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Next.js Blog Template: Blog CMS with Content Editor & Admin Dashboard

Medium locks your content in, Notion isn't a CMS, and WordPress needs a plugin for everything. This kit gives writers and startup marketing teams 27 screens of a clean publishing workflow: a 9-screen public blog, a 13-screen Ghost-style admin (post editor with SEO fields, media library, subscribers, analytics), 2 auth screens, and 3 utility pages. Headless-friendly so you bring your own database.

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Last updated on August 25, 2026

What buyers say

11 reviews. Hover or tap to stop and read.

  • Just took a look at the live demo.snappy and responsive. For a solo founder, this is basically a cheat code to get an MVP out in days instead of weeks. The pricing looks very fair for the amount of hours this would save me.
    Shekhar DFounder & CEO, IndieStack
  • Just grabbed a license. Honestly, the code quality is way better than other boilerplates I've bought in the past. The folder structure is intuitive, and the TypeScript is actually strict (no any types everywhere). I managed to get the repo running and swapped out the branding in about 10 minutes. The AI chat implementation is butter smooth. Well worth the investment!
    SuneetFull-Stack Developer, Freelance
  • This looks super clean. I've used shadcn/ui a lot, but having a fully structured 'app shell' with the sidebar, auth, and settings pre-wired is exactly what I need to skip the setup fatigue. It feels way more production-ready than the usual component dumps I see.
    RishabhFrontend Engineer, Razorpay
  • Congrats on the launch! I've been looking for a solid Next.js starter that isn't just a landing page template. The fact that you included actual AI UX patterns like streaming responses and citations out of the box is a huge time saver. Definitely checking this out for my next SaaS project.
    Mukesh KProduct Manager, TechVentures
  • The production-ready architecture is the killer feature here. Most starter kits give you components but not real-world workflows. Seeing complete app screens baked in is refreshing. Love that you prioritized accessibility (WCAG) defaults too, that's often overlooked in these kinds of apps.
    Aquib A, KhanDesign Engineer, DesignOps Studio
  • The attention to detail here is top-notch. Most starter kits feel a bit generic, but thefrontkit has a really premium aesthetic. The dark mode implementation looks flawless. Awesome work team!
    SurajSenior Frontend Developer, Flipkart
  • Instant buy for me. As a backend dev who struggles with making things look decent, this app starter is a lifesaver. I was about to hire a freelancer just to design my dashboard, but this costs a fraction of that price and the code is already written. The production-ready components make it a no-brainer. It effectively paid for itself in the first hour.
    SaikatBackend Engineer, Turing
  • We evaluated building our internal dashboard from scratch vs using this. The accessibility compliance alone saved us weeks of remediation work. Design tokens keep everything consistent across our team of eight, and the dark mode implementation actually works with system preferences out of the box.
    BipulTech Lead, Swiggy
  • Looks solid. Tired of stitching shadcn. auth + tables every project. The AI flow w/ stop/retry + citations is the bit I never finish.
    Alex CStaff Engineer, Remote Startup
  • Bought this solely to avoid spending my weekend fighting with CSS and responsiveness. As a backend-heavy engineer, frontend usually kills my momentum. thefrontkit just worked out of the box. I hooked up my API routes, and the UI already looked professional without me touching a single style definition. The component abstraction is super clean. 10/10 recommendation for anyone who just wants to ship.
    Aryan A.Backend Engineer, Zerodha
  • The AI UX Kit looks incredible. I feel like everyone is building AI wrappers right now but struggling with the frontend interaction parts (like handling chat history and safety notices). This kit seems to solve exactly that. Good luck with the launch!
    Saurav GAI Product Engineer, Stealth AI
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27 Screens Across 4 Sections

Everything you need to build a complete blog platform, from the public reading experience to the admin content management system.

Public Blog (9 screens)

Home feed, article page, categories index, category, tag, author profile, search, about, newsletter archive

Admin CMS (13 screens)

Dashboard, posts list, new post, edit post, media library, categories, tags, comments, subscribers, settings, analytics, authors, scheduled

Auth & Utility (5 screens)

Login, forgot password, 404 page, RSS feed preview, sitemap preview

All built with TailwindCSS and shadcn/ui. Accessible, token-driven, and developer-friendly.

