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**Author:** [@John](https://forum.ghost.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/about-the-themes-category/18 "2021-11-19T03:37:06Z")
Discussion about creating, using, converting, or installing Ghost themes to customise your publication --- ## [Tweaking number of articles in 'latest' section - Maali Theme](https://forum.ghost.org/t/tweaking-number-of-articles-in-latest-section-maali-theme/63929)
**Author:** [@kerrblimey](https://forum.ghost.org/u/kerrblimey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/tweaking-number-of-articles-in-latest-section-maali-theme/63929 "2026-10-06T19:45:41Z")
Hey folks, New Maali user here. I’m wondering whether there’s a relatively simple way for me to reduce the number of articles in the ‘latest’ section (pictured) from eight to six? The default theme settings don’t have a… --- ## [Ghost source theme: huge featured image](https://forum.ghost.org/t/ghost-source-theme-huge-featured-image/60153)
**Author:** [@adriarato](https://forum.ghost.org/u/adriarato)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/ghost-source-theme-huge-featured-image/60153 "2026-10-05T18:40:28Z")
Hello, there ! I hope you can help me. Please take into account that my experience with code is next to 0. I’m using Ghost Pro (starter) and therefore my only option of theme is the default theme source (v1.5.0). My pro… --- ## [Embedding an iframe in London's theme homepage](https://forum.ghost.org/t/embedding-an-iframe-in-londons-theme-homepage/63688)
**Author:** [@icaria36](https://forum.ghost.org/u/icaria36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/embedding-an-iframe-in-londons-theme-homepage/63688 "2026-10-04T15:49:52Z")
Hi, I bet this is a simple question for the right people… The London theme’s homepage leaves a big space for one sentence at the top. I want to add an iframe with a music player underneath the sentence since there is en… --- ## [Astrix: a free open-source Ghost theme with four publication styles](https://forum.ghost.org/t/astrix-a-free-open-source-ghost-theme-with-four-publication-styles/63426)
**Author:** [@adrianoamalfi](https://forum.ghost.org/u/adrianoamalfi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/astrix-a-free-open-source-ghost-theme-with-four-publication-styles/63426 "2026-09-30T20:17:12Z")
I built Astrix, a free open-source theme for Ghost 6+. It is meant for publishers who want one flexible theme rather than a single fixed layout. The same theme can work as a travel journal, design magazine, food publica… --- ## [How much should i customize a ghost theme?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-much-should-i-customize-a-ghost-theme/63776)
**Author:** [@islabrown190](https://forum.ghost.org/u/islabrown190)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-much-should-i-customize-a-ghost-theme/63776 "2026-09-16T13:25:31Z")
Hi, guys I’m using ghost theme for the first time and im setting up a a small blog ad i’m using one of the existing themes. I want to make some changes to layout and typography, but i’m not sure whether its better to cus… --- ## [Is there a way to make text more readable on certain buttons?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-text-more-readable-on-certain-buttons/63763)
**Author:** [@kerrblimey](https://forum.ghost.org/u/kerrblimey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-text-more-readable-on-certain-buttons/63763 "2026-09-14T13:50:23Z")
Hello! I appear to have chosen a rather finicky theme colour that is confounding Ghost. Sometimes, the website automatically makes my button text black—which is perfectly readable. On other occasions, it elects for a re… --- ## [How to fix schema markup validation issue on Ghost CMS?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-to-fix-schema-markup-validation-issue-on-ghost-cms/63738)
**Author:** [@Hamza\_Rizvi](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Hamza_Rizvi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-to-fix-schema-markup-validation-issue-on-ghost-cms/63738 "2026-09-13T11:44:54Z")
Hi.. I’m using a custom ghost cms theme for my site. I notice that ghost cms does not have default schema implementation features. So how do you manage schema? Thanks Hamza --- ## [How to include latest comments on homepage](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-to-include-latest-comments-on-homepage/63724)
**Author:** [@NinoBagatello](https://forum.ghost.org/u/NinoBagatello)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-to-include-latest-comments-on-homepage/63724 "2026-09-08T10:16:14Z")
I’d like to have the 5 (or x) latest comments on the homepage. Something like the “Highligthed” section in the Source theme, but latest comments instead of starred posts. :slight\_smile: Is there any theme that supports … --- ## [Excluding tag from index/home understanding](https://forum.ghost.org/t/excluding-tag-from-index-home-understanding/63034)
**Author:** [@razondi](https://forum.ghost.org/u/razondi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/excluding-tag-from-index-home-understanding/63034 "2026-08-15T19:48:13Z")
Hi, I use liebling theme. 6.42.0 Ghost version, I have ssh access. I have a tag “blog” which I use to categorize some posts in its specific category/tag collection, I don’t want to show them inside index/home post coll… --- ## [How to configure source-magazine in the default theme?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-to-configure-source-magazine-in-the-default-theme/63520)
