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Top 10 Freelancing Countries

Welcome to our definitive list of the top 10 countries for freelancers to do business in! These countries offer a favorable environment for freelancers, with a combination of high demand, supportive policies, and easy ways to get paid. No matter where you’re based, it makes sense to think about globalizing your client base to take advantage of more opportunities for your business, whether you’re a copywriter, developer, designer, coach — the list is endless.

Read on to discover which markets offer you as a freelancer the highest average earnings, which markets are growing fastest, plus wider market trends and predictions.

Summary:

• The United States and the United Kingdom are two of the top destinations for freelancers, with their large and diverse markets offering ample opportunities across industries. Brazil, Pakistan, Ukraine, and the Philippines are also incredibly popular locations, with large and skilled workforces that cater to the global market.
• Asia, India, and Bangladesh are fast-growing freelancer markets with a large pool of talented workers and a burgeoning tech industry. Russia and Serbia are also increasingly attractive locations for freelancers, with a growing number of businesses seeking freelance services. Our up-to-date guide features the latest stats and data from the top freelancing countries around the world.

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The top 10 countries for freelancers

Our research shows that the U.S. remains the largest freelancer market, with solid growth in emerging markets like India and the Philippines.

1. USA
2. UK
3. Brazil
4. Pakistan
5. Ukraine
6. Philippines
7. India
8. Bangladesh
9. Russia
10. Serbia

Source: Payoneer

Average freelance hourly rate by region

Our research shows that the most lucrative place to do business in is North America, with an average hourly rate of $44. How does that stack up with your rate? Next up, it’s Western Europe, with $31/hour. Take this into consideration the next time you’re pricing up a job.

Source: Payoneer Blog

Let’s delve deeper into the top freelancing countries for 2024 and beyond. We’ll briefly examine what’s going on in these countries to drive the freelancing revolution in the 2020s.  We begin with the USA. 

#1. USA

Freelancer earnings in the U.S. grew 3% year-on-year between 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Independence Workforce Report found that 60M Americans freelanced in 2022, comprising 39% of the U.S. workforce. The freelance economy is growing, with 60 million Americans freelancing and contributing $1.35 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2022.

This growth is fueled by the desire for flexible work arrangements and is attracting young professionals. Knowledge services are the most common freelance work, and diversified workers and highly educated professionals also choose to freelance. Payoneer is committed to empowering freelancers with the resources and support they need to succeed in this evolving job market.

*See the VentureBeat Report on the US Freelancer Workforce for 2022.

 

#2. UK

Freelancing continues an increasingly popular option in the U.K., with 4.2 million people identifying it as their main source of income in 2022. While this is down from over 5 million in January 2020, it’s still a significant increase from 20 years ago when the number was around 3.3 million in November 2002. U.K. freelancers continue significantly contributing to the economy despite the decrease in numbers.

Source: Statista

 

• It’s estimated that they contribute £162 billion to the overall U.K. economy, underscoring their vital role in the country’s economic success.
• Business support is the most popular sector, and artistic, literary, and media occupations are common.
• London and the South East are prominent regions for freelancers, while Manchester is the best city due to its Wi-Fi hotspots and low property costs. However, the number of freelancers decreased by 11% in 2021, likely due to COVID-19’s impact. Despite this, freelancers enjoy flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.

#3. Brazil

In Brazil, the gig economy has grown steadily, with over 25 million self-employed workers (2021/22).
Many Brazilians turned to freelancing in recent years due to company closures, unemployment, and economic uncertainty.
Despite challenges such as language barriers and unfamiliarity with international markets, 83% of Brazilian freelancers plan to offer their services to new countries, with France and Germany being the most popular.

• Half of the freelancers have experienced a significant increase in demand, and 90% are optimistic about the industry’s future.
• However, freelancers face challenges such as accounting and regulatory knowledge and finding new clients when exporting services to other countries. Nonetheless, many are willing to learn new skills to overcome these challenges. Get the Payoneer report on Brazil – one of the ten top freelancing countries.

#4. Pakistan

Pakistan’s gig economy has seen significant growth in recent years, with freelancers in the country attracting export remittances of almost $400 million during the 2021-22 fiscal year. This accounts for nearly 15% of the total ICT export remittances of $2.616 billion recorded by Pakistan during the same period.

Experts have suggested that the country should educate its youth about the sector to ensure further growth in the tech-enabled gig market. This could include organizing short courses in colleges and universities and using the media to promote freelancing opportunities.

