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Minim
Minim is a minimal WordPress theme made for personal blogs and portfolios. It gives your site a clean, uncluttered layout that keeps attention on your writing and work, with a responsive design and customization options that don't require code.
- Version
- 3.1
- Released
- Feb 20, 2026
- Developer
- designthemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Minim 3.1
Version 3.1 · Feb 20, 2026
Latest
- SecurityFixed reflected XSS in section ID attribute
What it does
A lot of themes pile on sliders, widgets and decoration that compete with the content they are supposed to frame. This theme takes the opposite approach. Its minimal design keeps pages quiet and readable, so posts, images and project pages carry the visual weight. It suits bloggers, photographers, designers and other creatives who want a professional, modern look without spending time stripping back a busy template.
Customization happens through a panel where you can adjust colors, fonts and layouts without writing code. You can choose from multiple blog and portfolio layouts depending on how you want to present stories or projects. The layout adapts to different screen sizes, the code follows WordPress standards, and the theme is translation ready for multilingual sites. It also works alongside popular plugins for things like contact forms, SEO tools and social media.
Best for
- Personal bloggers who want a clean, distraction-free reading layout
- Designers, photographers and creatives building an online portfolio
- Beginners who want to customize a site without coding
Features
Minimalist design
A clean, clutter-free look that keeps your posts and projects front and center and gives the site a professional, modern feel.
Responsive layout
Pages adjust to different screen sizes, so your blog or portfolio reads properly on desktops, tablets and smartphones.
Customization panel
Change colors, fonts and layouts from a settings panel without touching code, which keeps personalization approachable for beginners.
Blog and portfolio layouts
Multiple layout options for blog posts and portfolio pages let you pick the presentation that fits your stories or creative work.
Plugin compatibility
Works with popular plugins for added functionality, including contact forms, SEO tools and social media integrations.
Standards-based code
The codebase follows WordPress standards, which makes the theme easier to maintain over time.
Translation ready
Built with translation support, so you can run your site in other languages or set up a multilingual website.
Minim older versions
- 3.0Oct 13, 20251 improvement, 1 fix
- 2.9Aug 27, 20252 improvements
- 2.7Feb 27, 20252 improvements, 1 fix
- 2.6Dec 29, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Minim
Can I use Minim for a portfolio as well as a blog?
Yes. The theme is designed for both personal blogs and portfolios, and it includes multiple blog and portfolio layouts so you can present written posts and creative projects in the style that suits your work.
Do I need coding skills to change colors and fonts?
No. A customization panel lets you adjust colors, fonts and layouts without coding knowledge. That makes it practical for people of any skill level who want to personalize the look of their site.
Will the theme work with my contact form and SEO plugins?
The theme is compatible with popular plugins for extended functionality, including contact forms, SEO tools and social media integrations. Its code also follows WordPress standards, which helps it work alongside common plugins.
Can I build a site in a language other than English?
Yes. The theme is translation ready, so you can translate it into your language or use it as the base for a multilingual website.
Is Minim free?
The code of Minim is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Minim is this?
Version 3.1, released Feb 20, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Minim?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Minim automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
