Minishop is a free, minimal eCommerce website template built with Bootstrap 4, HTML5, and CSS3, created by Colorlib and distributed through ThemeWagon. It ships as a static multi-page template with 9 HTML files, and its product, cart, checkout, blog, and contact pages are ready to run in any modern browser.
What is Minishop?
Minishop is a free, open-source eCommerce website template that delivers a complete online storefront as static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. The input is the downloadable template folder; the output is a fully responsive, retina-ready multi-page store that you can host on any web server. Created by Colorlib and listed on ThemeWagon, it is designed for developers who want a clean codebase with comments rather than a drag-and-drop site builder.
Key Features
- Bootstrap 4 grid and components — the layout is fully responsive and works across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile screens.
- Hero header with slider — a full-width image slider sits at the top of the homepage, paired with a countdown timer for promotions.
- Product grid with filters — shoppers can browse products using a filterable grid, and each product opens in a modal image view.
- Sticky top navigation bar with drop-down menu — navigation stays visible while scrolling, with multi-level dropdown support.
- Testimonial carousel and modal video player — customer quotes rotate in an Owl Carousel, and product or brand videos open in a lightbox.
- Product, cart, and checkout pages — the template includes dedicated pages for product details, the shopping cart, and checkout with a billing form UI.
- Google Maps and contact form — a map embed and a contact form are ready for location-based businesses.
- Reusable UI components — breadcrumbs, search option, pagination UI, comment form UI, tabbed content, Instagram feeds, SVG preloader, back-to-top button, and footer navigation are included.
Who is it for?
Minishop is for developers, freelancers, and small businesses that need a no-cost eCommerce starting point. A developer can edit the commented HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript files directly without learning a proprietary platform. A store owner can swap the demo images and text to launch a product catalog quickly. A freelancer can use it as a base for client projects, since the license allows commercial use with credit to the author.
Use cases
- Online retail startups: publish a product catalog with a filterable grid, product modal views, and cart and checkout pages.
- Promotion-driven stores: use the hero slider, countdown timer, and call-to-action buttons to run time-limited sales.
- Local businesses: embed Google Maps and the contact form so customers can find and reach the physical location.
- Freelance web designers: start client builds from a clean Bootstrap 4 codebase and customize the included pages rather than starting from scratch.
What's in the download
The template package contains 9 HTML files, all demo images, Flaticon font icons, CSS and SCSS source files, JavaScript source files, and the library and plugin files needed to run the site. Because it is a static template, no database or server-side processing is required; you can open the HTML files locally or upload them to any hosting service.
Libraries and plugins
Minishop bundles Bootstrap 4, jQuery, Owl Carousel for the sliders and carousels, and Magnific-popup for the modal image and video views. Icon support comes from Flaticon, Icomoon, and Ionicons, and Google Maps is embedded for location pages.
FAQ
Is Minishop free?
Yes, Minishop is a free download on ThemeWagon. The license permits open-source use, commercial projects, and lifetime free updates. The free version requires credit to the author and does not include customer support.
Does Minishop require a database or backend?
No. Minishop is a static HTML5 template with CSS and JavaScript, so it runs on any web server or directly in a browser. There is no database, login system, or payment processing included — the cart and checkout pages are UI templates, not a live store engine.
Can I use Minishop in commercial projects?
The ThemeWagon download page lists "Use in commercial projects" as an allowed use for Minishop. The free license also notes that credit is required, meaning you should include attribution to the author when using it in production.
Which browsers are supported?
Minishop is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices, according to the product page. The responsive layout and retina-ready design adapt to different screen sizes automatically.
Is there support for the free template?
The page's free-versus-premium comparison states that free templates include no support, while the paid Sparrow theme on the same page offers 24/7 support and Figma files. For Minishop, you rely on the included source code and community resources.
Pricing
Minishop is free to download. According to the comparison table on the page, the free version requires attribution/credit, provides no support, and has limited customization options. ThemeWagon cross-sells a premium template called Sparrow on the same page, but Minishop itself has no paid tier.
Alternatives
ThemeWagon lists several related free eCommerce templates alongside Minishop: Karl – Free HTML5 Responsive eCommerce Template, Amado – Free Multipage e-commerce Template, and Pharmative – Free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 Pharmacy Website Template. These offer different visual styles and page structures while also being free.