Built on a Solid Foundation

Every component follows production-grade patterns for accessibility, responsiveness, and maintainability.

Content Management

Content Management

  • Post editor with category, tags, and SEO sidebar
  • Draft / published / scheduled status workflow
  • Media library with drag-drop upload and detail panel
  • Categories and tags management with CRUD dialogs
  • Comments moderation with approve / reject / spam actions
Blog Reading Experience

Blog Reading Experience

  • Featured post hero with gradient overlay
  • Article page with sticky table of contents
  • Reading progress bar and share buttons
  • Category and tag filtering with animated grids
  • Author profiles with social links and post listings
Analytics & Insights

Analytics & Insights

  • Pageview and unique visitor trend charts
  • Traffic source breakdown (pie/donut chart)
  • Top posts by views (horizontal bar chart)
  • Subscriber growth over time (area chart)
  • Reading completion rates per post

27 screens, 3 layouts, 40+ components. Everything you need to ship a complete blog platform.

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What's Included in This Blog CMS Kit

Included

  • checkmarkReact + Tailwind code for all 27 screens and components
  • checkmarkoklch tokens covering body type, code blocks, pull quotes, and category color tags
  • checkmarkGhost-style admin CMS with 13 management screens
  • checkmarkRecharts analytics dashboard with 3 chart types (area, bar, donut)
  • checkmarkResponsive layouts with reading-optimal line lengths on phones and a wider editor canvas on desktop
  • checkmark1 year of updates

Not Included

  • Backend, database, or API logic
  • Hosted CMS or content delivery
  • Email sending or newsletter delivery service
  • Authentication or user management backend

Intent: you get a production-grade blog + CMS UI. You connect your own data source, APIs, and business logic.

Built for Bloggers, Dev Teams, and Content Agencies

Indie developers and tech bloggers building a personal or company blog on Next.js

Indie developers and tech bloggers building a personal or company blog on Next.js

Agencies delivering content platforms and blog sites for clients on tight timelines

Agencies delivering content platforms and blog sites for clients on tight timelines

Product teams building internal knowledge bases or developer documentation portals

Product teams building internal knowledge bases or developer documentation portals

Note: This is a frontend UI kit, not a hosted CMS. You bring your own backend, database, and content API.

Key Features

FeatureDescription
Ghost-Style Admin Panel13-screen CMS with dashboard, post management, media library, comments moderation, and site settings. Like Ghost or WordPress, but on your own Next.js stack.
Analytics DashboardPageview trends, traffic source breakdown, subscriber growth charts, top posts by views, and reading completion rates, all with Recharts.
Post Editor with SEOMarkdown editor with a formatting toolbar, category selector, tag picker, featured image upload, excerpt field, and a full SEO sidebar with meta title, description, and slug.
Media LibraryDrag-and-drop upload zone, responsive image grid, detail panel with alt text, dimensions, file size, URL copy, and delete confirmation.
Newsletter & SubscribersPublic newsletter signup forms, subscriber management table with search and CSV export, subscriber growth stats, and newsletter archive page.
Full Blog Reading ExperienceFeatured post hero, category/tag filtering, article pages with table of contents, reading progress bar, share buttons, comments, and related posts.

All components are WCAG AA-compliant and optimized for mobile and desktop.

Frontend Stack for the Blog CMS

TailwindCSS
Next.js
shadcn/ui
React
  • checkmarkTailwindCSS handles 27 screens including the author dashboard, post editor, and reader-facing templates
  • checkmarkBuilt on shadcn/ui patterns, drops into existing content sites without rewriting layouts
  • checkmarkBase UI primitives behind the category and status selects in the post editor and the admin dialogs
  • checkmarkToken-driven typography hierarchy across headings, body, code blocks, and pull quotes
  • checkmarkRecharts integration for analytics dashboards and data visualization
  • checkmarkBuilt for the Next.js App Router

Accessibility Highlights

Every blog interaction is inclusive by design. From reading articles to managing content, built for everyone.

