Carousel Template is a free HTML/CSS website template from Templatemo that puts a jQuery-powered carousel slider on the homepage and includes a 2-column blog page.
What is Carousel Template?
Carousel Template is a static website layout published by Templatemo on 20 August 2012. It is built with standard HTML and CSS, and its homepage centers on a jQuery Carousel slider that rotates featured content. The template produces a downloadable ZIP package of HTML/CSS files that you can edit and deploy on any web server. It is tagged with "3-column" on Templatemo, and the page reports 455,101 views and 128,499 downloads.
Key Features
- jQuery Carousel slider — The homepage's main image slider is driven by jQuery, letting you showcase multiple items in a rotating carousel.
- Darkgray gradient background — The design uses a dark gray gradient with a pixelated effect in the middle horizon, giving the layout a distinctive look.
- 2-column blog page — A blog layout with a content column and a sidebar is included as one of the template's pages.
- 3-column layout tags — The template is tagged with "3-column" on Templatemo, indicating a structured multi-column page layout.
- Commercial use allowed — Templatemo states the template is 100% free to download, edit, and use for both commercial and non-commercial websites.
- Downloads as ZIP — The Download button provides a ZIP archive of the template files ready to extract and run.
- Live preview available — Templatemo offers a live demo so you can see the carousel and blog pages in action before downloading.
Who is it for?
- Freelance web designers who need a quick, attractive layout for personal or client sites and want to customize the HTML/CSS directly.
- Small business owners who want a simple multi-page site with a slider and a blog section without using a heavy CMS.
- Students and hobbyists learning HTML/CSS can study a real-world layout, modify the carousel behavior, and practice building static pages.
What can you do with Carousel Template?
- Launch a simple business website: Set up a homepage with a rotating carousel of products or services, plus a separate blog for updates.
- Build a personal portfolio: Replace the carousel images with portfolio pieces and use the blog for project notes.
- Create a landing page for an event or product: Use the carousel to highlight key features and the blog for announcements.
Pricing
Carousel Template is free to download from Templatemo. No payment is required for either commercial or non-commercial use.
Alternatives
- Tooplate — another free HTML website template gallery with a similar catalog of downloadable layouts.
FAQ
Is Carousel Template free?
Yes. Templatemo states the template is 100% free to download for anyone, and you are allowed to download, edit, and use it for commercial or non-commercial sites.
What pages are included in Carousel Template?
The homepage features a jQuery carousel slider, and the template also includes a 2-column blog page. It is tagged with "3-column" for its layout structure.
How do I download the template?
On the Templatemo page for 358 Carousel, use the Download button to get the template as a ZIP file. You can then extract it and edit the HTML/CSS files.
Is the template licensed for commercial use?
Yes. Templatemo explicitly allows you to use the Carousel Template for your commercial or non-commercial websites without charge.
Does the template work without a database?
Yes, it is a static HTML/CSS template with jQuery, so it does not require a database or backend system to run.
