Monday is a minimal, free Jekyll blog theme that ships with both dark and light color schemes, designed for personal and content-focused sites.
What is Monday?
Monday is a Jekyll theme built for static blogs, taking Markdown posts with YAML front matter and rendering them into a fast, responsive website. It is created by Artem Sheludko and is available under the GPL-3.0 license. The theme is 100% free and can be viewed in action at artemsheludko.pw/monday.
Key Features
- Dark and Light Themes — The theme includes two complete color schemes, switchable by the user, as shown in the README screenshots.
- Google Fonts Integration — Easily load custom typography via Google Fonts configuration.
- Google Analytics Integration — Add tracking by inserting your Analytics ID in the site configuration.
- Disqus Comments — Enable comment threads on posts by setting up Disqus.
- Font Awesome Icons — Use Font Awesome icons throughout the theme for social links and UI.
- Social Media Links — Configure links to your social profiles in the front matter or config.
- Responsive and Minimal Design — The layout adapts to mobile and desktop screens while keeping a clean, simple aesthetic.
- SCSS Styling — The theme is built with SCSS, allowing for easy customization of variables and styles.
Who is it for?
- Bloggers — Individuals who want a no-frills, fast-loading blog with a professional look.
- Developers — Tech-savvy users comfortable with Jekyll who want a lightweight theme they can modify with SCSS.
- Writers — Authors who publish regularly and need a clean reading experience with optional comments via Disqus.
Use Cases
- Personal blogs — Set up a minimal personal site with post categories and analytics tracking.
- Portfolio sites — Use the static page structure to showcase projects with a simple, responsive layout.
- Documentation sites — Organize technical documentation using Jekyll's page system and Markdown content.
How does Monday work?
Monday follows the standard Jekyll workflow: install Jekyll, clone or download the theme, edit the configuration file to set your site title, add your Google Analytics and Disqus IDs, then write posts in Markdown with front matter. Run jekyll build to generate static HTML files ready for any web server.
Pricing
Monday is completely free to use and modify under the GPL-3.0 license.
Alternatives
- Minimal Mistakes — A feature-rich Jekyll theme that includes multiple layouts and extensive configuration options.
FAQ
Is Monday free?
Yes, Monday is 100% free. The theme is released under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use and modify it without paying any licensing fees.
Does Monday support dark mode?
Yes, Monday includes both dark and light themes. The README displays screenshots of both, and you can switch between them based on your preference.
What integrations does Monday include?
Monday integrates with Google Fonts, Google Analytics, Disqus, Font Awesome, and social media links. These are configured through the site's configuration file.
Can I customize the colors and styles?
Yes, since the theme uses SCSS, you can customize variables and styles. The repository lists "customizable" as a topic, indicating it is designed for modification.
Do I need to know Jekyll to use Monday?
Basic familiarity with Jekyll is helpful. The README provides links to Jekyll's documentation on front matter, posts, and pages to get you started.
