[UPDATED: March 20th, 2011] Watch the Arras Theme showcase video on youtube!
Allyouneedislists.com runs on the awesome free Arras Theme. Other than some minor cosmetic customizations, I’ve kept it pretty much in the original state.
Yesterday, I registered on their forums which proved to be quite a thriving community. There’s some good discussion going on, people post their customized sites or share tips on how to do your own customization. Cool!
To show you how cool this theme really is, I’ve scoured the internet and the Arras Theme forums to find the best sites running on it.
Feel free to share your Arras Theme-powered website in the comments below.
Sietse (Seet-suh) is the founder of Allyouneedislists.com and all-round web enthusiast. Designing websites for about 10 years, but only creating content since 2009, he's actually quite the blogging-n00b.
The name is Dutch, in case you're wondering.
Although I think a seamless background (without the obvious tiles in the leopard skin) would look much more professional, I really admire the fact that this seems to be quite the community! And those are some big-ass cats, lol!
great pictures, but the website really doesn’t seem finished, loads of open spaces (no featured images on a lot of posts for example). Fix it, and I’ll put you on the list
Hi, i liked this article! Some websites i already know because i am always looking for cool things in arras forum.
This theme is simply the best and the pay version is so more cool and modern!
Congratulations for this article and to share cool things.
I use Arras too in my blog network. Visit the blogs in menu and you will see how I used this theme. Each blog has a topic and all them has different colors depending on the topic. If you like, comment there, i will like this.
I just started uses the Arras theme for my web-site and I love the way it looks! I’m still learning, but considering that i’ve only been using this theme for about 3 weeks, I’m really pleased. I post a lot of video and pics, and this theme is perfect!
Great list!
I must say that Arras is the best theme out there. Here is what Ive done with it: http://www.thisboundlessworld.com
Although there are a lot of great ones on this list….dang!
Hi Deven, thanks for dropping by and share your Arras Themed website!
I’m a bit overwhelmed by that HUGE search bar in the header it’s not a bad thing (I assume you want people to be able to easily find location info), but you could try and make the header itself a bit lower. Just an idea
I’ve been using Arras for a while and my only complaint is the res difficulty with resizing of photos. I’ve started to use Windows Live Writer though to post to WordPress and that makes HEAPS of difference…
Do you mean the quality of the images when they’re dimensions have been reduced? I believe this can be fixed somewhere (the default quality of thumbnails and such is about 75%, I think).
How does Windows Live Writer help you with this then?
great site, pretty awesome how you have that HUGE circular logo on the entire background. Contrast-wise it’s a little nasty to read black text though, you might want to consider making the content’s background a little less transparent.
Great to see all the different sites using one and the same theme! I recently installed the Arras theme as well on one of my sites… My virtual home..;) http://www.kaasmetjam.nl/ Just not sure wat to do with the header…
Thanks for the compliment. Hey…I’m wondering which part you were talking about? What would you want me to change in order to make it easier to read? Your Post on June 13th…Thanks…MK
Can anyone here help me. I have asked in the arras forum and got no joy. I want to add two sidebars. when I do this I end up with two thin side bars. How do I widen the sidebars and keep the main section the same original size?
Hmm, I never used the 2-sidebar template, so I don’t exactly know where to look. However, it should be fairly easy to do if you have some knowledge of CSS.
What you should look for is the main container (I believe it actually is called something like “#main”), widen it and then change the two sidebars’ css handles accordingly. This probably means you shouldn’t just change the width of the sidebars, but also the margin/padding so it aligns correctly.
Unfortunately I don’t have time to go in to more detail, but I do think you should just ask your question on the official forum again, or try and reach an admin: they’re usually very willing to help out. It’s how I got this site to work!
Anyway, thanks for dropping by and good luck If it’s fixed, don’t hesitate to post your link in the comments.