Vocational training and technical courses could also help guide the country’s youth. Additionally, the government could expedite efforts to bring official payment solutions and help freelancers avoid illegal payment channels.

• Pakistani freelancers earned $396.243M in export revenue during FY2021-22.
• I.T. exports saw a decline of 26.88% in comparison to the previous fiscal year.
• Non-IT exports, including content writing, translation, virtual assistantship, sales, marketing, accounting, finance, and customer service, experienced a significant increase of 297.492%.
• This emphasizes the potential of non-IT freelance services in Pakistan.
• Pakistan is ranked 4th in the world for Software Development and Technology and consistently ranked among the top destinations for ICT outsourcing due to exponential growth in the I.T. sector.

*Sources: https://propakistani.pk/2022/08/22/pakistani-freelancers-earned-397-million-in-fy-2021-22/ ; https://www.erozgaar.pitb.gov.pk/Pakistan-4th-freelancing-country 

#5. Ukraine

In the summer of 2022, the demand for freelance services in Ukraine surged by 30% compared to the previous year’s period. As a result, completed projects also increased by 31%, while the turnover of money for completed projects rose by 29.6%, according to research by the Freelancehunt service.

Experts believe that the market’s growth is due to businesses’ interest in quick and affordable recovery and adapting to new operational realities. Freelancers quickly responded to these needs, with 74% returning to work as early as mid-March and the figure increasing to 96-98% a month later. This analytics service anticipates a further increase in demand for Ukrainian freelancers’ services.

• The total project budget grew by 22%, reaching $17 million.
• The number of freelancers increased by 91,000 in 2021 compared to the previous year.
• Programmers, designers, and copywriters are the most in-demand specialists.
• The demand for programmers has slightly decreased, but this area remains trending as remote performer services are much cheaper for companies.
• In 2021, programmers accounted for 41.8% of all projects on the service, and their budgets amounted to 55.2% for all projects.
• The share of other categories has remained virtually unchanged compared to the past.
• Designers are still the most popular category, followed by programmers and copywriters.

Sources: https://good-time-invest.com/blog/freelance-market-in-ukraine-in-2021/ https://ubn.news/experts-predict-a-boom-in-the-ukraines-freelance-market/ https://www.wired.com/story/gig-work-in-ukraine/

 

#6. Philippines

As one of the top freelancing countries in the world, the Philippines has experienced substantial growth in recent years. The country is recognized as the sixth fastest-growing market in Payoneer’s 2019 Global Gig Economy Index. 

Source: Payoneer GCash Philippines Freelance Report

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, and the ranks of freelancers increased in 2020-21 as more Filipinos discovered the benefits of job flexibility and earning potential. 

GCash and Payoneer surveyed 5,560 GCash users nationwide to provide insights into the Philippines Freelancer Market, revealing what freelancers look like today, where they get their jobs, and key challenges and emerging opportunities. Here are the highlights:

• 55% of Filipino freelancers are between 21 and 35 years old, with 28% aged 36-45.
• 69% of freelancers run their businesses while taking on gigs simultaneously, while 18% take on multiple jobs from various clients.
• Content creators comprise 35% of all freelancers in the Philippines who publish or upload and distribute their work on social media platforms.
• Facebook is the biggest source of jobs for freelancers in the Philippines, followed by Instagram and other job sites or gig economy platforms.
• Key challenges faced by Filipino freelancers include a lack of company-sponsored benefits, uncertainty about future income, and isolation from working alone.
• Security is the primary consideration when selecting payment platforms for most freelancers, followed by transaction fees and the convenience of transferring to bank accounts.
• Filipino freelancers seeking overseas opportunities are expanding in key markets such as the U.S., UK, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and the UAE.
• Filipino freelancers recognize a need to acquire and develop new skills for marketing and project management, graphic design, and proofreading to grow further.
• Freelancers with a mix of overseas and local clients generate a 57% higher rate per hour than those with only local clients.

Read the Payoneer GCash 2022 Report for details of the Philippines freelance market.

 

#7. India 

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global job market, leading to the overnight pivot to remote work and a sudden halt in many businesses. However, the pandemic also led to a paradigm shift in the ‘gig economy .’As businesses changed to accommodate a remote workforce, demand for freelancer workers increased.

