Elen

Elen is a free, open-source Bootstrap 4 HTML5 multi-page website template for building personal blogs and content sites, published by ThemeWagon and created by Colorlib. It packs a hero header, sticky sidebar navigation, image slider, search option, and contact/newsletter forms into a clean, minimal design that works across all major browsers.

What is Elen?

Elen is a free, open-source Bootstrap 4 HTML5 template for creating blog and personal publishing websites. It produces a fully responsive, multi-page static site from 7 HTML files, with CSS and SCSS source files, JavaScript plugins, and font-icon packages included. The template runs anywhere static HTML is served, requires no backend, and is distributed through ThemeWagon with lifetime free updates and permission for commercial use.

Key Features

Elen packs the standard Bootstrap 4 components into a blog layout with several interactive extras.

• Bootstrap 4 foundation — Built on Bootstrap 4, with cross-browser compatibility for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile, plus a responsive layout that adapts to any screen width.
• Hero header and parallax effect — Includes a large hero header section with a call-to-action button and parallax scrolling, giving the front page a strong visual anchor.
• Sticky sidebar navigation — A sticky sidebar menu keeps primary navigation visible while scrolling, and footer navigation provides additional links.
• Image slider and lightbox — An image slider powered by Owl Carousel and a Magnific Pop-Up lightbox let you present photos and blog imagery in interactive galleries.
• Search and pagination UI — A built-in search option and pagination interface help readers find older posts and navigate long archives.
• Contact and newsletter forms — Ready-made comment form, contact form, and newsletter subscription form UIs let visitors interact without needing a backend.
• Google Maps embed — A Google Maps section is included for adding a location map, useful for a personal or business blog.
• Icomoon and Ionicons fonts — Icon sets from Icomoon, Ionicons, and Flaticon are bundled so you can add scalable icons without image assets.

Who should use Elen?

• Personal bloggers — Publish a clean, minimal multi-page blog with hero header, sticky navigation, and image slider to showcase writing and photos.
• Freelance writers and journalists — Use the search option, pagination, and comment form to create an archive-driven reading experience.
• Small business owners — Add a blog section with a contact form, newsletter signup, and embedded Google Map to support customer outreach.
• Web developers — Grab a free, open-source Bootstrap starter with SCSS source files and library integrations to customize and deploy quickly.

What can you do with Elen?

The template supports several concrete content and interaction patterns out of the box.

• Launch a personal blog: Assemble a multi-page blog with 7 HTML files, add posts to the image grid and slider, and use the pagination UI to organize content.
• Build a creative portfolio: Use the parallax hero, hover effects, and Magnific Pop-Up lightbox to display visual work in an image grid.
• Set up a contact hub: Embed the Google Map, contact form, and newsletter subscription form on a page to collect visitor information.

Pricing

Elen is free to download from ThemeWagon. The license allows open-source use and commercial projects, and the template receives lifetime free updates.

Alternatives

ThemeWagon lists three similar free templates alongside Elen: Andrea, a free Bootstrap 4 blog template; Typerite, a free HTML5 masonry blog layout; and Character, a free HTML5 personal blog template. All are in the same category and can be downloaded from ThemeWagon.

FAQ

Is Elen free to use?

Yes, Elen is a free download from ThemeWagon. The license explicitly allows open-source use and commercial projects, and the template receives lifetime free updates.

What files are included in the download?

The package includes all demo images, 7 HTML files, CSS and SCSS source files, JavaScript source files, font icons, and library/plugin files (Bootstrap 4, Owl Carousel, Google Maps, Ionicons, Icomoon, Flaticon, Magnific Pop-Up).

Which browsers does Elen support?

According to the product page, Elen is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices. The template is also fully responsive.

Can I customize the template?

Yes. Since SCSS source files and JavaScript files are included, you can modify the design and behavior directly, then rebuild the CSS. The template also includes Icomoon font icons for scalable icon changes.

What is the template's version and update history?

The current version is v1.0.0, released about 6 years ago, with the last update around 3 months ago from the page's publication date. It is a multi-page template with 7 HTML files.