New Theme: Blogum
Today we are introducing a clean and minimalist theme, Blogum.
The Blogum Theme
Designed by WPShower, Blogum has a grid-based layout and is designed in a modern style. This very clean style allows your reader to precisely focus on your content.
Blogum has a widget area in the right sidebar. It also includes a full-width template to hide the sidebar. You are able to customize even more with a header image, background, and custom menu.
Blogum also supports three post formats, Aside, Image, and Gallery. Read all about Blogum’s features on the Theme Showcase.
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July 28th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Nice and tidy!
July 28th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
I already got my favourite theme
. Such themes are simple and offer a good overview, but I like more colours, more functions and things to change, how I am like them! 
July 28th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Cool, welcome Blogum. You are so fresh and clean. I highly appreciate the Theme Team, you guys make it difficult to chose which theme to use. hehehe
August 1st, 2011 at 9:39 pm
It’s a good problem to have
I’m glad you liked it.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
The beauty of simple! Perharps I should try this theme
July 28th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Very nice. Cleanliness personified.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Again, this one also is great… Good work!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
A very nice clean theme, though the type seems a bit small. I prefer more color, which is why I use Choco!
July 28th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Sleek and clean, I like this.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Very clean and modern. Very cool.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
nice one , tidy , calm and elegant
you have a good taste
i like it
July 28th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Probably going to try this. Love it over all, but that Heading Six feature really nails it. Looks like just what I’ve always wanted for pull quotes.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Hmm, I like that the columns aren’t in a normal pattern
July 28th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Oh that is nice and tidy
July 28th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Neat. I liked it from the very beginning. The option I lacked earlier was thet the photos I add are the same width each. This makes it even more tidy and well-organised. I’ll sure be using it for a looooooong time. Thanks for it. It’s exactly what I needed.
August 1st, 2011 at 9:46 pm
You are more than welcome!! I’m glad you like the theme!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
I like it, I might switch when I get bored with this layout.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Cool, a new theme each day. That’s a win!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Just the theme I have been waiting for, and I have tried many. Simple, clean lines, and best of all it didn’t delete all my post photos; I have many photos and to lose them in the changeover would have been a nightmare. Therefore, smooth transition for me and I love the modern-look cloud widgets!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Perfect for a site owner
July 28th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Cool theme!
July 28th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
sweet! it’s free.
that’s always a plus.
July 29th, 2011 at 12:15 am
I love you, WordPress, but it took you guys long enough to publish some good minimalist themese. THANK YOU.
July 29th, 2011 at 12:17 am
I’m a fan of minimalist themes and this one is very appealing. It also has some nice features as well that are very useful. I like the a nice styling feature for Heading Six. Thanks for introducing it.
August 1st, 2011 at 9:49 pm
You are very welcome and thank you for your help in the forum!! I’m also a big fan of minimal theme and this is a neat and timeless one.
July 29th, 2011 at 12:19 am
I like it but I think I’ll stick to my current theme. Thanks for coming up with new themes
July 29th, 2011 at 1:21 am
Crisp and clean theme…very nice.
July 29th, 2011 at 1:29 am
Nice and clean. Keep up the great work!
July 29th, 2011 at 2:08 am
Simple and clean. But I prefer Chateau.
July 29th, 2011 at 2:28 am
Beautiful layout. Good job!
July 29th, 2011 at 2:32 am
Thank you WordPress for all the minimalist themes.
July 29th, 2011 at 2:45 am
I personally like this theme. With a white background it is clean and simple. I think it is important that a site isn’t too cluttered and places emphasis on the content.
July 29th, 2011 at 3:13 am
Nice theme.
July 29th, 2011 at 3:30 am
Very nice! I’ll use it.
July 29th, 2011 at 4:02 am
I always appreciate the team for releasing new themes. Keep up the good work.
July 29th, 2011 at 4:17 am
Clean and organised. Reminds me of laundry starch in a good way
July 29th, 2011 at 5:13 am
wow – another free theme. Look like wordpress.com like to introduce free/paid theme alternately…
July 29th, 2011 at 5:20 am
The theme is clean and very nice. I would like a background color in the header though
July 29th, 2011 at 5:46 am
Thanks for this new theme. I like its name.
July 29th, 2011 at 6:01 am
Image-wise this is one very well-behaved theme!
July 29th, 2011 at 6:30 am
Well done
July 29th, 2011 at 6:47 am
WPShower is very elegant, I love all of their themes, blogum included, simple for a not so troubling blogging experience.
Cheers
August 2nd, 2011 at 3:35 pm
I agree. Many themes from WPShower are under our rader and hopefully to be available on WP.com soon!
July 29th, 2011 at 7:35 am
Love the look of this clean & simple but intelligent. I am on Coraline just now. Is it easy to switch? Should I take it off line to do so?
July 29th, 2011 at 8:35 am
simple and nice <3 I like it
July 29th, 2011 at 8:53 am
How interesting theme is.So cool!