Hi – this is a great list of Arras themed wordpress sites. It’s given me a few ideas to improve my own site campervantrips.com – is there any chance I could be added to this list as a showcase? (there is also a forum especially for this Arras theme: arrastheme.com/forums/ which is useful if your struggling with edits or changes!
Thanks
Dave
Love the look of your footer Dutch! I’m looking fwd to do something like that with my site which is running on Arras.
Keep on with your great work dude.
http://www.xbody.gr –> Check out our site too, it’s a Greek fitness and bodybuilding portal, we use a heavily customized Arras Theme for the WordPress part of our site. We would love to hear your opinion.
Great post, I to use the Arras theme and think its the perfect free wp theme out there at the moment. Made some minor customizations myself. Hope you’ll like it. Hmm but i never really understod where/how to code it fullwith.
Hi its nice to see so many cool design on arras theme, we too run on Arras , though we have customised it to our hearts content
Let us know what do u think about our site design ?
Best part about the theme is that it is free and highly flexible ! best next to Thesis !
Thank you for your post that I have been very pleasant easy to read. Your web site has a lot of good topics articles, I would not fail to trace the address of your web-site my friend(s) and visit regularly.
We use arras Theme, tell us what you think!
We implemented buddypress along with Arras, Brownbuddy in my opinion is a lowsy job of it.
thanks for your reply!
Although I think a seamless background (without the obvious tiles in the leopard skin) would look much more professional, I really admire the fact that this seems to be quite the community! And those are some big-ass cats, lol!
Great job on making good use of Arras theme!
I kept it simple and clean, paired back all those lines….users are liking that says my bounce rate.
<a href=www.dragonanswers.com
When I’m done it’ll look like CNN’s IPad app….one…. pixel…. at… a… time….
mantep mantap themesnya
whazzat?
Thanks for including my site on your list!
what happened to your site? All content is gone and the customized theme seems to be reset
Would be nice if http://www.zaracakes.com could be added
Done!
already said this on the Arras Forums, but I really like how your color scheme fits the cake theme.. makes me hungry
Snowtographers proudly uses the Arras-Theme with some customization.
http://snowtographers.com I should say.
great pictures, but the website really doesn’t seem finished, loads of open spaces (no featured images on a lot of posts for example). Fix it, and I’ll put you on the list
Great selections! I also love the Arras theme… and have even gone so far as to donate to them.
Take a peak at my site with some mods using Arras 1.3.5 @ http://www.lottspace.com
Thanks
Chris Lott
Wow nice overview
Can you add my website, please?
-> http://whaaat.de/blog/
I think my website is good enough to join the Top 20
Thanks a lot!
Best regards, sash
great site, added it to the list
America’s beloved millionaire chose Arras for his tongue in cheek franchise opportunity website.
Thanks for a great list.
RQ
FranWorst.com
Hey cool! We are on the list!
Thanks for adding us.
Hi, i liked this article! Some websites i already know because i am always looking for cool things in arras forum.
This theme is simply the best and the pay version is so more cool and modern!
Congratulations for this article and to share cool things.
I use Arras too in my blog network. Visit the blogs in menu and you will see how I used this theme. Each blog has a topic and all them has different colors depending on the topic. If you like, comment there, i will like this.
Oh, I comment before i used Arras in http://www.combinacomigo.com but… i use this theme too in: http://www.bellefiori.com.br and http://www.cooperben.org.br
So, you can see more options!
Here’s another site (Swedish) with the Arras theme if you want:
http://www.bitify.se
AllYouNeedIsList is great BTW, keep up the good work!
Some of those are fantastic! My site uses arras also, http://www.review-avenue.co.uk, it’s a movie review site.
Thanks for all the suggestions people! I think all of them have been added so far. If I forgot one, please let me know!
Hey! Thanks to put my site on this top!
no problem my friend! Thanks for dropping a comment
you’re featured in the Youtube video as well by the way!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zo1JbFsc5A&feature=player_embedded#t=45s
I’ll be using this theme on my site. I really like the look of it. Hopefully some of you won’t mind if I look at your sites for inspiration!