Approximately 40% of freelance workers experienced increased rates after the pandemic, and many laid-off workers turned to freelancing to generate higher income. India saw a 46 percent increase in new freelancers from Q1 – Q2 2020, and the freelance community recorded a substantial rise of 42 percent in average hourly payments. The gig economy of India is thriving, and it has the potential to become one of the top freelancing countries in the world. Growth projections in the region of $20B to $30B are forecast by 2025.

India’s young workforce is highly creative and seeks flexible opportunities that do not infringe on their work-life balance. As a result, startups in the country have embraced freelancers and gig workers as alternatives to full-time employees, given their expertise, lower costs, and greater flexibility.

Additionally, the rise of online freelance platforms connects freelancers with companies and vice versa. As businesses and employees reap the benefits of remote work and flexible work arrangements, the freelance community is rising and empowering vulnerable groups to find suitable opportunities while generating new employment opportunities and facilitating economic recovery.

 

# 8. Bangladesh

Based on the ‘Digital Economy Report-2019‘ of UNCTAD, Bangladesh is becoming an important player in the global freelancing sector, with approximately 650,000 freelancers earning over $100 million in foreign remittance annually.

Source Bangladesh Labor Force 2019

In addition, the country’s large youth population presents an opportunity for economic growth through the digitization of its economy.
However, proper training and government support are needed to fully capitalize on the potential of the freelancing sector.

With a low labor cost, Bangladesh has become the second-largest country in online labor supply and is one of the top 10 countries in terms of income from freelancing, ranking eighth with a growth rate of 26%.
To reach the target revenue of $5 billion, the number of freelancers needs to increase fivefold, and both men and women need to contribute to the sector.
Outsourcing has the potential to generate significant foreign remittances, but the government needs to strengthen the sector to support this growth.

Source

 

#9. Russia

The Russian freelance market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. It was projected to reach 102 billion U.S. dollars by 2025, indicating a continuous upward trend over the next five years. For context, in 2020, the market size was valued at 41 billion U.S. dollars.

Freelancing is on the rise in Russia, with over 18 million people working as freelancers in 2021. The number of freelancers has been increasing steadily in recent years, contributing to a market size of 41 billion U.S. dollars in 2020.

The average monthly wage of freelance workers in Russia was higher for those involved in mobile development as well as programming in 2020. Architecture and engineering followed, with a mean salary of approximately 55.6 thousand Russian rubles.  Next, we wrap it up with the last country in the Payoneer freelancing ranking of countries.

 

# 10. Serbia

In Serbia, gig work is increasingly concentrated in urban areas, with 9 out of 10 new gig workers living or working in one of the 28 cities and towns in 2022.
As of 2022, 80.8 percent of Serbian gig workers commanded hourly rates lower than the global average of US$28, and the most frequent hourly wage for 13.9 percent was US$10. However, between 2021 and 2022, there was an increase in Serbian gig workers of up to 15.9 percent. 

Source

• Although the number of Serbian gig workers on the three most popular global platforms remained virtually unchanged, growth on the dominant platform was driven primarily by gig workers switching to that online marketplace.
• The gig workforce’s growth is due to various factors, such as the rapid pace of technology development, demographic trends and preferences of younger generations, and disruptive changes to companies’ business models.

As a freelancer looking to get paid you can register at Payoneer and instantly access a global marketplace of opportunities.

No matter where you are based, Payoneer’s payment solutions make getting paid for your freelance work easy. With Payoneer, you can easily receive payments from clients worldwide without the hassle of high fees or complicated currency conversions. So, if you’re looking to start your freelance career or expand your existing business, Payoneer is here to support you every step of the way

 

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U.S. Independent Professionals Earned $286 Billion in 2022, a Nearly 10% Increase Compared to 2021, According to Fiverr’s Sixth Annual Freelance Economic Impact Report

05/17/2023

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75% of Freelancers Are More Hopeful Than Fearful of AI Impacting Their Jobs, and Women See a Clear Advantage to Freelance Work over Traditional Employment

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is revolutionizing how the world works together, today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report. The comprehensive study identifies and profiles the largest markets in the United States for freelance workers. The report analyzes secondary data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, to determine the size and revenues of U.S. based freelancers. This study specifically focuses on a skilled workforce, referred to as “independent professionals”, “independent workers” or “freelancers”. This group consists of individual business entities that earn income outside of traditional employment. Completed in partnership with Rockbridge Associates and the Freelancers Union, the study reveals that freelancers in the U.S. earned an estimated $286 billion in 2022 and feel financially secure with pursuing independent work despite economic uncertainty.