July 29th, 2011 at 9:08 am
Very nice !!
July 29th, 2011 at 10:02 am
Like a superb stage for the coolest ballet
July 29th, 2011 at 10:29 am
What a clean theme! Nice work…
July 29th, 2011 at 11:00 am
These days, there are a lot of better themas for almost every weeks and always change my theme and confused which one I should choose.. Can you stop creating new please?
Thanks for amazing theme WordPress !
August 1st, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Warning! More and more themes to come
It’s a good problem to have 
I hope Blogum suits your blog. Thanks!
July 29th, 2011 at 11:07 am
Nice work ! Nice theme !
July 29th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Nice theme!
July 29th, 2011 at 11:25 am
This is the kind of theme that I like: clean, minimalistic and stylish.
I like the tag feature!
July 29th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Good job!
I am going to try it
July 29th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Nice one, Takashi – the first theme I thought about switching to in a while. The font integrates nicely.
Instead of a white background, I wonder how a light grey would look?
August 2nd, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Thanks, John. You can change the background color in Appearance → Background. Go ahead and try to see if Blogum suits you
July 29th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Very nice! Every time WordPress comes out with a new theme, it’s like getting an early Christmas present.
July 29th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Good .. worth trying
July 29th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Minimalist, simple yet formal. Allows the reader to concentrate on every entry a blogger posts…
July 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Great new theme! I love how the font is bold! Easier for me to see!
July 29th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Absolutely love the possibility to use marginalia with . Any change this feature will be available in older themes? Like “Manifest”, for example?
July 29th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
I like this theme – very simple and classic!
July 29th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Nice and clean! Now, what to do with it? -John
July 29th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Nice work, once again! Great layout and easy to read posts.
July 29th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Nice Theme…. thanks..
July 30th, 2011 at 12:31 am
Good job
It’s pretty.
July 30th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Thank you,
Theme Team for introducing this new minimalist and clean theme! Might consider it in the future. Keep them coming!
Cheers!
July 30th, 2011 at 4:06 am
Admittedly, I’ve been very frustrated with the latest WP themes, however this one is just lovely. I’m not going to switch because I’m in love with my current layout, however much kudos to the designer here, and kudos to you, WP! I agree with several others above me in that I appreciate your minimalist themes… I feel that what would be uber helpful at this point is more customization for each individual existing theme…but I’m getting away from my compliment here – good job!
July 30th, 2011 at 5:48 am
That does look very nice indeed.
July 30th, 2011 at 7:03 am
Nice Theme!!!
July 30th, 2011 at 9:42 am
Looks classy and clean!
July 30th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Totally awesome!
July 30th, 2011 at 11:48 am
This theme looks great indeed. I am sure people will be able to use it to enhance the creativity in the blogs.
July 30th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
This is nice. The uncluttered look of each page does make your text stand out more.
July 30th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Nice! Everything looks really compact. Nice work.
July 30th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Nice I guess, but I think there are several quite similar “whiteandblack” themes out there already. Good with so many new themes though!
July 30th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
I love this theme; I’m using it right now, and it’s already one of my favorites!
July 31st, 2011 at 3:06 am
Nice, but I really wish you had a nice theme with drop-down category boxes at the top as well as a custom header — I seem to have to select one or the other!
July 31st, 2011 at 4:47 am
Cool theme. I will switch to this theme on next month.
July 31st, 2011 at 8:17 am
Wow..cool. I love it
July 31st, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Love it! :0)
July 31st, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Thanks you guys!
August 1st, 2011 at 6:40 am
Very clean. I might try it!
August 1st, 2011 at 11:28 am
Clean, crisp, and nice theme!!!
August 1st, 2011 at 6:31 pm
A nice addition to your line up.
August 1st, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Very nice but I like more colours and more functions. Your idea is welcome.
August 1st, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Really clean, I may try it when I get home and have some time to play.
August 2nd, 2011 at 3:36 am
Very nice and clean. I like it!!
August 2nd, 2011 at 5:11 am
Nice! Good job!
August 2nd, 2011 at 6:19 am
Crisp as a winter’s day.
August 2nd, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Another clean style WordPress theme, excellent, it is like Twenty Ten / Eleven, simple, clean and functional.
August 2nd, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Nice and simple. Great.
August 2nd, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Really ready to change themes. This one could be It!
August 2nd, 2011 at 11:22 pm
The simpler, the better.
August 3rd, 2011 at 2:39 am
Blogum??? Hemm, it’s nice to try!!!
August 3rd, 2011 at 2:56 am
Nice theme.
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:13 am
Cool! I might choose this for my site. New WordPress theme, more to come!
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:27 am
Really great theme, nice and simple … congrats on being showcased for WP.com
August 6th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Very fresh yet light. Nice one!
August 6th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Very good. I like it!
August 10th, 2011 at 8:28 am
Sorry I just realised the pages appear at the top instead… guess not! Thanks though for this briliant, clean site.