Best Free Joomla 3.x Templates as of May 2013

Now Joomla 3.x stable release is available to download along with lots of possibilities. Bootstrap framework, Joomla User Interface (JUI) library, Icomoon Font Icon along with jQuery & Mootools – the new Joomla 3.x is much more user friendly than previous. Also it’s design is fully ready for mobile phones, not only the front-end but also the newly designed back-end.

Joomla template developers also started to release templates of Joomla 3.x. But currently it is very limited. Many developers and template clubs are still not released any templates for Joomla 3. But this is sure, more templates will release soon in coming months.

Here in this article I am listing few of those free templates that is currently available for Joomla 3 (As of 15 May 2013).

01. Music Free – By GavickPro

Music Free Joomla Template

Author: GavickPro
Best For: Blog / News Website / Music Website / Event Sharing / Social Media
Template Features: Gavern Framework / Custom Typography / Responsive Design / Custom Fonts / Social API / HTML5 / CSS3 / Cross-Browser Support / K2 / Tabs GK5 / News Show Pro GK4
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

02. SJ Joomla3 – By SmartAddons

SJ Joomla3 By SmartAddons

Author: SmartAddons
Best For: As this is a template framework you can develop any kind of website.
Template Features: Framework / 5 Predefined Styles / Responsive Design / Custom Fonts / SJ Basic News / SJ Carousel / Yt Plugin / Image Lazy Load / W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS 3 /
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

03. Meet Gavern – By GavickPro

Meet Gavern By GavickPro

Author: GavickPro
Best For: Blog / Company Website / Business Website / Portfolio Website
Template Features: Gavern Framework / Custom Typography / Responsive Design / Custom Fonts / Social API / HTML5 / CSS3 / Cross-Browser Support / Bootstrap Support
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

04. Shaper Helix – II – By JoomShaper

Shaper Helix II By JoomShaper

Author: JoomShaper
Best For: As this is a template framework you can develop any kind of website.
Template Features: Framework / Responsive Layout / Three Menu System / Color Presets / Shortcode / Cross browser support / CSS3 / HTML5 / RTL Support
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

05. Gantry Framework

Gantry Framework

Author: Gantry
Best For: As this is a template framework you can develop any kind of website.
Template Features: Framework / Responsive grid system / Stunning admin interface / XML driven / Powerful built-in fields / Per menu-item level control / Built-in extensible AJAX / RTL language support / Built-in LESS CSS compilation / Flexible grid layout system / Optimized codebase / Growl-style event notifications / Responsive HTML5 / 65 base module positions / 38 possible layout combinations / 4 Column Mainbody / Advanced typography / Joomla ACL support
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

06. DesignCanvas – By Joomlage

DesignCanvas By Joomlage

Author: Joomlage
Best For: Personal pages / Business Website / Blog
Template Features: 2 Style Options / 6 Layout Options / 3 Columns / Google fonts and Websafe fonts / Module Height Equalizer / Auto or Manual Width Control for Modules / 48 Module Positions / Rapid Horizontal Menu Setup / easily position Logo / RTL-LTR Support / Custom CSS / Custom Code
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

07. JF Vihrea – By JoomFreak

JF Vihrea By JoomFreak

Author: JoomFreak
Best For: Blog / Portfolio / Photography Website / Image Gallery
Template Features: Cross browser support / W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS Valid / Custom Content Typography / 1 preset style / Fullscreen Responsive / 5 Module positions
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

08. Mj Nustar – By MoJoomla

Mj Nustar By MoJoomla

Author: MoJoomla
Best For: Blog / Portfolio Website / Business Website / Company Website
Template Features: Responsive Design / Solid 960 Grid System / HTML 5 / CSS 3 / Custom Typography / Custom Fonts / Color Customization / Cross Browser Compatible
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

09. Afterburner2 – By RocketTheme

Afterburner2 By RocketTheme

Author: RocketTheme
Best For: Blog / Portfolio Website / Business Website / Company Website
Template Features: Fixed 960px/1200px & Responsive Layout options / 3 Preset Styles / 37 Module Positions / 1 Styled & Numerous Structural Module Suffixes / Powerful Gantry 4 Framework / Simple CSS Dropdown Menu / Cross Browser Compatible / HTML5 / CSS3 / LESS CSS
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

10. JSN Boot – By JoomlaShine

JSN Boot By JoomlaShine

Author: JoomlaShine
Best For: Blog / Portfolio Website / Business Website / Company Website
Template Features: 50+ template parameters / 4 color variations / 3 font styles / 37+ module positions / 5 menu styles / 120 module styles / Superb typography / Search Engine Optimized / Overrides for ALL default extensions / XHTML/CSS validated layout code / Lightweight optimized template graphics / Compatible with major browsers
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download

11. Avatar Simple – By JoomAvatar

Avatar Simple By JoomAvatar

Author: JoomAvatar
Best For: Blog / Portfolio Website / Business Website / Company Website
Template Features: Responsive feature / Multi colors / Bootstrap library / jQuery / Flexible layout with 60 modules positions / Support Google Font / Support Google Tracking Code for Google Analytics / K2 Support
Useful Links: Details | Demo | Download
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