Sprout is a free, open-source coming soon template by Technext Limited, distributed through ThemeWagon, that uses Bootstrap 3 to build a one-page countdown site with four background styles, a MailChimp subscription form, and a countdown timer.
What is Sprout?
Sprout is a free Bootstrap 3 coming soon template created by Technext Limited and hosted on ThemeWagon. It is a single-page HTML site that outputs a branded countdown/launching page. Its input is your brand text, launch date, and email list connection; its output is a responsive one-page site with a countdown timer and email capture form. Version 1.0.0 was released in 2017 and has been downloaded over 11,000 times, with a 5-star rating from five customer reviews.
Key Features
- Four background variations — Sprout includes image, video, Ken Burns slider, and slideshow background styles, so the same layout can be re-skinned without touching the structure.
- MailChimp subscriber form — the template ships with an active, integrated MailChimp form that collects visitor emails.
- Bootstrap 3 grid system — the responsive layout adapts to iPhone, iPad, laptop, and desktop screens.
- W3C-valid markup — validated HTML enforces clean structure that supports Google indexing when meta tags are added.
- Well-commented code — every HTML, CSS, and JavaScript section is commented to ease customization, including the countdown timer.
- Cross-browser compatibility — tested on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, IE9+, and Microsoft Edge.
- jQuery plugins integrated — the background effects and carousel behaviors run on jQuery.
- FontAwesome and Google Fonts — icon and typography assets are bundled via these libraries.
Who is it for?
- Startup founders — a ready-made pre-launch page to display a brand, countdown, and email signup without hiring a designer.
- Freelance web developers — a lightweight starting point for client coming-soon pages, with commented code for fast edits and MailChimp hookup.
- Small business owners — a way to publicize an upcoming website or product launch with an attractive video or slideshow background.
What can you do with Sprout?
- Publish a teaser page: choose one of the four background types and go live with a coming soon page that matches your brand.
- Grow a pre-launch email list: connect the integrated MailChimp form and collect subscriber emails from visitors before your site opens.
- Set a launch countdown: edit the countdown timer to the exact launch date and display days remaining to visitors.
Pricing
Sprout is free to download. The license allows open-source use, inclusion in commercial projects, and lifetime free updates. No paid tier is mentioned on the download page.
FAQ
Is Sprout free?
Yes. The ThemeWagon download page lists Sprout as a free template with an open-source license, permission for commercial use, and lifetime free updates.
What Bootstrap version does Sprout use?
Sprout is powered by Bootstrap 3, with FontAwesome and Google Fonts. It also relies on jQuery plugins for the background effects.
Does Sprout have a video background?
Yes. Sprout provides four background variations: image, video, Ken Burns slider, and slideshow. The video background is one of the built-in options.
Can I use Sprout in a commercial project?
Yes, the license states that Sprout can be used in commercial projects, with lifetime free updates.
Which browsers are supported?
Sprout has been tested on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, IE9+, and Microsoft Edge, according to the template's developer.