I just started uses the Arras theme for my web-site and I love the way it looks! I’m still learning, but considering that i’ve only been using this theme for about 3 weeks, I’m really pleased. I post a lot of video and pics, and this theme is perfect!
hi Jim, thanks for taking the time to post a comment!
I like how you gave the theme a bit of a playful and friendly feel just by using a different font. This theme really does suit any subject!
Good luck with it mate
Great list!
I must say that Arras is the best theme out there. Here is what Ive done with it:
http://www.thisboundlessworld.com
Although there are a lot of great ones on this list….dang!
Hi Deven, thanks for dropping by and share your Arras Themed website!
I’m a bit overwhelmed by that HUGE search bar in the header
it’s not a bad thing (I assume you want people to be able to easily find location info), but you could try and make the header itself a bit lower. Just an idea
Good luck with the website mate!
Hi Sietse,
What do you think of Admosphere.nl, we used Arras there as well!
Ron
Good content there (if you know Dutch
)! Another great subject that goes very well with the Arras Theme.
Keep up the good work Ron!
check out my arras site http://www.technobaboy.com
nice customization technobaboy! I especially like how you made good use of the footer area
hi sieste. thanks for the comment
my designs with arras theme :
http://www.ge-tech.co
http://www.leverage.ir
arras theme is very good ,my language is rtl and arras theme support it !
hi mahsa, thanks for sharing! Great to see the RTL style in action!
We’ve been using it for about six months. Absolutely LOVE arras. So easy to install and modify.
looks great Rachel, thanks for mentioning your website here! Great content too by the way, keep up the good work!
I’ve been using Arras for a while and my only complaint is the res difficulty with resizing of photos. I’ve started to use Windows Live Writer though to post to WordPress and that makes HEAPS of difference…
hi Raymond, thanks for dropping by!
Do you mean the quality of the images when they’re dimensions have been reduced? I believe this can be fixed somewhere (the default quality of thumbnails and such is about 75%, I think).
How does Windows Live Writer help you with this then?
Yes. I use too
Theme verry nice.
Visit my site : http://sharecode.dammeso,com
awesome name dude
thanks for taking the time to post a comment mate!
I see you’ve kept your Arras Theme pretty basic, wouldn’t you consider modifying it to your own style?
You forgot us!
http://comicattack.net
: )
Great stuff Andy, thanks for sharing! I love that logo, very comic-y
Here’s another. Love Arras!
http://taekwondotkd.com
great site, pretty awesome how you have that HUGE circular logo on the entire background. Contrast-wise it’s a little nasty to read black text though, you might want to consider making the content’s background a little less transparent.
Other than that good job and thanks for sharing
Great to see all the different sites using one and the same theme! I recently installed the Arras theme as well on one of my sites… My virtual home..;) http://www.kaasmetjam.nl/ Just not sure wat to do with the header…
Hi Sietse,
Thanks for the compliment. Hey…I’m wondering which part you were talking about? What would you want me to change in order to make it easier to read? Your Post on June 13th…Thanks…MK
Thanks for the list. I love this theme. Hope to start on my own child theme for it soon.
Very usefull post. I had no idea there are so many variations of Arras Theme. I will try it on my nex web site.
Love the Arras theme! Actually, that’s how I found this site.
I love how easy it is to modify (especially for the css noob), and the community is extremely helpful.
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BTW, what plugin to you folks use for the footer on this site?
Hi Mike,
This theme is definitely easy to customize, I learned a lot by doing so and now I know a fair share of CSS just by fiddling around with Arras.
Do you mean the Social Statistics widget? It’s called ViperProof and it’s very easy to implement, just have a look here: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/viper-proof/ and here http://www.viperchill.com/wordpress-plugins/
Can anyone here help me. I have asked in the arras forum and got no joy. I want to add two sidebars. when I do this I end up with two thin side bars. How do I widen the sidebars and keep the main section the same original size?
