All of our 2.x themes (and select 3.x themes) are free for managed hosting clients. For non-hosting clients, our commercial themes are available for purchase.
We don’t believe in a “one template fits all” approach. Our OJS theme customization service gives your journal a unique look that reflects your brand. Each theme is designed with care to be clean, flexible, and visually engaging—ensuring your publication stands out.
At OpenJournalSystems.com, we have years of experience designing themes, customizing workflows, and developing plug-ins for OJS. Whether you are an enterprise publisher, university, or independent journal, we combine design and functionality to help you deliver high-quality open access publishing while you focus on your content.
Complete OJS Customization
Themes
The look and feel
Workflow
The productivity and efficiency
Plug-ins
The features and functionality
Explore our latest OJS projects and contact our team to learn more about customization services.
Theme Customization Highlights
- Mobile-friendly and responsive – automatically adjusting to all screen sizes and devices.
- Quick to install – 100% plug-in based and installable in under 5 minutes.
- Supported 24/7 – with free installation and post-installation assistance.
Responsiveness ensures visitors can access your journal seamlessly from desktops, tablets, or smartphones.
Wide Range of Theme Options
Ideal for start-ups and small-to-medium publishers, our Classic collection offers elegant, professional, and cost-effective designs. They provide a clean, streamlined layout that emphasizes readability and usability.
Built on a responsive, modular Bootstrap framework, Modern Themes are sleek, professional, and easy to customize—even without coding skills. They’re perfect for publishers who value polished design and flexibility.
For publishers who want a truly distinctive look, our Custom Theme services provide complete creative freedom. Using cutting-edge OJS development, we deliver a theme that not only looks stunning but also functions like a CMS, with features such as: Menu, header, footer, and sidebar customization; Sliders and static page design; Enhanced flexibility and enterprise-level functionality. This transforms OJS into a powerful journal management system that meets the needs of professional publishers.
Features of Custom Themes:
- Menu, header, footer, and sidebar customization
- Sliders and static page design
- Enhanced flexibility and enterprise-level functionality
- Advanced typography and font integration
- Integration with third-party tools and APIs