Anariel features not only a modern and minimalist design, it is also a standout free WordPress blog theme for one reason: the focus is on YOUR content first and foremost. We decided to release it also as LITE version so you can first take it on a test drive before deciding whether it’s a good choice for you. But if you don’t need premium features and are satisfied with what this version has to offer, you can keep using it forever with no limitations. Anariel Lite is licensed under 100% GPL. So start your blogging journey with a great WordPress blog theme.
How to Start A WordPress Blog
If this will be your first WordPress blog and if you are unsure of how to proceed, do not worry. We prepared a thorough guide that will explain everything from scratch (web hosting and domain name) to monetizing your blog. No matter what the main topic of your future blog is (whether you decide to create a blog “how to write my research paper” or a gardening blog for beginners), you will find our guide helpful.
Recommended Web Hosting
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The theme is missing the style.css stylesheet
This is probably the single most asked question related to WordPress. It doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with the theme, you just need to uninstall the first package. Inside you will find the Theme, documentation, necessary plugins, child theme, and demo content. So make sure that the file you are uploading is named simply anariel-lite.zip which is the main theme.
Anariel is a classy and modern WordPress Fashion Blog for all the Bloggers out there who strive towards minimalism. Its retina ready and fully responsive design will look amazing and work fluently on all the devices, mobile, tablet, and desktop. To save time and start your online experience even easier and quicker, Anariel comes with 6 pre-defined demos that you can install with one simple click of your mouse or trackpad.
List Of Our Free WordPress Themes
In case Anariel is not what you are looking for and would prefer a different design or functionality for your website do check out our other Themes:
- Lavander Lite (Lifestyle Blog)
- Fashy Lite (Fashion Blog)
- Ragnar Lite (Personal Blog)
- Everly Lite (Personal Blog)
- Freyja Lite (Personal Blog)
- Mynd Lite (Minimal Portfolio)
- Marketeer Lite (Ecommerce for digital products)
Or check our big collection where we compare and describe many of them and explain why they might be a good fit for your blog. Who knows, you might just find a perfect one for your website.
How to Setup Anariel Theme
We just prepared a thorough guide about how to properly install Anariel Lite and its demo content. Be sure to check it out if you are unsure how to proceed with your installation and if anything goes wrong. There is also a special section that sums up all the benefits of the premium version if you ever need more from your Anariel Lite.
Download Anariel Free WordPress Blog Theme
We offer our customers a demo version of the Premium Theme. Some settings (like color changing and Revolution Slider) are disabled in theme’s options. This way you can try the Theme out and if you really like it and would like to enjoy all the features it has to offer, you can buy it later on. There are no strings attached whatsoever, if the free version is enough for your needs, you can continue using it forever, with no extra limitations added over time. Click on the button below to get your copy of Anariel Lite. We hope you enjoy it very much!
Live Preview
To see how beautiful Anariel really is, check out the live demo.
Premium Version
If you like Anariel Lite and think that it would be a good solution for your blog, please also take a look at the premium version. For everyone that likes out Anariel Lite, we are offering 20% discount for the premium version.
DISCOUNT CODE: anariel-lite
Extra Features From Premium Version
While the Lite version is fully functional, some perks can only be unlocked in the premium version.
- Revolution Slider plugin
- Essential Grid Plugin
- Unlimited Colors
- Choose from over 700 Google Fonts
- 6 different layouts (grid, fullwidth, different versions of the default skin, …)
- Automatic Updates
- Premium Support
You can check how the Theme looks like with Premium Slider and in several different layouts, please check our LIVE PREVIEW FOR PREMIUM VERSION.
The typography of the Theme
Typography plays an important role in web design, especially in minimal blog Themes. I wanted a font that has great readability and also some playfulness in it so the blog doesn’t have a dull feel to it. Fonts are:
- Lora Google Font for headings.
- Open Sans Google Font for body and menu text.
- Alentine Premium Font for the Logo.
Responsive & Retina Ready
Anariel is fully responsive and retina ready. It will look amazing on any mobile device.
