Themes
Built-in / Default Themes
These themes ship with every OJS installation and require no additional download.
| Theme | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Default Theme | Clean, accessible default. Fully responsive. | Bundled with OJS |
| Health Sciences Theme | Designed for medical/health journals; meets WCAG standards | Bundled with OJS |
Free & Community Themes
Themes available at no cost — maintained by PKP or the wider community.
| Theme | Author | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion | PKP | Full-width, image-rich layout ideal for humanities journals | GitHub |
| Pragma | PKP | Minimalist, content-focused design | GitHub |
| Classic | PKP | Traditional academic journal look | GitHub |
| Bootstrap3 | PKP | Bootstrap 3-based customizable parent theme | GitHub |
| Manuscript | PKP | Clean, manuscript-style layout | GitHub |
| OJS3 Theme Base | Community | Base theme for custom child themes | Forum Thread |
| Material | Community | Material Design-inspired layout | PKP Forum |
How to install
Download the theme, unzip it into /plugins/themes/, and activate it via Administration → Website → Appearance → Theme.
Professional & Paid Themes
| Theme / Provider | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Lepido | Premium journal theme with advanced layout options | Lepido |
| JournalKit | Commercial OJS themes with support | Search PKP Marketplace |
| Custom Theming (PKP Services) | PKP can build bespoke themes | PKP Services |
| Freelancer (Upwork/Fiverr) | Custom theme development; search "OJS theme" | Upwork · Fiverr |
tip
Always verify theme compatibility with your OJS version before purchasing. Ask vendors for a demo on OJS 3.5+.