# solstice23/argon-theme

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5,457 stars · 619 forks · PHP · gpl-3.0

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/solstice23/argon-theme
- Homepage: https://archive-blog.s23.moe
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/solstice23-argon-theme.md

## Topics

`argon` `argon-theme` `customizable` `pjax` `theme` `wordpress` `wordpress-theme`

## Description

Argon Theme is a WordPress blog theme featuring a block-based page builder and a switchable dark mode interface. It includes an asynchronous page loader that utilizes browser APIs to enable animated transitions between views without full page refreshes.

The theme provides a specialized discussion system that supports Markdown formatting, Ajax-driven submissions, and private whispers. It also incorporates a block-based layout system for arranging structured sections and content without relying on shortcodes.

The project covers a broad range of content management and rendering capabilities, including technical content rendering for mathematical formulas and code syntax highlighting. It manages blog organization through tag-based filtering, chronological archives, and paginated feeds, while offering reading experience optimizations such as automatic tables of contents and reading progress indicators.

Additional functionality includes password-protected content access, search engine optimization, and the generation of dynamic SVG images for user profile signatures.

## Tags

### Content Management & Publishing

- [WordPress Blog Themes](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/wordpress-blog-themes.md) — Provides a comprehensive visual design system and layout for WordPress blogs.
- [Blog Discussion Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/blog-discussion-systems.md) — Handles user comments with Markdown support, private messaging, and Ajax updates for smooth conversation flow.
- [Blog Post Rendering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/blog-post-rendering.md) — Implements a focused reading experience by rendering individual blog articles with associated metadata. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/date/2019/02.html))
- [Comment Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-aggregation-curation/comment-systems.md) — Ships a specialized discussion system supporting Markdown, Ajax updates, and private whispers. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/746.html))
- [Category Organizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/category-organizations.md) — Organizes historical posts into groups by tags, categories, or dates for streamlined browsing. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/tag/%e9%95%bf%e9%93%be%e5%89%96%e5%88%86.html))
- [Chronological Content Organization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/chronological-content-organization.md) — Groups blog entries based on their publication calendar date for chronological browsing. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/date/2018/10.html))
- [Reusable Content Blocks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-management-systems/content-architecture-modeling/content-organization-systems/reusable-content-blocks.md) — Inserts specialized elements like TODO lists, warnings, and GitHub cards using visual blocks or shortcodes. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/746.html))
- [Technical Content Renderers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-processing-transformation/markdown-markup-tools/markdown-tools/technical-content-renderers.md) — Renders mathematical formulas, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and rich media for technical writing.
- [Content Tagging Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-tagging-systems.md) — Displays curated lists of posts associated with specific keywords or tags for content discovery. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/tag/%e5%8c%ba%e9%97%b4dp.html))
- [Reading Experience Enhancements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/documentation-knowledge-management/table-of-contents/reading-experience-enhancements.md) — Provides automatic tables of contents, reading progress indicators, and mathematical formula rendering. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/solstice23/argon-theme@master/README.md))
- [Markdown to Rich Text Parsers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/markdown-to-rich-text-parsers.md) — Transforms Markdown input into formatted HTML for articles and comments.

### User Interface & Experience

- [Visual Page Editors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/content-block-editors/visual-page-editors.md) — Features a block-based page builder for creating layouts with visual elements and structured sections. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/tag/gutenberg.html))
- [Blog Interface Customization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/blog-interface-customization.md) — Allows adjusting visual styles, layouts, and color schemes to create a tailored identity for the blog.
- [Block-Based Theme Architectures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/content-block-editors/block-based-theme-architectures.md) — Utilizes a block-based theme architecture to structure page layouts and elements visually.
- [Dark Mode Support](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/dark-mode-support.md) — Implements a switchable dark mode interface with distinct background settings for improved readability. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/solstice23/argon-theme@master/README.md))
- [Discussion Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/markdown-interaction-components/discussion-interfaces.md) — Provides a discussion interface supporting Markdown formatting, Ajax submissions, and private whispers.
- [Dark Mode Strategies](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/presentation-frameworks/theme-systems/dark-mode-strategies.md) — Implements a theme with switchable light and dark visual modes including immersive backgrounds and system detection.
- [Reading Experience Optimizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/reading-experience-optimizations.md) — Improves text legibility with dark mode, reading progress indicators, and automatic tables of contents.
- [Site Appearance Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/site-appearance-customizations.md) — Allows extensive customization of theme colors, page layouts, and navigation bars to create a tailored identity. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/solstice23/argon-theme@master/README.md))
- [Visual Page Builders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/visual-page-builders.md) — Provides a layout system using custom editor blocks to arrange page content and structured sections.
- [Readability Optimizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/adaptive-interface-layouts/readability-optimizations.md) — Optimizes the reading experience through adaptive layouts and customizable typography. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/746.html))
- [Custom Block Definitions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/content-block-editors/custom-block-definitions.md) — Allows the definition of new content blocks with custom HTML and UI components. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/1732.html))
- [CSS Variable Theming](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/css-variable-theming.md) — Manages visual identities and theme transitions using a central set of CSS custom properties.
- [Floating Action Buttons](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/floating-action-buttons.md) — Includes interactive floating action buttons to enhance site navigation. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/category/essay.html))
- [Interactive Site Elements](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interactive-site-elements.md) — Adds functional components like countdown timers, floating navigation buttons, and asynchronous page transitions.
- [Interface Layout Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interface-layout-configurations.md) — Provides configuration options for the appearance and behavior of top bars, sidebars, and floating elements. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/date/2019/08.html))
- [Partial Page Refreshers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/partial-page-refreshers.md) — Implements a system that updates page content dynamically without triggering full browser reloads. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/746.html))
- [View Transition Animations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/view-transition-animations.md) — Uses browser-native APIs to create smooth visual transitions when navigating between different views. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/archives/date/2023/08.html))

### Web Development

- [AJAX Page Loaders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/ajax-page-loaders.md) — Implements a navigation system that loads new pages without a full browser refresh for smoother transitions.
- [Asynchronous Discussion Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/ajax-page-loaders/asynchronous-discussion-systems.md) — Implements an Ajax-driven discussion system for real-time interactions and comments.

### Part of an Awesome List

- [Content Organization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/productivity/blog-management/content-organization.md) — Organizes blog posts through tags, categories, and date-based archives for easier navigation.

### Data & Databases

- [Pagination](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/pagination.md) — Organizes blog posts into a chronological feed with pagination to ensure readable page loads. ([source](https://archive-blog.s23.moe/page/4.html))

### Graphics & Multimedia

- [SVG Generators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-production-suites/graphics-media-assets/creative-and-cultural-media/generative-media-tools/svg-generators.md) — Renders real-time data and statistics directly into scalable vector graphics images.