Fiverr today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report. The comprehensive study identifies and profiles the largest markets in the United States for freelance workers. (Photo: Business Wire)

“The U.S. workforce has evolved drastically over the past year and freelancing has remained a viable option for those who favor flexibility and autonomy over their careers,” said Gali Arnon, CMO at Fiverr. “As the 9-5 role under a single employer becomes less of the norm, skilled independent professionals are primed to withstand shifts in the economy and workforce by their natural adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit. This type of work has never been more crucial and this report continues to provide a thorough analysis into how local economies are thriving as a result of freelance work.”

Independent Worker Trends Across The U.S.

Independent work continues to be an influential economic driver, with freelancers poised for continued success even in an uncertain economy

• The U.S. independent workforce is comprised of 6.7 million individuals and are estimated to have earned $286 billion in 2022, up nearly 10% from 2021. They represent 4.1% of the U.S. labor force, and their earnings comprise 1.1% of total U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022.

Professional services outrank all other areas of work by population and revenue

• Independent professionals offering professional services (legal, accounting, consulting) are increasingly feeling more confident about their job security and are seeing an increase in demand. In fact, 45% of those offering professional services are more likely to report increasing their rates as a result of increased demand, and those who charge by the hour are on average earning more than those offering technical or creative services ($103 an hour on average). In the top 30 markets, professional services comprise the largest share of skilled independent workers and their revenues, at half the workers (50%) and nearly half the revenues (47%) estimated for 2022.

Despite concerns that A.I. will significantly impact jobs, freelance workers are more hopeful than fearful

• The share of independent workers who are hopeful about A.I. outnumbers those that are fearful, with 75% of them leaning more optimistic on how this technology may impact their jobs. With technical independent workers most likely to feel the brunt of A.I., a little over a third believe their work will be replaced in the short or long run, but 24% believe their work will be complemented by A.I.

Independent workers with multiple revenue streams feel more secure than those working under a single employer

• Over 80% of independent workers strongly or somewhat agree that having multiple sources of income provides a greater level of security than relying on a single employer, and nine-in-ten (89%) agree having control over their work life allows them to adjust to changing economic conditions rather than being tied to the decisions of an employer. Among those who also hold a permanent job, six-in-ten (60%) believe they would be very likely to continue working as a freelancer and not look for another permanent job if they were to be laid off.

Women see a clear advantage to freelancing over traditional employment

• This year’s report reveals that women are pursuing freelance work for a number of reasons, including that they prefer to work from home (41% versus 31% men), want more flexibility in their schedule (39% versus 22% men), feel burned out (25% versus 17% men), want to avoid an unpleasant or toxic work environment (26% versus 15% men), and experience a lack of enjoyment in their work (22% versus 13% men).

The ability to “work from anywhere” remains a priority for freelancers and more plan to work and travel next year

• The ability to “work from anywhere” while traveling is a major factor or somewhat of a factor in the decision for nearly three-in-four (73%) freelancers who work independently to do so. Working remotely while traveling is becoming more common, with one-third (32%) of independent professionals reporting they did at least some work from remote locations in 2022 compared to only 23% in 2021.

Shake Ups Across Markets

The capital of country music is the fastest growing market for independent workers by both population and revenue

• Nashville ranks #1 for growth in population and revenue over the last two years. It’s estimated that this city saw nearly 40% growth in revenue and almost 25% growth in population. Creative independent professionals continue to thrive with earnings reaching over $1.5 billion in 2022.

Sunbelt havens continue to be among the top destinations for independent workers

• Over half a million independent workers are thriving in sundrenched markets like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Phoenix, and have earned an estimated $24.3 billion in 2022, and have a higher than average proportion of those offering professional services. Individually, Miami ranks #3 by population and revenue for independent workers, and has seen over 30% growth in revenue and nearly 15% growth in population since 2020.

While the population of independent professionals in Big Tech centers is slowing in growth, they are still among the highest earners in the country for freelance work

• Notable tech centers like San Jose, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle, have seen the slowest growth in population for independent professionals. These markets experienced lower than average growth in independent workers and revenues in the past 5 years, and the recent downturn in the technology sector coupled with high costs of living was likely a major driver. San Francisco has seen negative growth in population among creative, technical, and professional workers since 2017. That said, these workers are still among the highest earners in the country, with independent professionals in San Francisco and San Jose earning just under $60,000 on average in 2022.

