Moodle 4.0 is the latest version of world’s most popular open source learning management system – Moodle, which was released in May 2022. The new version brought plethora of new features to the already feature rich Moodle LMS. There are many UX related enhancements added in Moodle 4.0 which includes a cleaner, more streamlined user interface that’s easier to navigate and use. Let’s have a look on the top free Moodle themes compatible with Moodle 4.0 version.
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Top Free Moodle themes for Moodle 4.0
Moodle community developers put a lot of efforts to design and develop Moodle themes and share them via Moodle plugins directory. It takes a tremendous amount of efforts and dedication to keep a theme updated over the Moodle versions and add/fix the features based on the user feedback. So, this post is dedicated to all the Moodle plugin developers who have put in their efforts to make Moodle one of the best LMS in the world.
Here are the top free Moodle themes compatible with Moodle 4.0 version:
#1 Adaptable
Adaptable is one of the most downloaded free Moodle themes from the Moodle plugins directory in last one year. It is highly customizable and responsive two-column theme with a layout builder feature!. It includes blocks, sliders, Custom menus, custom front page styles etc.
In addition Adaptable also includes customization using custom profile fields like menu, news items, alerts and help links. To be frank, it includes tons of customizable options through which it can be branded and configured according to each organisations needs.
Top features/Highlights:
- Fully Customizable
- Drag & Drop Layout Builders
- News Ticker on homepage
- Background Image Uploader
- Login Form in Header
- Activities
- Front Page marketing blocks
- Mobile settings
- Any many more!
Check out this free Moodle theme here – https://moodle.org/plugins/theme_adaptable
#2 Moove
Moove is another popular free Moodle theme developed by William Mano. Moove theme makes online environments more clean and intuitive for learners and educators. Its intuitive layout is optimized for online learning, focusing on the things that matter – your learning activities and content.
Top features/Highlights:
It includes many intuitive features like:
- Slideshow;
- Marketing boxes, which can be disabled;
- Modern Login Page
- Customizable front page
- Innovative Course Page
- FAQ Page
- Enable/Disable course index navigation
- Accessibility Focused Features
Check out the Moove Moodle theme here – Moove
#3 Academi
Academi is another smart, responsive and clean free Moodle theme compatible with Moodle 4.0 version. The theme comes with all essential features and secure code written in accordance with coding standards.
Academi theme provides less customization options that Adaptable & Moove but still fairly reasonable options. The theme offers Home Page slider, Configurable social media links, a video block among other top notch features.
Top features/Highlights:
- Simple and unique homepage design
- Front page carousels and video block
- Configurable social media links on footer
- Multi-lingual support
Check out the Academi Moodle theme here – Academi.
#4 Trema
Trema is a recently released free Moodle theme which includes many features focused on usability and beauty. The main goal for this theme is that the Moodle site will not need another site for information/advertising/marketing.
Another added advantage of Trema is that it is based on the Boost theme from Moodle core, so it will continue to be compatible with Moodle for a long time.
Top features/Highlights:
- Awesome Login page
- Fully Customizable Login Page
- Fully responsive design
- Admin Dashboard area with real time information
- Exclusive admin area blocks
Check out the Trema Moodle theme here – Trema.
#5 LearnR
LearnR is the modern version of the popular Fordson Moodle theme designed by Chris Kenniburg. The LearnR theme builds on the new layouts and user experiences introduced in Moodle 4.0.
LearnR Moodle theme is focused on a student going from “login to learning” quickly and easily.
Top features/Highlights:
- Single pathway to learning
- Customized course header images
- Course Block Drawer
- Course section style chooser
- 3 marketing tiles
- Alert messages
Check out the LearnR Moodle theme here – LearnR.
#6 Almondb
Almondb is a brand new Moodle theme compatible with Moodle 4.0 It is a multi-purpose, multi-layout Moodle template featuring custom made Application and Page layouts, UI elements.
Almondb Moodle theme comes with a handy Page plugin which can be used to quickly create page with HTML, CSS, text, images and more. Page Plugin makes all the settings and you just have to enjoy your new pages.
Top features/Highlights:
- Fully Responsive Design
- Fully Customizable
- 100% Dynamic FrontPage
- Fully customizable front page blocks in 13 different categories
- 50+ Pre-made Blocks
- Special Page Plugin
- Unlimited Colors
- Supports RTL
- Dark and Light color schemes support.
Check out the Almondb Moodle theme here – Almondb.
Which Moodle theme you are using for your learning environment? Do share with us in the comments section below.
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