Channel is a free static HTML/CSS website template from TemplateMo, built around a violet color scheme and packaged as six standard pages for general-purpose sites.
What is Channel Template?
Channel Template, listed as TemplateMo 387 Channel, is a downloadable HTML/CSS layout released on 09 January 2014. It is 100% free to use, and the license permits both commercial and non-commercial use. The template includes six standard HTML pages that you can edit in any text editor and publish to any static web host. It uses plain HTML and CSS with no JavaScript framework, so there is no build step or server-side dependency.
What makes Channel Template stand out?
- Free for any use — TemplateMo grants permission to download, edit, and use the layout for commercial or non-commercial sites without a license fee.
- Violet color scheme — The design is built around a violet/purple palette, giving the whole site a cohesive look out of the box.
- Six standard HTML pages — The ZIP package contains six ready-made pages, enough for a typical small website; you can add more by copying existing pages.
- Static CSS-only styling — Styling is done with plain CSS, making it easy to override colors, fonts, and layout without learning a framework.
- Live preview and screenshot — TemplateMo offers a live demo and a full-size screenshot so you can inspect the layout before downloading the ZIP.
- Track record — Since its release in January 2014, the template has accumulated 98,119 views and 19,080 downloads.
Who should use Channel Template?
- Freelance developers who need a quick, clean starting point for a client site and want to replace the CSS values with the client's brand colors.
- Small business owners who want a no-cost website they can edit themselves by opening the HTML files in a text editor and changing the text.
- Students learning web design who want to study a hand-coded, static HTML/CSS layout and practice customizing it.
- Hobbyists who need a personal site or portfolio and prefer a lightweight static template over a CMS.
Use cases
- Personal portfolio: Set up a violet-themed site with six pages to present your projects, resume, and contact information.
- Local business brochure: Put up a simple website with your hours, services, and contact details using the included HTML pages.
- Front-end learning exercise: Use the template as a base to practice converting a static layout into a React, Vue, or Bootstrap project.
Is Channel Template free?
Yes. Channel Template is 100% free to download and use. TemplateMo explicitly states that you may download, edit, and use it for commercial or non-commercial sites. No payment or attribution is required, though sharing the template page is appreciated.
How do I use Channel Template?
Download the ZIP file from the TemplateMo page, extract it to a folder, then open the HTML files in a text editor to change the content and CSS. After editing, upload the folder to any static web host — since there is no server-side code, the pages work as-is.
