Pintereso is a free, MIT-licensed Jekyll theme from WowThemes.net that gives static sites a Pinterest-style masonry grid for showcasing posts, photos, and other visual content.
What is Pintereso?
Pintereso is a free Jekyll theme created by Sal at WowThemes.net, built with the Bootstrap framework to produce a Pinterest-style layout for static websites. It takes Jekyll content — posts, images, and pages — and renders them as a responsive grid of cards, similar to the pinboard on Pinterest. The theme is available for download from GitHub, includes a live demo hosted on GitHub Pages, and has companion documentation at bootstrapstarter.com. A WordPress version of the same design, called Pinpresso, is also offered by WowThemes.net.
Key Features
- Pinterest-style masonry layout — Posts and images appear as cards in a multi-column grid that adapts to different screen widths.
- Built on Bootstrap — The theme uses Bootstrap for its responsive grid and UI components, which simplifies customization.
- MIT license — Free to use in personal and commercial projects; attribution is optional.
- Live demo and documentation — A working example is hosted on GitHub Pages, and setup instructions are published at bootstrapstarter.com.
- WordPress counterpart — The same visual design is available as the Pinpresso WordPress theme for users who need a CMS.
- GitHub distribution — Source code is downloadable as a zip from the repository, and the theme works with GitHub Pages for easy deployment.
Who is Pintereso for?
- Jekyll users — who want a starter theme that highlights visual content rather than the standard chronological blog list.
- Photographers and creatives — who need a portfolio where images are the clear focus and browsing feels similar to Pinterest.
- Bloggers — who prefer a homepage that surfaces multiple posts at once in a visual card layout.
What can you do with Pintereso?
- Showcase a portfolio: arrange project images and descriptions in a masonry grid that encourages exploration.
- Publish a visual blog: write short posts with images and have them appear as cards on the homepage alongside other content.
- Prototype a Jekyll site: use the theme as a starting point and customize the Bootstrap-based layout for a new project.
FAQ
Is Pintereso free?
Yes, Pintereso is a free Jekyll theme released under the MIT license. The full source code is available for download from the GitHub repository.
What license does Pintereso use?
Pintereso uses the MIT license, so you can use, modify, and distribute it freely for personal or commercial purposes. Attribution is appreciated but not required.
Does Pintereso have a demo or documentation?
Yes, there is a live demo at wowthemesnet.github.io/template-pintereso-bootstrap-jekyll and documentation at bootstrapstarter.com that explains setup and customization.
Can I use Pintereso with WordPress?
Yes, WowThemes.net offers a WordPress version called Pinpresso that mirrors the Pintereso design, so you can switch platforms with a similar look.
