Instead of Blocksy
Blocksy alternatives
Blocksy centers on Gutenberg, with live previews and controls for colors, typography, layouts, headers, and footers. It also works with Elementor, Brizy, and Beaver Builder, and adds WooCommerce shop controls, importable starter sites, and built-in Analytics and metadata options. Free extensions cover consent and newsletter tools; Pro extensions add options such as custom code and fonts. Blocksy has a free plan and paid plans from $69/yr for self-hosted websites.
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ColorMag
Free plan Open source Self-hostedWebMagazine, newspaper, and publishing websites — ColorMag adds magazine-focused layouts, widgets, and Gutenberg blocks, while Blocksy offers broader site customization and built-in Analytics and metadata options.
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Genesis Framework
Free plan Self-hostedWebDevelopers seeking a WordPress foundation — Genesis is an open-source framework centered on a security and SEO foundation, while Blocksy is a customizable theme with live controls and starter sites.
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Layers
Free plan Self-hostedWebBuilding layouts with native WordPress tools — Layers builds pages from draggable widgets styled with a Design Bar, while Blocksy provides live controls for broader theme settings and multiple page builders.
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Neve
Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWebBlogs, small businesses, and online stores — Neve offers 110+ starter designs and drag-and-drop header and footer components, while Blocksy provides built-in Analytics and metadata options.
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OceanWP
Free plan Self-hostedWebMultipurpose sites needing broad integrations — OceanWP lists integrations for learning platforms, digital downloads, and forums, while Blocksy emphasizes supported builders, shop controls, and starter sites.
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Qi Theme
Free plan Self-hostedWebElementor sites needing niche-specific demos — Qi Theme centers on Elementor and includes 100 free demos, while Blocksy supports several builders and provides Gutenberg-oriented starter sites.
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Sydney
Free plan Self-hostedWebBusinesses, freelancers, and creative portfolios — Sydney focuses on business and portfolio sites, with a header and footer builder and Pro blog layouts, while Blocksy offers built-in Analytics and metadata options.
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Zakra
Free plan Open source Self-hostedWeb - 9
Astra
Free plan Self-hostedWeb - 10
GeneratePress
Free plan Self-hostedWeb - 11
Ollie
Free plan Web - 12
Phlox
Free plan Web - 13
Responsive
Free plan Self-hostedWeb - 14
Twenty Twenty-Five
Free plan Self-hostedWeb - 15
Hestia
Free plan Web - 16
Impreza
Free trial Self-hostedWeb6.0 Visit site - 17
Avada
Paid Self-hostedWeb5.8 Visit site - 18
BeTheme
Paid Self-hostedWeb - 19
Readable
Free trial Self-hostedWeb - 20
Bridge
Paid Web - 21
Enfold
Paid Self-hostedWeb - 22
Flatsome
Paid Self-hostedWeb5.6 Visit site - 23 5.5 Visit site
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Newspaper
Paid Self-hostedWeb5.4 Visit site
A different theme may fit better if your site has a specific focus, such as magazine publishing, or if you prefer a different page-building workflow. Compare each option’s editors, layout tools, shop support, and starter designs, then check which capabilities are free or paid. Blocksy offers broad customization alongside its supported builders, but some shop features and extensions require Pro. The alternatives also target self-hosted WordPress sites, so the choice comes down to the tools and design approach that suit the site you want to build.