**Author:** [@GoldenWoo](https://forum.ghost.org/u/GoldenWoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/how-to-configure-source-magazine-in-the-default-theme/63520 "2026-08-06T10:37:41Z")
When choosing a website theme, I noticed that the default theme「source」 has three options: news, magazine, and newletter. I want to select the magazine version, but when I select it and return to the editing page, it alw… --- ## [Changing 'members only' text on feature image in Casper to 'subscribers only'](https://forum.ghost.org/t/changing-members-only-text-on-feature-image-in-casper-to-subscribers-only/63498)
**Author:** [@MattPedals](https://forum.ghost.org/u/MattPedals)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/changing-members-only-text-on-feature-image-in-casper-to-subscribers-only/63498 "2026-08-04T21:33:52Z")
Hello. Please does anyone know if there’s a way to change the ‘members only’ text that appears alongside the padlock over feature images of members-only posts on the Casper home page? I’d like it to read ‘subscribers on… --- ## [Theme With Courses](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-with-courses/57897)
**Author:** [@weemediahq](https://forum.ghost.org/u/weemediahq)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-with-courses/57897 "2026-08-04T08:55:06Z")
Is the bright Theme currently the only theme that caters for post content becoming courses? It looks great but just wondering if that element was specific to the theme or if available on say source or other TP themes? --- ## [Fading out paragraph of member-only post instead of call to action!](https://forum.ghost.org/t/fading-out-paragraph-of-member-only-post-instead-of-call-to-action/63496)
**Author:** [@MattPedals](https://forum.ghost.org/u/MattPedals)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/fading-out-paragraph-of-member-only-post-instead-of-call-to-action/63496 "2026-08-03T22:30:41Z")
I’m trying to fade out the last paragraph ahead of the public preview line in this member-only post, but currently all I’m managing to do is fade the call to action! Please can anyone help me apply the fade only to the p… --- ## [Right way to populate llms.txt / .md content when using custom pages and/or templates?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/right-way-to-populate-llms-txt-md-content-when-using-custom-pages-and-or-templates/63478)
**Author:** [@ngeorger](https://forum.ghost.org/u/ngeorger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/right-way-to-populate-llms-txt-md-content-when-using-custom-pages-and-or-templates/63478 "2026-08-01T16:13:36Z")
I have some custom templates to display some contents, like a Tags table and Recommendations which I can’t guess how I can “pass” the actual content when they are rendered for the llms and md “modes”. Example 1: The… --- ## [Starter vs Publisher: Do I really need custom themes for this visitor experience?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/starter-vs-publisher-do-i-really-need-custom-themes-for-this-visitor-experience/63436)
**Author:** [@Dragon](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Dragon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/starter-vs-publisher-do-i-really-need-custom-themes-for-this-visitor-experience/63436 "2026-07-27T11:11:18Z")
Starter vs Publisher: Do I really need custom themes for this visitor experience? Hi everyone, I’m currently evaluating Ghost(Pro) Starter vs Publisher before upgrading from my trial. I’m trying to understand whether m… --- ## [Implementing fade-out for public preview card in Casper](https://forum.ghost.org/t/implementing-fade-out-for-public-preview-card-in-casper/63373)
**Author:** [@MattPedals](https://forum.ghost.org/u/MattPedals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/implementing-fade-out-for-public-preview-card-in-casper/63373 "2026-07-17T15:48:13Z")
Hi, I’d like to implement these instructions for a public preview card fade-out on my site (mattpedals.bike). What is Casper’s equivalent to the the .ghost-content class? Would I need to change anything else in the code?… --- ## [/Latest page empty](https://forum.ghost.org/t/latest-page-empty/63305)
**Author:** [@AliceFlorence](https://forum.ghost.org/u/AliceFlorence)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/latest-page-empty/63305 "2026-07-09T15:41:29Z")
My theme has a /latest link from the homepage with an active feed, but the page itself isn’t populating. I also have over 400 orphan pages that shouldn’t be there, as they are linked through our navigation. Really confus… --- ## [Maktub Ghost Theme Question](https://forum.ghost.org/t/maktub-ghost-theme-question/63251)
**Author:** [@pebblesandme](https://forum.ghost.org/u/pebblesandme)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/maktub-ghost-theme-question/63251 "2026-07-04T15:07:50Z")
I’m considering using the Maktub Ghost theme and really like the overall design. The main issue I’m noticing is on mobile: the post content area feels a little too narrow, and the body text feels slightly too small for … --- ## [Submitting Theme to Ghost Marketplace](https://forum.ghost.org/t/submitting-theme-to-ghost-marketplace/13768)
**Author:** [@inoryum](https://forum.ghost.org/u/inoryum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/submitting-theme-to-ghost-marketplace/13768 "2026-07-02T22:35:19Z")
Hi, I need some help regarding theme submission on ghost marketplace. About 4 days ago I have submitted my theme to review. Not heard from ghost yet. Can anybody tell how long it could take to review the theme? Thanks … --- ## [Retro style web desktop theme?](https://forum.ghost.org/t/retro-style-web-desktop-theme/63179)