Feature List
- Revolution Slider (only in premium version)
- Essential Grid (only in premium version)
- Grid, Fullwidth, Boxed, and Default with Sidebar Layouts
- Beautiful and seamless design
- Fast loading
- Google Web Fonts
- SEO optimized
- Made for readability
- Creative Design
- Video, Gallery, Audio, Standard and Link Posts Templates
- Clean and Crisp Design
- CSS3 Features and Animations
- Detailed written help file
- Email subscription
- Instagram Feed
- Facebook integration
- Social Media integration
- Responsive Mode
- Gallery Posts
- Full Page & Fixed width support
- Shortcodes
- Video embed
- Full-Width Pages with Slideshow
- Sidebar Pages with Slideshow
- Audio Posts
- Video Posts
- Boxed version
- Upper block on Homepage
- About us block
- Quote block
- Instagram block
- Unlimited colors (only in premium version)
In case you would like to do a little more research about free Themes and which one to choose, we prepared a great collection of Top Blog Themes for the year 2020. So you can choose the perfect new WordPress Theme for the start of your blogging journey.
Recommended Web Hosting
We partnered up with Bluehost to promote one of the best web hosting for WordPress. Built on revolutionary VPS technology, they’ve engineered a unique architecture designed to make WordPress scream. Everything you need to make WordPress websites secure, easy to use, and extremely fast comes standard.
How To Monetize Your Blog
Monetization of the blog can be hard but if done properly, you can earn some extra money on the side for your efforts. Learn about the best ways to make money with blogging and use affiliate marketing, online courses, digital products, or consulting to maximize your earnings from your blog.
FAQ
Below are some of the most common questions related to our Themes.
The theme is missing the style.css stylesheet – this is probably the single most asked question related to WordPress. It doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with the theme, you just need to uninstall the first package. Inside you will find the Theme, documentation, necessary plugins, child theme, and demo content. So make sure that the file you are uploading is named simply anariel-lite.zip which is the main theme.
Tutorial on how to Setup the Theme
We prepared a short tutorial on how to set up the free blog theme and what are the advantages of the premium version.
Premium Support
Support comes with the premium version of the Theme. You can purchase it from our Anariel dedicated product page.
- Help with included 3rd party plugins and assets
- Help with Theme installation and demo content set up (so the Theme looks like our demos)
- Minor CSS tweaks
- Other questions
Theme Updates
We regularly make safety and feature updates to make sure your website is secured and up to date.
CHANGE LOG
Version 1.5
- Support for PHP8
- Fixed issue with theme demo content import
Version 1.4.1.
- added option for auto-updates
- added additional sidebar to post single pages
Credits
During this project, we have used the following assets:
Images and Illustrations
- Unsplash
- DeathToStock
- DreamyPixel – for some of the most amazing high-resolution images on the web
- Wunderstock
Licensing
Anariel Lite is licensed under 100% GPL.
Premium version of Anariel WordPress Blog Theme
If you like Anariel Lite and think that it would be a good solution for your blog, please also take a look at the premium version. Until then, have fun testing Anariel.
Download Anariel Lite For FREE
Changelog
V1.3 – 1.9.2020 – Important update for WordPress 5.5.x
- Fixed issue with saving theme options
- Fixed issue with the infinite scroll on grid view
- WordPress 5.5.x ready
V1.1
- Fixed featured boxes breaking style on activation
- Responsive mode improvements
- Minor CSS Fixes
- Updated plugins to latest versions
V1.0
- Initial version
5 Comments
I downloaded this theme, but there is no way to navigate between pages on a mobile device or tablet. Did I do something wrong? craft-at-home-mom.com
Hi,
check this tutorial:
https://premiumcoding.com/premiumcoding-help-article/navigation-menu-settings/
Thanks.
Kind regards.
Oh, I forgot to mention there is also a weird grey box at the top of my “blog” page that I can’t make go away.
Hi,
what is your URL? Thanks.
Hello! Is this theme “translation-ready”?