Modern image delivery
Theme previews use AVIF and WebP with JPEG fallbacks, so supported browsers download much smaller screenshots.
Editorial magazine theme
Society
A refined Ghost theme for independent magazines and global publications that want serious typography, flexible story curation and native membership support.
In Ghost’s official marketplaceUS$149Single site · One-time · Tax may apply
Need more than one site? Choose the five-site agency licence — US$349. Or get Ghost All Access — every Ghost theme, now and in the future, for US$549.
14-day money-back guaranteeLifetime product updatesSupport from the builder
Version 1.1.1 · released 25 July 2026 · see the changelog
Needs a Ghost plan that allows custom themes — Ghost(Pro) Starter does not. Publisher or self-hosted is the right fit. More on plans · Compare all eleven themes · Compare with Broadsheet
The theme, in full
See it before you buy it.
Every screen below is the real rendered theme on the live demo — no mockups. Select any one to view it full size.
Front pageAdvertising slot, masthead, lead story, curated grid
Article openingKicker, headline, deck, byline and hero
Body typographyMeasure, subheads and pull quote
Writer elementsSubheads, lists and closing copy
MembershipSubscription invitation on the front page
Topic archiveHow a section collects its reporting
404 pageHandled in the theme, not left default
Want to click around instead? The live Society demo is open below.
Ghost 6Current major version
GScan verifiedChecked before release
No frameworksNo jQuery or runtime libraries
Direct supportAim: two business days
Performance-minded by default
Designed to feel fast before your reader starts scrolling.
Society keeps the front end deliberately simple: responsive images, minimal JavaScript, native Ghost features and no bulky framework between your publication and the reader.
Minimal JavaScript
The storefront and theme marketing pages avoid heavy runtime dependencies, keeping interaction and rendering lightweight.
Ghost-native features
Memberships, search, newsletters and comments work with Ghost rather than extra plugin layers.
Built for serious reading
Editorial structure without the CMS baggage.
Society is designed around the things a magazine actually publishes: flagship stories, daily articles, authors, topics, advertising and reader membership.
Long-form typography
Confident headlines, considered line lengths and generous spacing keep essays and reporting readable.
Curated front page
Feature a lead story, build supporting story groups and keep the latest reporting easy to scan.
Publisher revenue
Visible advertising positions and native Ghost membership calls-to-action support multiple revenue models.
Native memberships
Signup, login, account and subscription flows use Ghost Portal rather than a separate membership plugin.
Complete article template
Author details, tags, image captions, related stories and comments are demonstrated in a real article.
Lean front end
No jQuery, page builder or JavaScript framework means fewer moving parts to maintain.
Fit check
Is Society right for your publication?
- Independent magazines and multi-author publications
- Membership and newsletter-led editorial businesses
- Long-form reporting, culture, climate and ideas publishing
- Publications that sell sponsorships or display advertising
Not the right fit: Ghost(Pro) Starter sites, drag-and-drop page-builder projects, or publications that want a dense breaking-news front page.
Technical details
| Ghost | Designed for Ghost 6.x |
|---|---|
| Hosting | Ghost(Pro) Publisher or higher, or self-hosted Ghost |
| Licence | Single site: one live Ghost site (US$149). Agency: up to five live sites using this theme (US$349). Staging and local copies included for each licensed site. |
| Updates | Included for the lifetime of the product |
| Support | Email support from the builder; target response within two business days |
| Dependencies | No jQuery, page builder or frontend framework |
Ghost(Pro) Starter does not support custom themes. Read the compatibility FAQ.
Explore the working demo
See the screens buyers usually have to guess about.
These links open the real Ghost demo, populated with representative editorial content.
What you receive
A theme licence, not a mystery ZIP.
- Production-ready Society theme download
- Perpetual usage licence for one or five live sites, according to the option purchased
- Public setup and update documentation
- All future Society compatibility updates
- Email support for installation and documented settings
After purchase
Gumroad sends the theme straight away.
After checkout, Gumroad emails your download link. You receive the production theme ZIP, setup documentation, lifetime product updates and support from the person who built it. If Society is not a fit, the 14-day refund policy applies.
Buyer questions
A few things worth knowing before you choose Society.
Quick answers to the questions that usually decide whether a Ghost theme is the right fit.
Will Society work on my Ghost plan?
Society is designed for Ghost 6.x and requires a Ghost plan that supports custom themes. Ghost(Pro) Starter does not support custom themes; Ghost(Pro) Publisher or a self-hosted Ghost install is the right fit.
Can I customise it without coding?
Yes. Society is built around documented Ghost settings and theme configuration, so you can adjust the publication identity, navigation, content structure and supported theme options without editing templates.
What support do I get?
You get email support from the person who built the theme for installation questions and documented theme settings, with a target response within two business days.
What if I buy it and it is not right?
Your purchase is covered by the 14-day refund policy. If Society is not a fit for your publication, read the refund terms or email before the refund window closes.
Society · US$149
Build a publication readers take seriously.
One-time purchase, lifetime product updates and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Free Ghost launch checklist
Still planning your Ghost site?
Work through the free Ghost Publication Launch Checklist before you publish. You can also get three short emails about choosing a theme and launching your site, followed by occasional theme news.