**Author:** [@AimeeWoodWorks](https://forum.ghost.org/u/AimeeWoodWorks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/retro-style-web-desktop-theme/63179 "2026-06-24T12:58:53Z")
I love ghost but I hate all of these themes so much. I cannot find a retro webdesktop style theme, do they exist? Something like https://drops.maxvphillips.com. A desktop, with icons, that are draggable, clickable. Is … --- ## [Theme Editor for Ghost (client-side, no server required)](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-editor-for-ghost-client-side-no-server-required/62555)
**Author:** [@muratcorlu](https://forum.ghost.org/u/muratcorlu)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-editor-for-ghost-client-side-no-server-required/62555 "2026-06-15T08:50:13Z")
Hi everyone, Yesterday I built a small open-source project that might be useful for people working with Ghost themes: It’s a client-side theme editor that runs inside Ghost Admin (via script injection). It removes th… --- ## [Source i18n with de, de-CH, fr, zh, zh-CN translations](https://forum.ghost.org/t/source-i18n-with-de-de-ch-fr-zh-zh-cn-translations/48869)
**Author:** [@NinoBagatello](https://forum.ghost.org/u/NinoBagatello)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/source-i18n-with-de-de-ch-fr-zh-zh-cn-translations/48869 "2026-06-10T13:03:48Z")
New 1.3.2 release of Source theme with de, de-CH, fr, zh, zh-CN translations: Unfortunately, contrary to core ghost, the default theme will not be translated and a fork needs to be maintained. --- ## [Need guidance on setting up a paid theme](https://forum.ghost.org/t/need-guidance-on-setting-up-a-paid-theme/63010)
**Author:** [@DharmaDispatch](https://forum.ghost.org/u/DharmaDispatch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/need-guidance-on-setting-up-a-paid-theme/63010 "2026-06-10T06:40:15Z")
Hi, I’m totally new to Ghost themes. I purchased this theme (https://brightthemes.com/themes/gazet) and installed and activated it. I tried to customise it to suit my needs but the options and documentation is too overw… --- ## [Theme marketplace submission check — Core](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-marketplace-submission-check-core/63019)
**Author:** [@PrimeDirection](https://forum.ghost.org/u/PrimeDirection)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-marketplace-submission-check-core/63019 "2026-06-02T13:34:02Z")
Hi everyone, Our team at Prime Direction submitted our second Ghost theme for the official marketplace back around early April, and followed up with a resubmission in May. Since we haven’t received any confirmation emai… --- ## [Ghost Post Translation - Multi Language content](https://forum.ghost.org/t/ghost-post-translation-multi-language-content/30494)
**Author:** [@kmanojkumar](https://forum.ghost.org/u/kmanojkumar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/ghost-post-translation-multi-language-content/30494 "2026-05-28T12:51:33Z")
Hi, I am looking for this article https://ghost.org/tutorials/multi-language-content/, which is referenced in several discussions of this forum related to hosting Multi-language content on Ghost blog. The tutorial link i… --- ## [Before-After Image Widget](https://forum.ghost.org/t/before-after-image-widget/40133)
**Author:** [@AlexKalopsia](https://forum.ghost.org/u/AlexKalopsia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/before-after-image-widget/40133 "2026-05-27T07:48:31Z")
Hi there, I am wondering if there is a good way of inserting some form of interactive before-after photo widget in a blog post. More or less something like this: https://codepen.io/josephwong2004/pen/NWRGxdR --- ## [Theme submission status](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-submission-status/62948)
**Author:** [@nishashinedezign89](https://forum.ghost.org/u/nishashinedezign89)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/theme-submission-status/62948 "2026-05-26T12:31:02Z")
Hello Ghost Marketplace Team, I hope you are doing well. I have submitted my theme to the Ghost Marketplace three times, and each time when I followed up for an update, I was informed that the submission had not been r… --- ## [Button cards from Koenig editor do not render in frontend on Digest theme](https://forum.ghost.org/t/button-cards-from-koenig-editor-do-not-render-in-frontend-on-digest-theme/62918)
**Author:** [@Dhana\_Reich](https://forum.ghost.org/u/Dhana_Reich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/button-cards-from-koenig-editor-do-not-render-in-frontend-on-digest-theme/62918 "2026-05-21T15:14:19Z")
I’m using Ghost with the Digest theme on a self-hosted setup (DigitalPress). When I add a Button Card (Koenig editor) inside a post, it appears correctly in the editor and I can edit it normally. However, once the post … --- ## [Change selection highlight color in Casper theme](https://forum.ghost.org/t/change-selection-highlight-color-in-casper-theme/62899)
**Author:** [@UntrackedTuesday](https://forum.ghost.org/u/UntrackedTuesday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/change-selection-highlight-color-in-casper-theme/62899 "2026-05-19T16:17:31Z")
Hi there, I’m using the Casper theme (v 5.11.1) with automatic switching between light and dark modes for accessibility. The problem I’m encountering is that when selecting text in posts, the highlighting color is the … [Next page](https://forum.ghost.org/c/themes/8.md?page=1)