Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Independent Publisher
A beautiful reader-focused WordPress theme, for you.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Independent Publisher launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Publishing platform, reinvented, open source w/ new Mac app
2015 · wpcalypso.wordpress.com · its alternatives →
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The first Medium.com like WP theme with great readability
2017 · demo.proteusthemes.com · its alternatives →
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OptimizePress▲129Marketing site/landing page builder for Wordpress
2015 · optimizepress.com · its alternatives →
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Make▲95Beautiful and customizable WordPress page builder.
2016 · thethemefoundry.com · its alternatives →
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Curated Theme▲165A WordPress theme to easily make your own curated directory.
2016 · its alternatives →
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Beaver Builder▲233A drag and drop design system for WordPress
2017 · wpbeaverbuilder.com · its alternatives →
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Create a beautiful mobile-friendly blog with 1 click
2023 · superbthemes.com · its alternatives →
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Glyph▲6Readability-focused WordPress theme for content creators
2015 · themeforest.net · its alternatives →
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PageLines▲161Real time editing and design system for ANY WordPress theme
2016 · pagelines.com · its alternatives →
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Themeora▲7WordPress themes from independent authors in one place
2017 · themeora.com · its alternatives →
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Create beautiful, engaging content with WordPress
2015 · arraythemes.com · its alternatives →
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