As the description suggests, they are totally free. The absence of a lot of premium features and widgets means they are usually designed in a minimalist fashion; which is a good thing because that gives them a quicker loading time — giving your website a speed boost. Most of them have premium versions so it’s easy to upgrade if you really like the theme. If downloaded from WordPress.org’s official theme directory, you can be sure they have been officially reviewed. Free WordPress themes have limited features — taking away much of the functionality that gives a professional look to websites. Free or premium WordPress themes: Which one should you go for?
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