Does this include backend or API logic?

No. This is a frontend UI kit. All screens use mock seed data. You connect your own backend, API, or data source. The UI layer handles display, interaction, and form structure.

Can I connect this to a headless CMS like Sanity or Contentful?

Yes. The blog pages consume typed data interfaces. Replace the seed data imports with API calls to any headless CMS, database, or content API. The admin panel works the same way — wire the forms to your backend.

Is the post editor a real rich text editor?

The editor screen includes a content input area with category, tags, and SEO settings sidebar. You can integrate Novel, Tiptap, or any rich text editor library into the content area. The UI scaffold is ready.

Is the UI accessible?

Yes. All screens use semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, proper ARIA labels, focus management, and WCAG AA contrast ratios in both light and dark modes.

Can I customize the design and colors?

Absolutely. The entire color system uses oklch tokens in globals.css. Change the hue value and all 25 screens update instantly. Typography, spacing, and component styles are all token-driven through Tailwind CSS.

What license covers client work?

Solo and Team licenses are for internal projects. The Agency license allows unlimited developers and client delivery.

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

Name: Next.js Blog Template with CMS
Brand: thefrontkit
SKU: blog-cms-kit
Price: 79 USD
Availability: InStock

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 25 screens of a clean publishing workflow: an 8-screen public blog, a 12-screen Ghost-style admin with post editor and SEO fields, a media library, newsletter and subscribers, an analytics dashboard, and 5 auth screens. Headless-friendly so you bring your own database.

Starting at $79· 7-day money-back guarantee

Last updated on 2026-03-22

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

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25 Screens Across 4 Sections

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

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

Dashboard, posts list, editor, media library, categories, tags, comments, subscribers, settings, analytics, authors, scheduled

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

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

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

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

25 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

React + Tailwind code for all 25 screens and components
oklch design tokens with light & dark mode
Ghost-style admin CMS with 12 management screens
Recharts analytics dashboard with 4 chart types
Responsive layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop
1 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

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

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

Feature	Description
Ghost-Style Admin Panel	12-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 Dashboard	Pageview trends, traffic source breakdown, subscriber growth charts, top posts by views, and reading completion rates — all with Recharts.
Post Editor with SEO	Clean editor layout with category selector, tag picker, featured image upload, excerpt field, and a full SEO sidebar with meta title, description, and slug.
Media Library	Drag-and-drop upload zone, responsive image grid, detail panel with alt text, dimensions, file size, URL copy, and delete confirmation.
Newsletter & Subscribers	Public newsletter signup forms, subscriber management table with search and CSV export, subscriber growth stats, and newsletter archive page.
Full Blog Reading Experience	Featured 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.

Next.js & Tailwind Stack, Built for Production

Built with TailwindCSS for utility-first styling across all 25 screens
Fully compatible with shadcn/ui components and themes
Radix UI primitives for accessible dropdowns, modals, and selectors
Design tokens for consistent spacing, colors, and typography
Recharts integration for analytics dashboards and data visualization
Framework-agnostic components work with Next.js, Remix, or any React setup

Accessibility Highlights

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

Keyboard-friendly

post navigation,

editor, and

admin controls

Screen-reader

tested article

content, forms,

and data tables

Reduced motion

mode for

animations and

transitions

WCAG AA color

contrast across

light and dark

themes

Semantic HTML

for articles,

navigation, and

admin content

Semantic HTML for articles, navigation, and admin content

Preview Gallery

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

Blog home page with featured post hero and category-filtered post grid

Admin dashboard with stats cards, top posts, and activity timeline

Posts management table with status filters, search, and bulk actions

Analytics dashboard with pageview charts, traffic sources, and subscriber growth

Blog article page with table of contents, share buttons, and related posts

Post editor with title, rich content area, category, tags, and SEO settings

Blog home page with featured post hero and category-filtered post grid

How Next.js Blog Template with CMS Compares

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

Feature	thefrontkit	Typical Alternatives
Admin CMS Panel	Full Ghost-style admin with 12 screens	Usually missing — blog-only templates
Rich Text Editor	Built-in editor with SEO sidebar	Relies on external CMS (Sanity, Contentful)
Analytics Dashboard	Pageviews, traffic sources, subscriber growth charts	No analytics UI included
Media Library	Upload zone, grid view, image detail panel	External asset management required
Comments Moderation	Approve/reject/spam with bulk actions	Third-party comment system (Disqus)
Newsletter Management	Subscriber list, export CSV, growth stats	External email service only
WCAG AA Accessibility	Built-in from day one	Usually missing or partial
Dark Mode	Token-driven, system-aware	Basic toggle or missing

Pricing Plans

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

8 public blog pages, 12 admin screens, analytics dashboard, media library, and newsletter management. Ship a Ghost-quality blog on your own stack.

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25 Screens Across 4 Sections