What is HTML5 UP?
HTML5 UP offers a collection of polished, fully responsive website templates built with HTML5 and CSS3. The designs cover portfolios, landing pages, blogs and small business sites.
Templates are free to download and use, even commercially, under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license. That means you keep the credit link in the footer.
License and usage
Yes, with credit. HTML5 UP uses the CC BY 3.0 license, which allows commercial use as long as you give attribution.
What you get
- Fully responsive templates
- Clean HTML and CSS
- Live demo for each template
- Direct ZIP downloads
Pros
- Professional designs
- No build tools needed
- Easy to customize
Cons
- Credit link is required
- Older jQuery-based code in some templates
Best for
HTML5 UP FAQ
Is HTML5 UP free?
HTML5 UP templates are free under CC BY 3.0. You may use them commercially as long as you keep the attribution.
Can I use HTML5 UP for commercial projects?
Yes, with credit. HTML5 UP uses the CC BY 3.0 license, which allows commercial use as long as you give attribution.
Do I need an account to download from HTML5 UP?
No. You can browse html5up.net and download without signing up.
What are some alternatives to HTML5 UP?
Other free options include Start Bootstrap, shadcn/ui, HyperUI, Flowbite and daisyUI.