For more detailed information and to view the full report visit fiverr.com/freelance-impact.

About Fiverr

Fiverr’s mission is to revolutionize how the world works together. We exist to democratize access to talent and to provide talent with access to opportunities so anyone can grow their business, brand, or dreams. From small businesses to Fortune 500, over 4 million customers worldwide worked with freelance talent on Fiverr in the past year, ensuring their workforces remain flexible, adaptive, and agile. With Fiverr’s Talent Cloud, companies can easily scale their teams from a talent pool of skilled professionals from over 160 countries across more than 600 categories, ranging from programming to 3D design, digital marketing to content creation, from video animation to architecture. Don’t get left behind - come be a part of the future of work by visiting fiverr.com, read our blog, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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27 Best Free WordPress Themes (Hand-Picked for 2024)

Updated: Mar 21, 2024, 15:48 PM

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One of the best things about WordPress is the huge variety of themes available for the platform.

We’ve had the opportunity to try many different WordPress themes over the years but quite a few of these are now outdated for current standards.

In this guide, I’ll talk about my favorite free WordPress themes that look and function great in 2024.

My Recommended Free WordPress Themes

• 1. OceanWP
• 2. Astra
• 3. Hestia
• 4. Neve
• 5. Sydney
• 6. Simple
• 7. SeedProd
• 8. Fremedy
• 9. North Shore
• 10. Foodica Lite
• 11. Agama
• 12. Albar
• 13. Vlogr
• 14. Ascend
• 15. Prolific
• 16. Business Owner
• 17. Nothing Personal
• 18. Just Read
• 19. Biscuit Lite
• 20. Screenr
• 21. Knight
• 22. Bravada
• 23. Business Intuition
• 24. Business Startup
• 25. Ashe
• 26. Mesmerize
• 27. Indiana
• Free WordPress Themes – FAQ

Best Free Themes for WordPress

Editor’s Pick 🌟 OceanWP is the one theme that I recommend without hesitation to WordPress beginners. It’s free, incredibly customizable, and satisfyingly user-friendly. The theme excels at offering an excellent depth of customizations without being overwhelming for users thanks to its intuitive use of the WordPress customizer. And its versatility makes it ideal for eCommerce, personal blogs, and influencer sites alike.

With the average cost of a premium theme coming in at more than $50, and thousands of free options to choose from in the WordPress theme repository, you can create an eye-catching WordPress site while saving money.

Whether you’re looking for the best free WordPress themes for business, blogs, or just a stunningly styled theme, I’ve put together a list of the free options you can get and enjoy right away.

1. OceanWP

This multipurpose theme tops my list. OceanWP belongs to that rare kind of WordPress theme that’s highly versatile and flexible while also being extremely beginner-friendly with its customizations.

The theme works beautifully with the WordPress customizer, giving you a vast and intuitive set of options for editing every aspect of your site. That means you have full control over how you want your navigation menus, top bar, page layouts, typography, and everything in between.

I was pleasantly surprised to see that it even allows you to style your headers and menus for desktops and mobiles separately. In my experience, it’s rare to see this level of depth in the free version of most themes.

And if you’re an eCommerce site, you’ll love the WooCommerce features you get with OceanWP. There’s an excellent range of options for customizing your shopping cart, checkout, and product pages along with various areas of a regular eCommerce site.

On top of that, it has a great variety of free templates/demos that you can import to tailor your site for specific niches and industries, such as membership sites, personal blogs, and corporate sites.

It’s no surprise that OceanWP is one of the fastest growing WordPress themes around, with its eCommerce readiness, and lightning-fast page load time.

2. Astra

Another powerful and fast-growing free WordPress theme is Astra. With this super-fast theme, you can cut down the time you spend designing your site by using one of the pre-built site templates.

You can customize tons of things without a single line of code, and change colors or fonts easily so you can match your brand. If you’d like to brand your website even more, check out this smart hack on how to create a WordPress custom login form.

3. Hestia

Hestia is one of ThemeIsle’s most popular products, with tons of 5-star reviews. ThemeIsle, founded in 2012, is one of the most well-known and popular theme shops. Hestia is a stylish and modern one-page theme that’s flexible for any type of website. It has a focus on speed and performance so your website will load quickly.

