Orange Template (Templatemo 274) is a free 2-column HTML/CSS blog theme that packages five static pages, a comment-enabled blog post layout, and a pirobox-based image gallery into a single downloadable ZIP from Templatemo.
What is the Orange Template?
Orange Template is a free static website theme built with plain HTML and CSS, distributed by Templatemo as a ZIP file. It produces a complete small blog site: a homepage, blog archive pages, a full blog post page with multi-level comments, and a gallery page that uses the pirobox inner pop-up script to display images. The template requires no backend, CMS, or build tool — the files are static and can be hosted on any web server.
Key Features
- 2-column layout — Content column plus sidebar, a traditional blog arrangement.
- 5 included pages — The ZIP contains five distinct HTML pages, covering blog listing, blog post detail, a gallery, and additional inner pages.
- Blog post page with multi-level comments — Supports threaded comment threads on the post page, a feature that is often paid in other theme stores.
- Pirobox gallery integration — The gallery page is wired to pirobox, a JavaScript lightbox-style pop-up, so images open in an overlay without a page reload.
- Free for commercial use — Templatemo explicitly grants permission to download, edit, and use the layout on commercial or non-commercial sites.
- Tagged for layout flexibility — The template is tagged for both 2-column and 3-column usage, indicating it can be adapted to different column structures.
- Plain HTML/CSS stack — No frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind; just hand-coded HTML and CSS files.
- Wide adoption — Since its release on 18 December 2010, it has accumulated over 89,000 views and over 17,000 downloads.
Who is it for?
- Freelance web developers — Can grab this static theme, customize the CSS and content, and launch a simple client blog without starting from scratch.
- Small publishers and bloggers — Get a two-column layout with a built-in gallery and comment-ready post page, ready to fill with their own articles.
- Students learning HTML/CSS — Can open the files in a text editor to see how multi-level comments and pirobox pop-ups are implemented in plain markup.
Use Cases
- Designer portfolios: Replace the gallery images with your own project shots to present work in a pirobox pop-up viewer.
- Personal blogs: Use the five-page structure to publish posts, an about page, and a contact page from a single static theme.
- Client micro-sites: Adapt the free layout for a small business that needs a brochure-style website with a news or articles section.
Pricing
The template is free to download and use. Templatemo states it is 100% free for anyone, with no licensing fee for commercial or non-commercial projects.
Alternatives
- Tooplate — another free HTML template directory linked from the Templatemo page, offering similar static site designs.
FAQ
Is the Orange Template really free?
Yes, Templatemo states the template is 100% free to download for anyone. You are allowed to use it on commercial or non-commercial websites without payment.
What does the Orange Template include?
It includes five HTML pages — home, blog listing, blog post with multi-level comments, gallery, and another inner page — plus supporting CSS and the pirobox pop-up script.
Do I need a server or CMS to run it?
No. Because it is a static HTML and CSS template, you only need any web host to upload the files. You can also preview it locally in a browser.
Can I edit the template?
Yes, the license allows you to download, edit, and use the layout. Templatemo asks you to share the template with friends but does not restrict modifications.
