Myth: "Paid themes are always faster and better than free ones"

Myth: "Paid themes are always faster and better than free ones"

A theme controls how your site looks, like an outfit for WordPress. It's tempting to assume the 60-dollar theme beats the free one. Price isn't the proof.

Many paid themes are bloated with hundreds of features you'll never use, and every unused feature still adds weight that slows your pages. Some of the fastest, cleanest themes are completely free.

What to actually check:
— Speed: test the theme's demo at pagespeed.web.dev
— Updates: avoid themes untouched for over a year
— Support: a help forum or replies within a day

Free themes like the default ones from WordPress are well-built and load fast. Pay for a theme when it solves a specific need, not for a feeling of safety.

In plain words: judge a theme by speed and support, not price.