Post editor, tag
pickers, and
category filters
all operable
without leaving
the keyboard
Article
structure
announced
correctly:
headings nest,
code blocks are
labelled, pull
quotes have
voice
prefers-reduced-motion
respected on
draft
transitions,
modal entries,
and image
gallery fades
WCAG AA contrast
across headings,
body copy, code
blocks, and
inline links in
both modes
Article markup
uses h1-h6
hierarchy and
proper landmarks
so readers and
screen readers
both navigate
cleanly

Preview Gallery

27 screens across public blog, admin CMS, auth, and utility pages. Every screen is fully responsive and accessible.

Blog home with a serif masthead, category filters, and a numbered editorial index
Article page with a centered serif reading column, drop cap, and byline block
The same editorial index in the warm night-reading dark theme
Long-form article in dark mode with pull quotes and reading progress
Admin CMS dashboard with post stats, top performers, and pending comments
Analytics with pageview trends, traffic sources, and reading completion

Blog home with a serif masthead, category filters, and a numbered editorial index

How Next.js Blog Template with CMS Compares

See how Frontkit stacks up against typical alternatives on the features that matter most.

FeatureFrontkitTypical Alternatives
Admin CMS PanelFull Ghost-style admin with 13 screensUsually missing. Blog-only templates
Rich Text EditorMarkdown editor with formatting toolbar and SEO sidebarRelies on external CMS (Sanity, Contentful)
Analytics DashboardPageviews, traffic sources, subscriber growth chartsNo analytics UI included
Media LibraryUpload zone, grid view, image detail panelExternal asset management required
Comments ModerationApprove/reject/spam with bulk actionsThird-party comment system (Disqus)
Newsletter ManagementSubscriber list, export CSV, growth statsExternal email service only
WCAG AA AccessibilityBuilt-in from day oneUsually missing or partial
Dark ModeToken-driven, system-awareBasic toggle or missing

Pricing Information

Solo License (1 developer)

Solo: $131

Next.js/Tailwind code. 27 screens. Internal projects only.

Team License (Up to 10 developers)

Team: $179

Next.js/Tailwind code. 27 screens. Internal projects only.

Agency License (Unlimited developers, client delivery allowed)

Agency: $299

Next.js/Tailwind code. 27 screens. Client delivery allowed.

Pricing Plans

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Solo
Solo1 developer

Next.js/Tailwind code. 27 screens. Internal projects only.

$79$131
What's included
  • 1 developer license
  • Next.js 16 + Tailwind CSS v4 code
  • 27 screens: Blog, Admin CMS, Auth, Utility
  • Ghost-style admin panel with analytics
  • 6 months of updates
  • Internal projects only
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Team
TeamUp to 10 developers

Next.js/Tailwind code. 27 screens. Internal projects only.

$107$179
What's included
  • All current + future apps for 1 year
  • Next.js 16 + Tailwind CSS v4 code
  • 27 screens: Blog, Admin CMS, Auth, Utility
  • Ghost-style admin panel with analytics
  • 1 year of updates
  • Internal projects only
7-day money-back guarantee · Secure checkout
Agency
AgencyUnlimited developers

Next.js/Tailwind code. 27 screens. Client delivery allowed.

$179$299
What's included
  • Unlimited developer licenses
  • All apps + unlimited client projects
  • 27 screens: Blog, Admin CMS, Auth, Utility
  • Ghost-style admin panel with analytics
  • Priority support
  • Client delivery allowed
7-day money-back guarantee · Secure checkout
Limited-time sale: 40% off auto-applied

7-day refund window after your first published post. License upgrades credit 100% of your previous purchase.

Done-For-You

Skip the setup. We'll launch this app for you.

The team that built Next.js Blog Template with CMS deploys it for your business: your branding, your integrations, live in 2-4 weeks. Fixed quote, from $1,999.

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  • ✓Kit license included
  • ✓Your branding via the design token system
  • ✓Wired to your backend, CRM, or payment provider
  • ✓Deployed to your own account. You own everything
  • ✓2 weeks of post-launch fixes

The complete blog platform UI: public site + admin CMS in one kit

9 public blog pages, 13 admin screens, analytics dashboard, media library, and newsletter management. Ship a Ghost-quality blog on your own stack.

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