9 best blog templates for Framer
Nine Framer blog templates worth your time in 2026. What they do, what they cost, and who they’re made for. Launch your blog in days, not months.
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Introduction
A good blog does three jobs. It grows an audience, it builds trust, and it sends business your way. The hard part is getting from idea to published fast. And continuing to publish to your blog.
A premade blog template can reduce the set-up time significantly. Plus, you get high-quality design, a CMS that’s actually nice to use, and performance that doesn’t need maintenance. You focus on writing, the template handles the rest.
In this guide, you’ll find five strong blog options for 2025. Each one has a different style and feature set. I’ll call out who it suits, the standout features, and what you gain in day‑to‑day publishing.
1. Compose
Compose is a vibrant, clean blog template with a friendly, modern look. Great for personal blogs and founder journals. A fresh pastel palette and tidy grid keep things clear.
Key features
- Seven ready‑to‑use pages (Home, About, All articles, Subscribe, Blog post, Category, 404)
- Native Framer forms for email capture and more
- CMS pagination for long article lists
- Global colour and type styles
- Page‑load animations
- Fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile
Perfect for
Bloggers, creators, and entrepreneurs who want a simple, modern blog.
Price and licence
$129 · Single site license
Benefits
- Fast to set up with sensible defaults
- Pagination built in for scale
- Easy to restyle with global tokens
Preview · Get Compose →
2. Narrate
Narrate takes an editorial approach. Big type, smart spacing, and a magazine feel. Ideal for teams or solo writers who publish often.
Key features
- Seven ready‑to‑use pages (Home, All articles, Subscribe, Blog post, Category, Author, 404)
- Native Framer forms for newsletter sign‑ups
- CMS for posts, categories, and author pages
- Global styles and page effects
- Fully responsive across breakpoints
Perfect for
Writers, news publications, and magazines that need author profiles on their blog.
Price and licence
$129 · Single site license
Benefits
- Editorial polish out of the box
- Author pages and CMS ready on day one
- Easy to make global style tweaks
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3. Reflect
Reflect is simple and cinematic. Clear typography and generous spacing let your writing breathe. Ideal when you want focus and speed.
Key features
- Six ready‑to‑use pages (Home, All articles, Subscribe, Blog post, Category, 404)
- Native Framer forms
- CMS for posts and categories
- Global styles and page effects
- Fully responsive
Perfect for
Writers and publications that want an uncluttered blog with a modern approach to typography and layout.
Price and licence
$129 · Single site license
Benefits
- Less to configure, more to publish
- Crisp, editorial layout
- Fast to brand with your colours and type
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4. Monograph
Darkfolio has a moody aesthetic with crisp typography. Making your work pop against the dark-themed canvas. Ideal for creatives looking for a modern portfolio with a fixed bottom navigation.
Key features
- Five ready‑to‑use pages (Home, About, Contact, Blog post, 404)
- Automatic light/dark theme switching
- Dynamic category filtering
- Built‑in global search
- Global styles and scroll transforms
- Fully responsive
Perfect for
Designers, founders, and small teams who want a polished blog hub.
Price and licence
$129 · single-site licence
Benefits
- Search and filtering included
- Looks great in light and dark
- Feels like a real product from day one
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5. Scribe
Scribe is clean and minimal. It’s the quickest route to a no‑nonsense blog with room to grow. Light/dark mode comes ready to go.
Key features
- Seven ready‑to‑use pages (Home, About, All articles, Subscribe, Blog post, Category, 404)
- Automatic light/dark theme switching
- CMS for posts and categories
- Global styles and page effects
- Fully responsive
Perfect for
Writers, bloggers, and news teams who value speed and clarity.
Price and licence
$129 · single-site licence
Benefits
- Neutral look and feel that can adapt many uses
- Automatic light and dark-mode built-in
- Scales well as you add more and more blog posts
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Conclusion
The fastest blogs win. Not because they cut corners, but because they remove friction. A Framer template gives you a proven layout, a tidy CMS, and built‑in speed — so you can publish more often.
Here is a quick launch checklist:
- Pick a template that matches your goals, features and style preferences
- Fill in your categories, authors, and blog posts in the CRM (or you can import these if you already have them!)
- Tweak the global styles to match your brand and preferences
- Connect your email signup forms
- Start publishing blog posts
- Then keep publishing, measuring, and iterating
Frequently asked questions about Framer blog templates
What is a Framer blog template?
A pre‑designed site in Framer with pages, components, and styles. You swap content, tweak tokens, and publish—no code required.
Why use Framer for a blog?
Visual editing, a built‑in CMS, fast image optimisation, site search, and solid SEO tools. You get speed without losing control.
