Chrome Template is a free HTML CSS website template from TemplateMo that provides a complete six-page layout with a PieceMaker 3D Flash slider, portfolio and blog pages.
What is Chrome Template?
Chrome Template (listed as 281 Chrome) is a free static HTML and CSS website template published by TemplateMo on 21 January 2011. It produces a full multi-page corporate or portfolio site: the download includes six standard pages, among them a portfolio page and a blog post page that supports multi-level (threaded) comments, arranged in a two-column layout colored in silver and light gray. The homepage is integrated with a PieceMaker 3D Flash slider for rotating content, and the layout is described as clean and professional with standards-compliant code.
Key Features
- PieceMaker 3D Flash Slider — The homepage uses a Flash-based 3D slider from PieceMaker to rotate images or announcements, giving the site a dynamic hero area.
- Six standard pages — The template ships with six ready-made HTML pages: a homepage, portfolio, blog, blog post, and other standard pages typical of a corporate site.
- Multi-level comments on blog posts — The blog post page supports threaded comments, allowing nested replies to specific comments.
- Standards-compliant HTML/CSS — The code is written to be standards-compliant, which improves cross-browser rendering and makes the layout easier to maintain.
- Two-column corporate design — Tagged as a 2-column template with a silver and light gray palette, it fits business and professional content.
- Free for any use — TemplateMo states the template is 100% free to download, edit, and use for both commercial and non-commercial websites.
- Proven popularity — Since its release, the template page records 351,964 views and 104,109 downloads, reflecting broad adoption.
Who should use Chrome Template?
- Freelance designers and developers — Use it as a ready-made starting point for client projects; the free license lets you edit and resell the result.
- Small companies and startups — Create a professional corporate website with a homepage slider, a portfolio page to showcase products or projects, and a blog for company updates.
- Students and self-taught coders — Study a clean, standards-compliant multi-page HTML/CSS layout to learn how portfolio and blog structures are put together.
What can you do with Chrome Template?
- Corporate websites: Set up a complete business site with a rotating homepage slide show and multiple content pages.
- Portfolio showcases: Use the portfolio page to display work samples or project galleries.
- Blog publishing: Publish articles on the blog and blog post pages, with visitors able to leave threaded comments.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Free for commercial use; six pages included; standards-compliant HTML/CSS; includes portfolio and blog functionality.
- Con: The homepage slider relies on Adobe Flash, a technology that is deprecated and no longer supported by modern browsers, so this part of the template may appear blank unless visitors use an older browser with Flash enabled.
Pricing
Chrome Template is free. TemplateMo allows anyone to download, edit, and deploy the template for personal or commercial projects without paying a fee.
Alternatives
- Tooplate — Another free HTML template directory linked from this page, offering a range of free website templates.
FAQ
Is Chrome Template free?
Yes, the template is 100% free to download for anyone. TemplateMo grants permission to download, edit, and use it for commercial or non-commercial websites at no cost.
What pages are included in Chrome Template?
The template includes six standard pages, including a homepage with a PieceMaker 3D Flash slider, a portfolio page, and a blog post page with multi-level comments. The download is a ZIP archive of HTML and CSS files.
Does Chrome Template work in modern browsers?
The HTML and CSS are standards-compliant, so the core layout works in current browsers. However, the homepage's Flash slider depends on Adobe Flash Player, which is no longer supported, so the slider will not display in modern browser versions.
When was Chrome Template added to TemplateMo?
Chrome Template was added on 21 January 2011. Since then, the page has amassed over 351,000 views and more than 104,000 downloads.
