How to Find Kirby Themes Compatible With Your Kirby Version

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getkirby-themes.com tags every listed theme with the Kirby version it was built for — kirby 2, kirby 3, kirby 4, or kirby 5 — and provides category filters so you can narrow the list to your version before you buy or download. Match the tag to the Kirby version running on your site; a theme built for a different major version may not work correctly.

Why the version tag matters

Kirby is a file-based CMS (no database). Themes are built against a specific major version of the CMS, and the site organizes its catalog around that fact. The category counts on the homepage show how the 14 listed themes are distributed:

Category Themes
All Themes 14
kirby 2 8
kirby 3 2
kirby 4 2
kirby 5 2

Because the majority of the catalog targets kirby 2, the version filter is the fastest way to avoid browsing themes you can't use.

Step-by-step: filter to your version

  1. Check your Kirby version first. Confirm which major version your site runs before you shop. The theme tag has to match that number.
  2. Open the category filter. On getkirby-themes.com, use the version categories (kirby 2, kirby 3, kirby 4, kirby 5) to narrow the list, or click "SEE ALL THEMES" to browse everything and read each tag.
  3. Read the tag on each theme card. Every listing shows its version tag next to the maker's name — for example, Tablo Arc is tagged #kirby 5, Tablook is #kirby 4, and Kreate is #kirby 3.
  4. Open the live demo. Each theme has a "LIVE DEMO" link so you can see the design in action before committing.
  5. Buy or download. Paid themes show a "BUY" button with a price; free themes show "FREE DOWNLOAD."

Expected result: a shortlist where every theme's tag matches your Kirby version, so you don't waste time on incompatible options.

Themes by version (from the current listing)

kirby 5

  • Tablo Arc — by Jakub Pelák — $43
  • Zero One — by Branko Matić — $75

kirby 4

  • Tablook — by Jakub Pelák — $33
  • Tablog — by Jakub Pelák — $11

kirby 3

  • Kreate — by Kothemes — $49
  • Lemmon Portfolio — by Jakub Pelák — FREE DOWNLOAD

kirby 2

  • Frobox — by Andy Kramer — $25
  • Koncrete — by Joro Yordanov — $29
  • MIRON — by Andy Kramer — $15
  • Kompact — by Joro Yordanov — FREE DOWNLOAD
  • Frisk — by Leon Siekmann — FREE DOWNLOAD
  • Kirby Project Hub Theme — by Gunther Groenewege — $19
  • typewriter — by Alessandro Bellini — $12
  • Vessel - Portfolio — by Ian Cox — $20

Common pitfalls

  • Buying before checking the tag. A theme tagged #kirby 3 won't necessarily run on a kirby 5 site. Confirm the version match before paying.
  • Assuming a theme includes Kirby itself. The site states that no matter which theme you purchase, you'll need a Kirby license. The theme price is separate from the CMS license.
  • Skipping the demo. The live demo is the only way to judge layout, responsiveness, and content structure before buying.
  • Overlooking free options. Several themes are free downloads (Lemmon Portfolio, Kompact, Frisk), so check those before assuming you must pay.

Quick decision guide

  • On kirby 5? Choose from Tablo Arc or Zero One.
  • On kirby 4? Choose from Tablook or Tablog.
  • On kirby 3? Choose from Kreate or the free Lemmon Portfolio.
  • On kirby 2? You have the widest choice — eight themes, including three free downloads.
  • Want to add your own theme? The site has an "ADD NEW THEME" option for makers.