Developer is a free, responsive personal website template built with Bootstrap 3 and HTML5, created by ThemeWagon for developers who need a quick portfolio or personal site.
What is Developer?
Developer is a static HTML5 template using the Bootstrap 3 CSS framework, designed by ThemeWagon and developed by the Technext team. It takes your content (text, images, portfolio items, testimonials) that you edit directly in the HTML files and produces a fully responsive personal website that displays correctly on desktops, tablets, and mobile browsers. The template is completely free to download and use, with a live preview available at https://themewagon.github.io/Developer/.
Key Features
- Bootstrap 3 framework — Built on the stable Bootstrap 3 grid system for a 100% responsive layout that adapts to all screen sizes.
- W3C-validated HTML5 — The HTML5 code is validated by W3C; the CSS3 is not, though both are used together for styling and animations.
- Portfolio and testimonial sections — Includes a sortable portfolio category gallery and a testimonial area to display client feedback.
- jQuery and CSS3 animations — Adds interactive on-hover effects, carousel, ghost buttons, and parallax effect elements for a modern feel.
- FontAwesome icons and Google Fonts — Icon set and web typography are pre-integrated so you don't need to add external resources.
- SEO-friendly structure — Lets you add a meta title and description, and follows Google's SEO starter guide to help with search rankings.
- Cross-browser compatible — Compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers.
- Well-commented code — Sections are marked with comments in the HTML so even non-coders can find and edit their content.
Who is it for?
Developer is aimed at software developers, web designers, and freelancers who want a fast, free way to create a personal portfolio or online resume. It's also suitable for students who need a clean personal website for job applications, and for anyone who wants a simple informational site without learning a complex CMS.
What can you do with Developer?
- Developers: Showcase coding projects, skills, and work experience in a category-based portfolio grid that visitors can filter.
- Freelancers: Build a personal brand page with a testimonial section, contact details, and links to live work.
- Students: Create an academic or job-hunting profile page using the responsive layout and Google Fonts, which you can host on any static web server.
How does Developer work?
You download the template from ThemeWagon, unzip the files, and open them in a text editor. Since the HTML is well commented, you can replace the placeholder text and images with your own, then upload the folder to any web host that serves static files. No build step or backend is required.
Pricing
Developer is completely free for personal and commercial projects. If you use it for free, you're asked to keep the ThemeWagon credit link in the footer; you can remove it by making a donation to the authors.
Alternatives
Mark – a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 personal portfolio website template also published on ThemeWagon, which offers a newer Bootstrap version and a different visual style.
FAQ
Is Developer really free?
Yes, the template is free to download and use in both personal and commercial projects. The only condition is that you keep the ThemeWagon credit link visible unless you make a donation to the team.
What do I need to run Developer?
You only need a web browser to view the template and a plain text editor to customize it. There's no backend, database, or build tool required. Upload the files to any static web hosting service to go live.
Does Developer work on mobile?
Yes. The template is built on the Bootstrap 3 grid system, which provides a responsive layout that automatically adjusts columns and navigation for phones, tablets, and desktops.
Can I remove the ThemeWagon credit link?
The credit link can be removed by donating to ThemeWagon. Until you donate, the authors request that you keep the credit link in place.
What is the current version and update status?
Developer is at version v1.0.0, originally released 12 years ago and last updated 3 months ago according to the ThemeWagon product page. It has been downloaded over 17,000 times.
