Clean Blog
Clean Blog is a free 2-column HTML/CSS blog template from Templatemo that ships with 5 pages, including a full post page with multi-level comments, and is designed to be adaptable for any blogging CMS.
What is Clean Blog?
Clean Blog is a static website template built with HTML and CSS, created by Templatemo and released as template 251. It provides a clean, neat two-column layout that can be used as-is for a personal blog or adapted to work with a blogging CMS such as WordPress. The template includes 5 pages in total, and the full post page features multi-level comments. It is available as a free ZIP download with a live preview and a full-size screenshot on the Templatemo website.
Key Features
- Two-column layout — a simple, clean structure that separates main content from a sidebar, typical for blogs.
- 5 pages included — the template contains a total of 5 HTML pages, as stated on the download page.
- Full post page with multi-level comments — the individual blog post layout supports nested comment threads for reader discussions.
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use — you are allowed to download, edit, and use the template for any site without payment.
- Built with plain HTML and CSS — the template is delivered as static files, so it runs on any static web host without needing a server-side language or build step.
- Adaptable for any blogging CMS — the clean structure and standard markup mean it can be integrated with or converted to a CMS theme.
- Templatemo download page — includes a live view, full-size screenshot, and a ZIP download, plus statistics showing 108,657 views and 18,994 downloads.
Who is it for?
- Personal bloggers who want a simple, no-frills layout to publish their writing without learning a complex framework.
- Web designers who need a clean, static starting point to customize for client projects, especially small business or personal blogs.
- Developers who plan to adapt an HTML/CSS design into a CMS theme (WordPress, Joomla, etc.) and want a minimal base to convert.
- Students or hobbyists learning web design who want a small, complete multi-page template to study and modify.
Use cases
- Personal blog: set up a clean online journal with the included 5 pages, using the full post page for longer entries and comments.
- CMS theme conversion: take the static HTML/CSS and convert it into a WordPress theme or other CMS template for dynamic content.
- Portfolio or simple business site: while designed as a blog, the clean two-column layout can be repurposed for a small business or portfolio with minimal edits.
- Learning resource: use the template's source code to understand how multi-column layouts and comment sections are structured in pure HTML/CSS.
Pros and cons
- Pros: free to use commercially, no proprietary framework, simple to deploy on any static host, includes multiple pages, supports multi-level comments on posts.
- Cons: static HTML/CSS only — no built-in backend or comment system; you must add your own server-side solution or a third-party service for live comments. The design was added in September 2010, so it may look dated compared with modern templates.
FAQ
Is Clean Blog free to use?
Yes, Clean Blog is 100% free to download and use. The Templatemo page states you are allowed to download, edit, and use the layout for commercial or non-commercial sites.
How many pages are included in Clean Blog?
The template includes 5 pages in total. The full post page is one of them, and it features multi-level comments.
Does Clean Blog work with WordPress or other CMS?
Clean Blog is a static HTML/CSS template, but it is described as adaptable for any blogging CMS. You can manually convert the markup into a CMS theme or use it as a front-end design.
What technology does Clean Blog use?
Clean Blog is built with plain HTML and CSS, as indicated by the Templatemo description. It does not rely on a CSS framework, so you can edit it with any text editor and deploy it to any static web host.
Can I use Clean Blog for a commercial project?
Yes, the template is free for both commercial and non-commercial sites. Templatemo explicitly allows you to download, edit, and use it without charge.
