Does Flow support a dark-mode logo?

Yes. You can upload a separate logo for dark color scheme in Design & branding.

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Q: Does Flow work with Ghost 6?

Yes. The developer lists compatibility with Ghost 5 and 6.

Q: Can I localize the UI and use RTL?

Yes. Flow includes 46 language translations and RTL support.

Q: Can I replace Ghost Portal with my own Sign In/Sign Up pages?

Yes. Create pages using the Sign In and Sign Up templates with slugs /sign-in and /sign-up to override Portal.

Q: Is there a membership/pricing page template?

Yes. Select the Membership template on a page to render tiers and intro copy.

Flow - A Travel Blog Theme for Ghost CMS

Flow is a minimal, image-forward Ghost theme for blogs and magazines. It supports Ghost 5 & 6, offers six post layouts, dark/system color schemes, featured/highlighted posts, a sidebar menu with icons and groups, custom sign-in/up pages, and 46 languages with RTL.

Overview

Is your Ghost blog ready for 2025? Flow gives you a crisp, big-grid reading experience that makes images pop and keeps text legible. It’s built for bloggers and publishers who want a minimalist magazine feel without wrestling with code. The developer pitches clear multi-layout options, dark mode, and membership templates; I like the polish, but I’m not sold on its “travel blog” positioning because there aren’t travel-specific features.

TL;DR — Key takeaways

Minimal, image-first grid with 6 post layouts and featured/highlighted content.
Ghost 5 & 6 compatible, with light/dark/system color schemes and a toggle.
Membership-ready with custom Sign In/Sign Up page templates and a Membership page.
Globalized: 46 languages + RTL; 31+ social platforms via code injection.
PWA/installable as a mobile app; modern stack (Vite, Tailwind, TypeScript).

What makes Flow unique?

A polished, photo-forward magazine layout with a sidebar “command center” (icons, groups, sub-items) plus custom auth pages—delivering a cohesive publisher experience without custom code.

Theme overview

Flow is a premium Ghost theme by Luxe Themes designed for clean publishing. It ships with six post layouts, featured/highlighted post treatments, and a compact posts grid option for tighter visual density. It’s Ghost 5 & 6 compatible and supports light/dark/system color modes. The demo shows a large visual grid with category highlights—great for photo-heavy posts.

Target users: bloggers, indie magazines, and creators who want minimal styling with strong visuals, native memberships, and simple setup through Ghost Admin. The brand emphasizes performance and documentation-led onboarding.

Top features of Flow

Layouts & design

Six post layouts including full-screen and gradient overlays; compact grid option.
Hero section with 6 layout options and custom HTML; highlights carousel for featured categories.
Light, dark, or system color scheme with a visitor toggle; separate dark-mode logo slot.

Sidebar navigation with icons, group headers, and sub-items; background image support.

Content & engagement

Featured posts indicators; related posts; infinite scroll with auto loading; scroll progress + back-to-top.
PhotoSwipe galleries for rich, mobile-friendly images.

Membership & pages

Membership page template with pricing tiers; custom Sign In and Sign Up templates that override Portal when slugs are /sign-in and /sign-up.
Customizable subscribe form content via a tagged page (#subscribe-form).

46 languages with Ghost i18n + RTL; 31+ social platforms configurable via code injection; per-author profiles.

Performance & stack

Built with Vite, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript; responsive design and PWA support (installable as app).

Pricing & license

$89 Single-Use; $199 Multi-Use, lifetime updates, 6 months support, 14-day refund policy via the developer’s store.

Pros & cons

Pros

Big grid layout showcases strong imagery; ideal for magazines/blogs.
Custom membership + sign in/up pages improve brand control over auth flows.
Modern stack and PWA support for smooth performance and future-proofing.

Cons

Marketed with travel visuals but no travel-specific features (maps, itineraries, trip schema, etc.).
Accessibility needs work: my audit showed 56% with 69 issues; at <95, you risk legal exposure in the US if operating as a public accommodation—plan fixes.

Use cases

For bloggers: Publish quickly with pre-built layouts, featured posts, related reading, and a clean grid that keeps readers exploring.
For publishers/magazines: Category highlights and infinite scroll support deep archives without clutter.
For membership creators: Dedicated Membership + custom Sign In/Up pages provide a branded conversion flow.

Performance, security & SEO

Flow’s stack (Vite, Tailwind, TypeScript) supports lean builds and responsive design; the developer claims PWA and “accessibility-focused interface,” and the homepage positions themes as performance-first.

In my PageSpeed tests I saw Best Practices 100 and SEO 100, which is encouraging for discoverability.

Address accessibility gaps early to meet 2025 AEO/voice expectations and reduce legal risk.

Installation & quick customization guide

In Ghost Admin, go to Settings → Design & branding → Customize → Change theme → Upload theme and activate Flow.zip.
Set logo (and separate dark-mode logo if used).
Configure sidebar navigation (icons via Lucide, group headers with #, sub-items using - prefix).
Choose color scheme (Light/Dark/System) and enable the switcher.
Create Membership, Sign In (/sign-in), and Sign Up (/sign-up) pages using the provided templates.
(Optional) Add #subscribe-form page to customize subscribe copy.

Rating & recommendation

My rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

I’m neutral on Flow. The presentation is elegant, and the custom sign in/up + membership pages are a win. But the theme doesn’t deliver travel-specific tooling, and the accessibility posture needs improvement before I’d use it on a high-traffic, public-facing publication in the US or EU. If you want a clean, image-first Ghost blog/magazine, it’s a good fit. If you need travel features (maps, itinerary components), consider alternatives or custom work.

FAQs

Does Flow work with Ghost 6?

Yes—Ghost 5 & 6 are listed as compatible.

Can I localize the UI and use RTL?

Yes—Flow includes 46 language translations and RTL support.

Can I replace Ghost Portal with my own Sign In/Sign Up pages?

Yes—create pages using the Sign In and Sign Up templates with the correct slugs to override Portal automatically.

Is there a membership/pricing page template?

Yes—use the Membership template; it renders pricing tiers and your intro copy.

Does it support a dark-mode logo?

Yes—there’s a field for a separate dark-scheme logo.

Flow alternatives to consider

Colorgrid — Vibrant magazine theme with featured slider, mega menu, and 15 preset color palettes for quick re-branding; great for multi-category publications.
Snook — Bold, animated blog theme (GSAP, smooth scrolling) with multiple post/page templates; ideal when you want high visual flair.
Caards — Card-style grid, dark mode, and tag filtering; slick, visual-first layout for portfolios and creative blogs.
Misty — Editorial vibe with unique grid styling, popular tag slider, six styles, and video cover options; classic magazine feel.

Conclusion

Flow nails the minimal magazine look with strong image presentation, multi-layout flexibility, global language coverage, and branded auth flows. If your priorities are clean aesthetics, easy membership, and a photo-forward grid, it delivers. If you need travel-specific features or airtight accessibility, budget for customizations or compare alternatives first.