Opium is a free, multi-page personal blog website template built on Bootstrap 4.1.3 and HTML5, designed by Colorlib and distributed by ThemeWagon. It takes no runtime input—the download contains static HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript files plus one PHP file for the contact form, and outputs a ready-to-host blog site with a slider banner, sidebar, footer, and multiple page layouts. It runs on any standard web server that can serve HTML and PHP, requiring no build step or content management system.
What is Opium?
Opium is a free, multi-page personal blog website template built on Bootstrap 4.1.3 and HTML5, designed by Colorlib and distributed by ThemeWagon. The package contains six HTML files (blog listing, single post, and other pages) plus one PHP file that powers a working Ajax contact form, so you end up with a static site that can capture messages without a backend server beyond PHP. It is compatible with retina screens and modern browsers.
Key Features
- Bootstrap 4.1.3 base — Built on the Bootstrap v4.1.3 framework, with both compiled CSS and SCSS source files included so you can restyle the design.
- Posts slider banner — The homepage banner uses a text slider (Owl Carousel) to rotate featured post headlines and images.
- Instagram feed — A built-in Instagram feed block pulls in your latest posts to keep the blog visually current.
- Newsletter subscription — Includes a subscription form with client-side validation and jQuery-AJAX-MailChimp integration for email list capture.
- PHP/Ajax contact form — One PHP file provides a working contact form that submits asynchronously without a page reload.
- Widget-rich sidebar and footer — The layout includes multiple widget areas: search box, social media buttons, drop-down menu, and more.
- 15+ UI elements — Over 15 reusable blocks such as blockquotes, ghost buttons, breadcrumbs, pagination, and a comment form UI.
- Retina-ready and multi-page — Contains 6 HTML files, is compatible with retina screens and modern browsers, and includes a Google Map embed and extensive documentation.
Who is it for?
- Personal bloggers who want a clean, retina-friendly design with a slider banner, Instagram feed, and newsletter capture out of the box.
- Front-end developers who need a Bootstrap 4 starting point with SCSS and JavaScript source files, plus a PHP contact form to drop into client projects.
- Small content publishers who want a multi-page site with breadcrumbs, pagination, a drop-down menu, and social media integration.
What can you do with Opium?
- Personal bloggers: Set up a multi-page blog with a slider showcasing feature posts, sidebar widgets, and an email newsletter subscription form integrated with MailChimp.
- Freelance developers: Reuse the SCSS and JS sources to customize the design, and deploy the PHP/Ajax contact form to add a messaging system to client sites.
- Small content teams: Create a portfolio-adjacent blog with a Google Map on the contact page, an Instagram feed in the footer, and breadcrumbs for navigation.
Pricing
Opium is free to download from ThemeWagon. The license allows open-source use, commercial projects, and lifetime free updates.
Alternatives
- Roundy – a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 personal travel blog website template from ThemeWagon.
- Juli – a free HTML5 blog theme for blogging with trendy niches.
- Blanca – a free HTML5 personal website template for blogging.
FAQ
Is Opium free to use?
Yes, Opium is free to download from ThemeWagon. It is open source, you can use it in commercial projects, and it comes with lifetime free updates.
What Bootstrap version does Opium use?
Opium is built on Bootstrap v4.1.3, and the download includes both CSS and SCSS source files so you can customize the framework's variables.
What files are included in the download?
The package includes 6 HTML files, 1 PHP file, CSS & SCSS files, JavaScript source files, font icons, libraries and plugins, all demo images, and extensive documentation.
Yes. Opium includes a PHP/Ajax powered working contact form — the download contains one PHP file that handles form submissions asynchronously.
Can I use Opium for commercial projects?
Yes, the template is open source and the ThemeWagon license permits use in commercial projects with lifetime free updates.