Does Framer support RSS feeds?
Not natively. If you need RSS, use a generator or a third‑party embed. Many creators add a simple feed service and link it in the header.
How do I add site search?
Insert the search component and publish. Framer indexes your pages so readers can find posts instantly.
Can I migrate from another platform?
Yes. Export your posts to CSV and import them into Framer CMS. Map fields like title, date, category, summary, and body.
What about pagination for long article lists?
Use CMS pagination (load more or infinite scroll) on your index pages. Most templates here include it out of the box.
How do I collect emails?
Use Framer’s native forms to send submissions to email, a webhook, or Google Sheets. Or embed providers like Formspree or Mailchimp.
Do Framer templates support dark mode?
Many come with automatic light and dark-mode based on your system preferences.
If your template doesn't have dark mode colours configured you can easily add this yourself. Click your colour style under "Assets" then in the colour picker you'll see a moon icon — simply choose the colour you want to show for dark mode and you're good to go. Then your site will automatically show the light or dark theme version based on your system preferences.
What’s the quickest way to launch?
Pick the template that matches your structure, import your existing posts, wire up the subscribe forms, fill in SEO basics, connect your domain, and publish the same day.
6. Fuselle
Fuselle is an editorial blog template with a magazine aesthetic. Large type, gradient accents, and colour-block layouts give each post a distinct visual weight — the kind of layout that makes readers scroll rather than bounce. It has full CMS support, built-in analytics, and native newsletter forms. No dark mode, which is the main trade-off at this price.
Key features
- Full CMS for posts and categories
- Built-in analytics (no third-party tool needed)
- Automated SEO metadata fields
- Native Framer forms for newsletter sign-ups
- Slideshow and ticker components
- Sticky scrolling effects
- Animations and scroll effects throughout
Perfect for
Independent bloggers, content creators, and niche publications who want a magazine-quality editorial layout without the price tag to match.
Price and licence
$49 · Single site licence
Benefits
- Magazine-quality design at less than half the price of most full-featured blog templates on this list
- Built-in analytics means one less tool to configure on launch day
- Bold type and gradient accents give it a visual voice that’s genuinely distinctive
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7. Essayist
Essayist is a personal blog template for writers who want the text to do the work. The layout is deliberately restrained — clean typography, focused reading width, no visual noise competing with the content. It’s the template you pick when the writing is the product. No complex CMS or multi-author setup; just a clean space to publish.
Key features
- CMS for posts and categories
- Newsletter subscribe page
- Clean typographic layout optimised for reading
- SEO metadata fields
- Minimal chrome — design stays out of the way of the content
- Fast to configure and publish
Perfect for
Personal bloggers, essayists, and writers publishing long-form content where the writing is the product, not the brand.
Price and licence
$59 · Single site licence
Benefits
- Restraint is the design choice — the layout disappears and the writing doesn’t compete with chrome
- Lowest configuration overhead on this list — fewer moving parts before you can publish
- Price reflects scope: focused, personal, not overbuilt
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8. TheNews
TheNews is a multi-section magazine template built for publications and editorial blogs with high post volume. The layout handles a dense front page well — multiple content sections, clear hierarchy, and strong scannability for readers who arrive to browse rather than read a single piece. The news aesthetic is specific; it works best when you’re publishing several times a week.
Key features
- CMS for posts, categories, and authors
- Multi-section front page for high post volume
- Author pages included
- Featured and recent post sections
- Editorial news layout with strong typographic hierarchy
- SEO-ready metadata structure
Perfect for
Digital publications, niche newsletters publishing multiple pieces per week, and editorial teams who need a front page that surfaces a lot of content at once.
Price and licence
$75 · Single site licence
Benefits
- Multi-section front page handles volume without the layout breaking down
- Author pages and category sections are built in — no workarounds needed for team publications
- News aesthetic reads as credible to readers who take editorial content seriously
Preview · Get TheNews →
9. Article X
Article X is a clean, content-first blog template from Flowmance. The layout puts reading experience front and centre — well-considered typography, a clear article structure, and enough polish to feel professional without overshadowing the writing. At $59 it’s priced for individuals and small publications, and the scope reflects that: this is a dedicated writing space, not a full media platform.
Key features
- CMS for posts and categories
- Article-focused typographic layout
- Newsletter subscribe page
- SEO metadata fields
- Clean, minimal design system
- Fast to configure and publish
Perfect for
Writers, independent journalists, and small publications who want a professional reading experience without overbuilding the design.
Price and licence
$59 · Single site licence
Benefits
- Content-first layout keeps the reading experience clean across every article
- Low configuration overhead — fewer moving parts before you can publish
- Price and scope are well-matched for individual writers and small teams