Hmm, I never used the 2-sidebar template, so I don’t exactly know where to look. However, it should be fairly easy to do if you have some knowledge of CSS.
What you should look for is the main container (I believe it actually is called something like “#main”), widen it and then change the two sidebars’ css handles accordingly. This probably means you shouldn’t just change the width of the sidebars, but also the margin/padding so it aligns correctly.
Unfortunately I don’t have time to go in to more detail, but I do think you should just ask your question on the official forum again, or try and reach an admin: they’re usually very willing to help out. It’s how I got this site to work!
Anyway, thanks for dropping by and good luck
If it’s fixed, don’t hesitate to post your link in the comments.
Cheers,
Sietse
My site have the Arras Theme > http://nelpass.com
It’s wonderfull, thanks!
Here’s another for your list. Love your custom graphics, gives a really professional & unique feel to the site.
my disign site using arras theme
Nice collections of Wp theme.
Thanks for Giving the best list of WordPress Arras Theme.
Hi – this is a great list of Arras themed wordpress sites. It’s given me a few ideas to improve my own site campervantrips.com – is there any chance I could be added to this list as a showcase? (there is also a forum especially for this Arras theme: arrastheme.com/forums/ which is useful if your struggling with edits or changes!
Thanks
Dave
No Doubt WordPress Arras Theme is a fantastic Theme. Very Impressive List of Sites having Arras Theme.
Thanks
i am really impressed by the arras theme will get it to my blog soon thx
Love the look of your footer Dutch! I’m looking fwd to do something like that with my site which is running on Arras.
Keep on with your great work dude.
Nice, i quite like the theme “inside the magic” it has a very good layout system!
here is another one . . . http://www.consoleroz.de/
Looks like some of them doesn’t exist any more
Hi!
Here’s mine, http://whatswithjeff.com
I know it’s very plain and simple.
I’m still thinking of a good color combination for it
Any suggestions?
Hi, can anyone tell me how do I start using this theme for my blog/ web site?
janiol2004@poczta.onet.pl
thanks
http://www.xbody.gr –> Check out our site too, it’s a Greek fitness and bodybuilding portal, we use a heavily customized Arras Theme for the WordPress part of our site. We would love to hear your opinion.
gosto muito desse tema, alguns site que fiz com ele:
http://www.aguianegramotoclube.com.br/
http://www.interativamidia.com/serigy/
http://www.hasaleko.com is jokes in regional language using arras
plz tell ur feedback
http://123budujemy.pl Polish building blog uses arras theme
xcellent…thnx fa giving list..
i have some new content on my site..hope u’ll get a good script here..
gr8
Great post, I to use the Arras theme and think its the perfect free wp theme out there at the moment. Made some minor customizations myself. Hope you’ll like it. Hmm but i never really understod where/how to code it fullwith.
My website is http://www.hundenavne.info
iits a danish site abot dog names/races etc. Enjoy.
Just moved from Blogger to WordPress and spent more than 24 hours struggling with the Twenty Twelve theme, which is horribly designed.
Finally ditched it and uploaded Arras, the theme I use on all my websites. In just 30 minutes it’s almost ready to go live.
BEST WordPress theme ever, IMO. Very happy with it on all my sites and, at this point, wouldn’t use anything else.
Hi its nice to see so many cool design on arras theme, we too run on Arras , though we have customised it to our hearts content
Let us know what do u think about our site design ?
Best part about the theme is that it is free and highly flexible ! best next to Thesis !
Thank you for your post that I have been very pleasant easy to read. Your web site has a lot of good topics articles, I would not fail to trace the address of your web-site my friend(s) and visit regularly.
thanks for sharing guys. its good lore lol
Here provide perfect information.it my pleasure that it will make my task easy.
Here is mine <3
http://zettaihentai.com/ +18
I love this theme