Black N White is a free, responsive blog template from ThemeWagon that uses Bootstrap 3, HTML5, and CSS3 to deliver a clean, minimal layout for personal blogs and simple websites.
What is Black N White?
Black N White is a static HTML template built on the Bootstrap 3 grid system, developed by Technext Limited and distributed through ThemeWagon. It requires no server-side processing or database — you download the HTML files and open them in any browser. The template includes six ready-made pages: Home, Blog, About, Contact, Search, and Single Blog. Its design philosophy is simplicity: it avoids complex color schemes and cluttered content areas to keep visitors focused on the content.
What makes Black N White stand out?
- Minimal black-and-white design — A purposeful absence of extra colors and elements; the homepage presents only important links and clean content blocks.
- Bootstrap 3 responsive framework — The grid system guarantees the layout adapts to phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops; ThemeWagon recommends testing it with Google's Mobile Friendly Test.
- CSS3 animations and jQuery effects — Buttons and menus include smooth hover animations, and the tooltip menu adds interactive navigation without slowing the page.
- Sticky header — The navigation header remains visible while scrolling, improving usability on long articles.
- Google Fonts and FontAwesome integration — Both are included in the template, giving you premium typography and scalable vector icons without extra assets.
- SEO-optimized and cross-browser compatible — The markup is built to be indexable and has been tested to run in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and mobile browsers.
- Well-commented code — The HTML and CSS include comments, making it straightforward for developers to modify or extend the template.
Who should use Black N White?
- Developers who prefer minimal design — Individuals who admire the simple personal sites of Google and Microsoft engineers and want a content-first layout.
- Freelance writers and bloggers — Those who need a free blog that includes a search page and a single-post layout to publish articles immediately.
- Small business owners — They can use the About and Contact pages to present their company and collect inquiries, with no subscription fee.
What can you do with Black N White?
- Start a personal blog — Publish posts via the Blog and Single Blog pages, using the clean layout to keep readability high.
- Build a portfolio or resume site — Showcase work with CSS3 hover animations, then direct visitors to the Contact page.
- Create extra pages — Duplicate any existing page and adapt the commented code to add custom content, such as a portfolio gallery or a services page.
Pricing
Black N White is free for personal and commercial projects. The only requirement is to keep the ThemeWagon credit link intact unless you choose to donate; all future updates are also free.
FAQ
Is Black N White free to use?
Yes, the template is free for both personal and commercial use. ThemeWagon asks that you leave the credit link in place until you donate, and updates are provided free of charge.
Which browsers and devices are supported?
The template is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and mobile browsers. Its Bootstrap 3 responsive grid enables it to render correctly on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Does Black N White need a database or server?
No. It is a static HTML5 and CSS3 template with jQuery effects; you can download and open it locally or upload it to any static web host.
