HybridMag is a clean, fast, and well-structured WordPress theme created to meet the core needs of bloggers and content creators.
The theme offers multiple blog layouts, flexible header options, sidebar controls, and essential customization settings — allowing you to build a professional website without unnecessary complexity. Whether you’re running a personal blog, a niche content site, or a small magazine, HybridMag gives you a solid and dependable foundation.
Block Editor & Classic Editor — Together
While HybridMag is fully compatible with the Gutenberg block editor, it also recognizes that many websites still rely on the Classic Editor and classic widgets.
HybridMag includes a unique option that allows you to:
- Use the Block Editor only on selected pages
- Continue using the Classic Editor on other posts or pages
This makes HybridMag ideal for existing websites that want to gradually adopt blocks — without rebuilding everything at once.
Built for Performance & Stability
HybridMag is coded according to WordPress standards, ensuring:
- Fast loading times
- SEO-friendly structure
- Compatibility with modern and older browsers
- Responsive design across all devices
A Complete Free Theme — With Room to Grow
HybridMag’s free version includes everything needed to launch and run a content-driven website confidently.
For users who want more design flexibility, advanced layout control, and enhanced content presentation, HybridMag Pro is available as a seamless upgrade.
HybridMag Free vs Pro
Core Publishing Features
Everything you need to publish content confidently.
| Feature | HybridMag Free | HybridMag Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Gutenberg editor support | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Classic Editor support | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Selective Gutenberg per page | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Responsive layout | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| SEO-friendly structure | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Clean, standards-compliant code | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Design & Layout Control
More control for bloggers who care about design details.
| Feature | HybridMag Free | HybridMag Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Basic typography settings | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Advanced typography controls | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Color customization | Basic | Advanced |
| Header & layout options | Limited | Extended |
| Sticky navigation | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Sticky sidebar | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Sidebar Before Header | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Sidebar Before Footer | ❌ | ✔️ |
Content Discovery & Reading Experience
Help readers discover more content naturally.
| Feature | HybridMag Free | HybridMag Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Blog & archive layouts | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Infinite scroll (blog / archive) | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Auto-load next post on single articles | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Related posts | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Post subtitle support | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Social sharing options | ❌ | ✔️ |
Magazine & Homepage Building
Design magazine-style layouts without page builders.
| Feature | HybridMag Free | HybridMag Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Companion plugin | Optional | ✔️ |
| Post Blocks for layouts | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Post Blocks inside articles | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Widget-based homepage sections | ❌ | Extended |
| Demos | 2 | 3 |
Workflow & Upgrade Experience
Upgrade safely without rebuilding your site.
| Feature | HybridMag Free | HybridMag Pro |
|---|---|---|
| One-click demo import | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| No content loss on upgrade | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| No redesign required | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Lifetime updates | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Support | Community | Priority |
Best For
Choose the version that fits your site’s growth stage.
| Use Case | HybridMag Free | HybridMag Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Personal blogs | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Growing blogs | ⚠️ | ✔️ |
| Content-heavy websites | ❌ | ✔️ |
Changelog
= 1.1.0 = * Tested up to WordPress 6.9 * Fix: Changed Demo page names to prevent conflicts. * Fix: Fixed a demo import issue. = 1.0.9 - Nov 17, 2025 = * New: Added demo import option. * New: Added border color option. * New: Updated the list of google fonts. * New: Added a control to change space between menu items. * New: Added theme support for 'custom-spacing'. * New: Added controls to change category colors. * New: Added a new block style for Core "Heading" block. * Fix: Removed margin-bottom from "Spacer" block. = 1.0.8 - Oct 02, 2025 = * Fix: Fixed a few accessibility issues. = 1.0.7 - Jun 18, 2025 = * New: Added an option to set "Dark Mode" as the default color mode. * New: Added block styles for blocks provided by the "Magazine Companion" plugin. * New: Added a metabox option to enable the Block Editor per post/page when the Classic Editor is set as default. * Fix: Fixed an issue where breadcrumb links were not clickable. * Fix: Fixed duplicate featured image display on pages. * Fix: Fixed an issue with the Twitter/X social media option. = 1.0.6 - Apr 24, 2025 = * Fix: Fixed a few issues with the site logo functionality. = 1.0.4 / 1.0.5 - Apr 22, 2025 = * New: Dark mode logo support added. * Fix: Fixed the link highlight/color issue on the block editor. * New: Images on the search results page are displaying now. * Fix: Wrong version number on the previous update fixed ( on v1.0.5 ) = 1.0.3 - Apr 17, 2025 = * Fixed a few color issues on dark mode. * Improved support for "Magazine Companion" plugin. = 1.0.2 - Jan 30, 2025 = * Changed logo recommended width and height. * Changed screenshot. * Fix: Fixed a translation issue. * Fix: Fixed an issue in Logo Height control. = 1.0.1 - Jan 16, 2025 = * New: Added sidebar posts widget. * Fix: Copyright issue in hybridmag.pot file. * Fix: Fixed some CSS issues. = 1.0.0 - Jan 16, 2025 = * Initial Release