4. Neve

Neve by Themeisle made my list because it takes a mobile-first approach, so it’s got a beautiful responsive design. The free theme is also compatible with popular page-builders so it makes website building accessible for everyone. And since it’s from Themeisle, you know this lightweight theme will have reliable updates.

5. Sydney

Another great pick is Sydney, which also offers a mobile responsive design that looks amazing on all devices. This is an excellent theme for creatives trying to build their businesses. It includes a portfolio layout to show off all your best projects using stylish tiles that open up into quick view boxes so clients can take a closer look.

6. Simple

Simple is a free WordPress theme, built by Themify, that can easily add a Shopify store on your WordPress site. That way, you can turn your WordPress site into an eCommerce store where customers can buy products without having to redirect to Shopify. It’s also flexible enough for a regular blog website or business website.

7. SeedProd

SeedProd is a game-changer for anyone that wants to decide exactly how their website looks and functions, without needing any technical knowledge. It’s a powerful drag and drop WordPress page builder that includes landing page templates. Even though it’s a plugin, you can use the templates just like themes to give your site a custom look.

Plus, SeedProd works with all popular WordPress themes, so there’s no need to change your existing theme to use it.

8. Fremedy

Fremedy is a straightforward theme that runs on either Thesis 2 or Genesis and it’s free so you won’t overpay on building your website. It includes a customizable slider, portfolio functionality, and works across all major web browsers. It’s definitely one of the best WordPress portfolio themes for your website.

9. North Shore

North Shore‘s gorgeous design makes it a great choice for creating any website. The transparent header area lets you use bold homepage imagery by displaying either a static header image or a slider. This theme is free, but it does require a paid parent theme, unlike the others on this list.

10. Foodica Lite

Foodica Lite comes with a custom widget and it’s one of the best responsive WordPress themes around. It’s a superb theme for creating food-based blogs and recipe websites. In addition, it has a beautiful featured slider and WooCommerce integration.

11. Agama

Agama is another one of the best multipurpose themes on my list because it can be used in so many ways. The modern design makes this free theme look as sleek as a premium theme. On top of that, it integrates with WooCommerce and tons of popular page builders.

12. Albar

This highly rated free WordPress theme has a responsive design so you can use it to build a business website, portfolio website, online shop, or a simple blog. You can simply turn Albar into an eCommerce store by installing WooCommerce and using SiteOrigin’s easy drag and drop Page Builder, Or, you can start with one of the different page templates this theme offers.

13. Vlogr

If you’re a video blogger, Vlogr is definitely the best free WordPress theme for you. It supports major video hosting sites like YouTube and Vimeo, plus it’s mobile-friendly and responsive. Most importantly, this theme is retina and 4K ready, so your content will look crystal clear.

14. Ascend

Ascend has lots of features you think would only be found in a premium theme, and that’s why I love it. It has a stylish vertical menu and a beautiful transparent header that changes as you scroll. You can use this multipurpose theme for any business, a blog, or even an eCommerce shop.

15. Prolific

Another fantastic option if you’re looking for the best free multipurpose themes is Prolific. This theme is great for businesses since you can use custom widgets and a built-in testimonial section. There are a ton of great features with this free theme, but I especially love the custom color options and easy social media buttons.

16. Business Owner

With a bunch of fancy features normally saved for premium themes, Business Owner lands on my list of the best free WordPress themes because of the built-in live customizer. Seeing your changes as you make them is important when building a pretty looking website. It’s also got a responsive design and is SEO optimized.

17. Nothing Personal

Nothing Personal is a perfect free WordPress theme for blogs because it comes with 800+ Google Fonts to choose from. On top of that, there are a bunch of pretty styling options so you can design your blog as a direct representation of you and your brand. Also, it has different layout options, archive options, post templates, and custom colors.

18. Just Read

JustRead has a minimalist design that focuses on reading experience and speed. It’s got one of the best blog layouts out of all the free WordPress themes out there. It looks clean and simple, plus it makes a gorgeous portfolio website.

19. Biscuit Lite

If you’re looking for the best free WordPress theme for recipes, Biscuit Lite has to be mentioned. Food bloggers can start a site on this gorgeous theme template that is ultra-fast and has a responsive design, so your meals will look delicious on mobile devices, too.

20. Screenr

This bold theme features another modern fullscreen design perfect for agencies, bloggers, portfolios, freelancers, or businesses. Screenr would be an excellent pick for someone in the creative field if you’re trying to show off your taste for contemporary design.

