Template details
AweSplash
Free HTML5 splash screen template with 4 demo pages, retina-ready responsive design, video/slider backgrounds, and jQuery animations.
About this template
AweSplash is a free HTML5 splash screen template by Awe7, distributed through ThemeWagon, that packages four ready-to-use demo pages for welcome screens, coming-soon pages, and product launch entries. It produces static HTML pages that run in any modern browser and can be dropped onto any web server, with no backend required.
What is AweSplash?
AweSplash is a free HTML5 and CSS3 splash screen template created by Awe7 and hosted on ThemeWagon. It takes a set of static HTML files and delivers multiple splash-page layouts — single image, slider image, video background, and colored background — that you can use as an introductory page for a website or upcoming product. The template works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers, and includes jQuery and JavaScript plugins for animated text and sliders.
The package contains 4 HTML files, 3 CSS files, and uncompressed JavaScript files. It relies on Google Fonts and FontAwesome for typography and icons, and credits Unsplash for imagery.
Key Features
- 4 demo pages — Four distinct splash layouts: Single Image, Slider Image, Video Background, and Colored Background, each in its own HTML file.
- Video background support — The video demo accepts YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos; a YouTube/Vimeo player plugin is included.
- Animate Headline plugin — Generates running-text and zoom-in headline effects; used on the single image and colored background demos.
- Slick Slider — Powers the sliding background images on the slider demo.
- Ghost button — A transparent, bordered call-to-action button on the single image page links to an upcoming product.
- Retina ready — Images are optimized for high-density displays.
- Device responsive — Layouts adapt to screen sizes; the listing also claims cross-browser support.
- SEO friendly — The page structure is described as search-engine friendly.
- Free license — Open source, free to use in commercial projects, with lifetime free updates.
Who is it for?
- Startups and product teams — Launch a new product or app with a memorable splash page that links to the main site.
- Event organizers — Announce upcoming events or conferences with the video background or colored background demo.
- Freelancers and web designers — Use the four prebuilt pages as a starting point for client projects; the HTML files are easy to modify.
- Developers who need a quick placeholder — Drop a splash page in front of an unfinished site while development continues.
What can you do with AweSplash?
- Product launch: Set the Single Image demo as a lead-capture page with a ghost button pointing to your product's main page.
- Event announcement: Use the Video Background demo with a YouTube or Vimeo trailer to promote an upcoming event.
- Brand splash: Customize the Colored Background demo with a flat brand color and minimal text for a clean entry screen.
- Portfolio teaser: Pair the Slider demo with an image carousel to hint at your work before visitors enter your site.
FAQ
Is AweSplash free?
Yes. AweSplash is a free template distributed by ThemeWagon. It is open source, licensed for commercial use, and receives lifetime free updates.
Is AweSplash mobile responsive?
The listing describes AweSplash as device responsive and compatible with mobile browsers. However, one of the six customer reviews states that the template is "not optimized for mobile surfing," so you may want to test it on small screens before going live.
Does AweSplash support video backgrounds?
Yes. The Video Background demo accepts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted sources, and the package includes a YouTube and video player plugin for that purpose.
What files are included inside the download?
The package includes 4 HTML files (one per demo page), 3 CSS files, and uncompressed JavaScript files. No backend or build step is required.













