Arate
A centered introduction opens Arate, a Ghost theme that layers featured stories above a staggered two-column feed. Generous spacing and vertical section labels give it a journal-like character.
Highlights
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✓ Ghost 5 𝒊
Compatible with Ghost 4.22.0-5.130.x
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✓ Featured posts and pages 𝒊
A dedicated homepage section presents featured pages and posts, with images, excerpts, and links to read more.
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✓ Secondary description 𝒊
Add a second line of introduction below the publication description on the homepage from theme settings.
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✓ Background imagery 𝒊
Use the publication cover as the background behind the homepage introduction.
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✓ Subscription section 𝒊
Show a Ghost Members email signup section below the page content for visitors who are not signed in.
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✓ Tags page 𝒊
A dedicated Tags page presents the three most used tags prominently, followed by the remaining tags.
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✓ Translation ready 𝒊
Includes English, French, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and Chinese translations.
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✓ Custom theme settings 𝒊
Set the homepage's secondary description, footer copyright, and Disqus shortname in Ghost Admin.
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Key Ghost features
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✓ Translation ready 𝒊
Includes English, French, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and Chinese translations.
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✓ Comments 𝒊
Add Disqus comments to posts by setting a Disqus shortname in Ghost Admin.
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✓ Members 𝒊
Uses Ghost Members for email subscriptions through the built-in signup form.
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✓ Multiple authors 𝒊
Shows multiple authors on posts and provides individual author archive pages.
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✓ Content cards 𝒊
Styles Ghost editor cards for images, galleries, embeds, videos, and other rich content.
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✓ Custom theme settings 𝒊
Set the homepage's secondary description, footer copyright, and Disqus shortname in Ghost Admin.
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✓ Publication branding 𝒊
Uses your logo, accent color, publication cover, title, and description in the site design.
Memberships
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✓ Subscription section 𝒊
Show a Ghost Members email signup section below the page content for visitors who are not signed in.
Customization
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✓ Secondary description 𝒊
Add a second line of introduction below the publication description on the homepage from theme settings.
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✓ Background imagery 𝒊
Use the publication cover as the background behind the homepage introduction.
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✓ Social accounts 𝒊
Show Twitter and Facebook links from Ghost settings, with additional social icons available in the theme partial.
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✓ Footer copyright 𝒊
Replace the default footer copyright text from theme settings.
Publishing
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✓ Featured posts and pages 𝒊
A dedicated homepage section presents featured pages and posts, with images, excerpts, and links to read more.
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✓ Scroll reveal animations 𝒊
Featured stories and feed cards animate into view as readers scroll.
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✓ Author and tag archives 𝒊
Includes individual author and tag archive pages with post feeds.
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✓ Tags page 𝒊
A dedicated Tags page presents the three most used tags prominently, followed by the remaining tags.
Post experience
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✓ Image zoom 𝒊
Readers can enlarge images and gallery pictures within articles.
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✓ Post navigation 𝒊
Article pages link to newer and older posts after the content.
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✓ Social sharing 𝒊
Share articles on Twitter or Facebook, or copy a direct link.
Technical details
Theme
- Current version: v2.0.1
- Last update: May 20, 2022
- Compatible with Ghost 4.22.0-5.130.x
Performance
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✓ Responsive media 𝒊
Images, tables, and embedded media adapt to narrower screens.
- ✓ Ghost GScan tested
Need details? Get answers about Arate’s features, layouts, and suitability.
Before you buy
How does licensing work?
There’s a single license that scales with the number of sites you need — you choose how many at checkout.
The license isn’t tied to a specific site — it can be used on any site, as long as the number of sites in active use at any time doesn’t exceed what was purchased.
Can I customize the theme?
Yes — you can adapt the theme’s design and functionality to suit your project, workflow, or client requirements.
Where can I find the full terms?
Full licensing terms, refund policy, and other details are covered on the Terms page.
Purchase & access
What do I get with my purchase?
You receive the theme files, a license key, support, and future updates.
Access is available immediately after payment. All purchases are handled through the Polar checkout — once confirmed, you’ll have access to your files and the Customer Portal ↗.
Do I get future updates?
Yes — future updates are included.
Updates may include bug fixes, improvements, and new features. New Ghost functionality is considered for inclusion when it fits the theme’s design and scope.
What is the refund policy?
A 14-day money-back guarantee is offered on all purchases.
If you are not satisfied for any reason, a full refund may be requested within 14 days of purchase.
Support
Is support included with the purchase?
Yes — support is included at no additional cost.
Support covers theme-related questions and bug reports. Custom development, third-party integrations, and site management services are not included.
How do I get support?
Submit your request through the Support page.
Select the appropriate topic, provide your license key, and describe the issue.
Where can I find the documentation?
Browse Docs and select your theme.
I update the docs as themes change. Check that you’re using the latest version of your theme when following a guide.