HPSTR
A responsive, modern blog theme by Michael Rose with a tumble-log sensibility. Large featured images, smooth animations, and a clean reading experience for visual-forward blogs.
About this Theme
HPSTR (pronounced “hipster”) is one of Michael Rose’s earlier Jekyll themes and remains one of the most visually striking options in the ecosystem. Its defining feature is the large full-width header image on each post — combined with smooth CSS animations, it creates a reading experience that feels polished and intentional.
The sliding navigation menu and responsive layout were ahead of their time when the theme launched, and the overall design has aged well. Rose is the author of Minimal Mistakes and So Simple, so the code quality and documentation are characteristically excellent.
Who is it for? Bloggers who want a visually bold, image-forward theme with smooth animations and a strong sense of style — particularly those publishing photography, design, or creative work alongside writing.
Features
- Large featured header images per post
- Smooth CSS animations and transitions
- Responsive mobile-first design
- Sliding menu navigation
- Disqus comments
- Google Analytics
- Tag and category pages
- Syntax highlighting
- Social sharing buttons
- GitHub Pages compatible
100% Free & Open Source
Free
MIT License · No sign-up required