21. Knight

One of the most visually impressive choices on this list of the best free WordPress themes is Knight. It’s one of the newer players in the game, but this block editor-supported WordPress Blog theme is becoming super popular because it’s suitable for any kind of website. Plus, it’s got all the bells and whistles of the rest of the list with its responsive design and super easy customization options.

22. Bravada

With Bravada, you get a mobile responsive, fully customizable theme that’s perfect for content-heavy sites like blogs and portfolios. It offers flashy CSS animations to impress all your site visitors. If you’re selling products online, you can easily integrate this theme with WooCommerce to create a beautiful virtual storefront.

23. Business Intuition

Business Intuition is a stylish and powerful multipurpose WordPress corporate theme that lets you make a stunning business, corporate, personal, or agency website. It’s easy to use and very fast, so you’ll have a cool looking website in just a few clicks.

24. Business Startup

This free theme has quite the visual wow factor. Just take one look at Business Startup and you’ll realize why it’s one of the best free WordPress themes out there. And it doesn’t just look great, you can also use the live customizer, page builder, and custom widgets to make your website perfect for you.

25. Ashe

The Ashe theme is ideal for bloggers who want to show off their posts in style. It includes a slider to feature your most recent content and promo boxes for your affiliate products. Of course, it’s also mobile responsive and optimized for search engines to help readers find your site.

26. Mesmerize

There are so many customizable options with the Mesmerize theme that hardly any 2 sites that use it end up looking alike. And its live customizer lets you see your changes in real-time when you edit your site. You can combine design options like spacings, background, overlay, graphic separator, header layout, and media type to obtain a truly unique and outstanding website.

27. Indiana

Because minimalist design themes are wildly popular right now, Indiana is another great free theme to be aware of. It’s got a stunning featured image on the home page, which is of course customizable. On top of that, it’s also got custom widgets and a live customizer.

And there you have it! You now know your options for the best free WordPress themes around.

Free WordPress Themes – FAQ

Still have some questions? Check out some of my most frequently asked questions about free WordPress themes below.

Are Free WordPress Themes Safe to Use?

Yes, most free WordPress themes are safe to use, especially those that come from the official WordPress theme directory. To lower your risk, use highly-rated themes from reputable developers. It’s also important to make sure the developer is providing regular updates.

Do Free WordPress Themes Offer Responsive Design?

Yes, there are many responsive themes available in the official WordPress theme directory. Before installing the theme, it’s a good idea to preview it to test it at various sizes to see how it will display on different devices. Be sure to check out the theme documentation, as well.

What Features Should I Look For in a Free Theme?

In a free theme, always look for features that improve ease of use. This includes a drag-and-drop user interface, blog templates, and the ability to customize certain aspects on-page. Remember to research support options ahead of time so you know what to expect if you need help.

Do Free Themes Limit My Design Options?

While free themes do aim to make it easier for you to make some of the most common customizations on your site, you’ll find that you have better and often more nuanced design options with a premium theme.

Are There Drawbacks to Using a Free WordPress Theme?

Each theme is different, but you could experience fewer theme updates, a lack of support, fewer customization options, fewer features, gated features, and basic designs when using a free WordPress theme. You can certainly make do with them, but a paid theme will offer more functionality, flexibility, and customization.

Next, Build Your Contact Form With WPForms

Now that you selected your free WordPress theme, you should consider building contact forms for your website.

WPForms Pro is the best way to do that because:

• It’s the most beginner-friendly WordPress contact form plugin and uses a drag and drop builder to create any form you like.
• It integrates with the most popular email marketing services and their free and paid plans, so you can keep costs low.
• It’s fully responsive and forms will look great on all devices, including mobile.
• Conditional logic helps you keep your forms clutter-free to keep visitors focused on completing the form.
• It lets you create a multi-page form to break the form into multiple pages for your users and enhance the user experience.
• Its new and updated user registration form addon has ready-made templates for password request forms and login forms that can remember recurring users.
• It allows you to create an interactive form on your theme helping you get more leads in a conversational tone, which can help you get more form conversions.
• You get access to priority support from a friendly and knowledgeable team.

Create Your WordPress Form Now

If you love free stuff, you should definitely check out our article on the best free WordPress plugins for your website. Also, check out how to connect WPForms to MailPoet, a free email marketing plugin.

What are you waiting for? Get started with the most powerful WordPress forms plugin today.

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