15 Magazine / News Themes Built In Genesis Framework (Which Are Mobile Responsive, HTML5, And Lightweight)

These magazine / news themes are built in the Genesis Framework by StudioPress.

All 15 of them are mobile responsive + HTML5 and 14/15 are from StudioPress recommended developers (except Zigzagpress which is #13). I included sample websites, setup instructions, pricing, and other helpful resources in each of the theme’s description.

To help you more easily find a theme, I included multiple Genesis theme stores and a list of ‘theme types’ if you’re looking for WooCommerce, parallax, or another specific type of Genesis theme. You can use StudioPress’ Genesis installation instructions, plugins, and tutorials to get started. If you purchase a theme from StudioPress the Genesis Framework is included with your theme, otherwise you will need to buy it separately from StudioPress.

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1. Magazine Pro

Magazine Pro is featured on StudioPress so you know the coding quality is top notch. It’s lightweight, flexible, and features 3 homepage widget areas. Comes with 4 color styles, 6 layout options, page templates, a theme customizer, custom header and theme options. Includes setup instructions and there’s also a homepage customization Youtube tutorial which is specifically for Magazine Pro. Plenty of documentation to help you get started.

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2. News Pro

StudioPress’ News Pro is a lightweight, highly customizable theme for news or magazine websites. It includes 6 layout options, 5 color styles, multiple page templates, and theme options. This is another popular StudioPress theme that has been around for many years.

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3. Metro Pro

Metro Pro is a Genesis magazine theme with 5 colors styles and 6 layout options. It’s similar to News Pro and Magazine Pro but has a slightly different design. Metro Pro also has a YouTube video tutorial with 10,000+ views that shows you exactly how to setup your site.

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4. Eleven40 Pro

Eleven40 Pro is one of the nicest blog themes built in the Genesis Framework which can be used for a magazine or news website. It’s simple design makes it easy to organize your content in the most efficient way possible. I have used Eleven40 Pro for multiple websites and it’s honestly one of my favorite themes to work with. It’s simple and super flexible. Here is an Eleven40 Pro YouTube video review if you want to take a look at the options you have.

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5. Foodie Pro

Foodie Pro is a little more pricey but is worth it if you want a state of the art blog (doesn’t have to be a food blog). Includes 3 color options, optional ad space, a widgetized homepage, and everything you need to build a beautiful, SEO-friendly blog in WordPress and Genesis. Minimalistic Baker has an entire Youtube tutorial series dedicated to setting up Foodie Pro.

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6. Brunch Pro

Brunch Pro is Foodie’s sister theme and features 3 images on the homepage. The navigation menu is on top, other than those features it’s very similar to Foodie. Brunch comes with 8 layouts and many of the features Foodie has. Pull them up side-by-side and do a comparison. Here’s a Youtube tutorial on Brunch Pro (well, more of an overview of the general features).

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7. Modern Blogger Pro

Modern Blogger Pro was developed by Pretty Darn Cute Design who creates feminine Genesis themes, many of which can be used for a magazine site. Modern Blogger Pro was originally featured on StudioPress but can still be purchased on PDCD’s website. It’s pre-styled for WooCommerce but you don’t have to use WooCommerce if you don’t want to.

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8. Pretty Chic

Pretty Chic was developed by Pretty Darn Cute Design and has optional WooCommerce functionality. This magazine-style theme comes with a sticky header/navigation, optional fullwidth ad widget, 1-3 navigation menus, and is retina-ready. PDCD is also a recommended Genesis developer listed on StudioPress’ website so you know they (Lindsey) is reliable.

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9. Glam

Glam was developed by Lauren from Restored 316 Designs who is also a recommended Genesis developer. She has 16+ feminine WooCommerce themes in her theme store, though they don’t have to be feminine, and they don’t have to be WooCommerce either. You can easily change the styling to match your brand and content. All Lauren’s themes come with setup instructions and she offers theme installation / branding services if needed (it’s always nice when the developers does this). If you haven’t checked out her store, I would do so.

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10. Blossom

Blossom is the 2nd Genesis theme I listed from Restored 316 Designs. Also optional to have it feminine or WooCommerce, but the option is there if you need it. Blossom comes with 11 different colors, 3 layouts, and 6 different homepage layout options (makes it much easier to see different variations of how the theme can be customized). Check it out for yourself…

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11. Decorated

Decorated was developed by The Pixelista, another StudioPress recommended Genesis developer. Decorated comes with 3 color styles and 6 layout options. They say it’s perfect for the home, craft, or fashion blogger – but it can also be customized into any magazine or news-style website. The Pixelista has 6 Genesis total which you can view in their store.

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12. Crave

Crave was also developed by The Pixelista and comes with 3 color options (teal, citrus, berry), and 3 layout options. Again, you don’t have to use this as a food-based theme; everything can be customized to match your brand and content. All Pixelista Genesis themes include setup instructions, and I believe all them are also mobile responsive + HTML5. Here’s a YouTube video overview of Crave by Jessica Huff, developer of the Crave Genesis theme.

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13. Xplorer

Zigzagpress is not a recommended Genesis developer of StudioPress, but I have used their themes for multiple sites and they are very easy to work as you can read in my Zigzagpress review. Super clean, and most come with shortcodes for easier theme customization. Other than their themes can sometimes have types, I have no complaints. While I haven’t used the Xplorer theme, I have used Drone, Zen, Prestige, and Mindfulness. All were great to work with and successfully built great websites with them. Would definitely check out Zigagpress.

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14. Joshua

Rebecca Gill from Web Savvy Marketing has a collection of Genesis themes specifically designed for different industries – the Joshua travel theme is just 1 of them. It’s more of a compact layout than most Genesis themes and is translation ready. While Web Savvy recently discontinued many of their themes, Joshua remains available on this theme store.

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15. Runway Pro

Runway Pro was featured on StudioPress awhile ago, but can still be purchased through the Viva La Violette website. I love this theme store even if it is tailored for females – maybe it’s because purple is my favorite color. Heather also provides customization services if you need help. She’s got 7 feminine Genesis themes total which you can find in her store.

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Which Genesis magazine theme did you like the best? I’m always looking to improve these lists so if you have any feedback (or you need help choosing a theme), leave me a comment. And if you found this list helpful, please share. Thanks ahead of time – I appreciate it.

Cheers!