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Thanks so much for these great theme downloads. Love your blog!
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Before, I thought these theme are premium and set to be purchased. Great three column wordpress themes…
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at 5:47 pm
wow! i had almost given up on a collection of quality themes. you’re cool.
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Good Wordpress Themes
Friday, April 11th, 2008 at 9:42 am
wow, some excellent themes there. i’m a big fan of the themes created by design disease. i use two, both of which are listed here - smashing theme and illacrimo. both are really well done - particularly in terms of looks. illacrimo i found a little buggy but managed to get around that with a couple of easy fixes. they’re fairly easy to customise as well if you know your way around stylesheets.
if you want to see these themes in action, then you can see them here:
http://www.distancelearnuk.co.uk
http://www.shopaholic-uk.co.uk
anyhow, good work, great to see so many quality themes in one place.