19 RTL WordPress Themes Compared - 2026

MagPlus is one of the most widely used themes for Arabic and Hebrew news and magazine sites because it includes a dedicated RTL stylesheet that handles text alignment, sidebar positioning, and navigation mirroring natively. Unlike themes that rely on WPML’s CSS overrides to simulate RTL, MagPlus was built with bidirectional support from the ground up.

For Arabic or Hebrew publishers, the practical standout features are the built-in translation panel, unlimited sidebars (which appear on the left side of the page in RTL mode, as readers expect), and the drag-and-drop builder that respects RTL text direction as you arrange layout blocks.

Key features of MagPlus for RTL sites:

• Dedicated RTL stylesheet for native right-to-left layout
• WPML compatible for Arabic, Hebrew, and multilingual content management
• 30+ templates with pre-configured RTL layouts
• 150+ handcrafted elements including RTL-compatible sliders
• More than 12 header layout options
• 500+ Google Fonts with Arabic and Hebrew script options

Shutter is a photography-focused theme with solid RTL support, making it a good choice for Arabic or Hebrew photographers and creative professionals who want a portfolio site with proper right-to-left layout. The gallery templates, filter tools, and contact form builder all display correctly in RTL without additional CSS overrides.

The WooCommerce integration maintains RTL text direction through the cart and checkout flow, which matters for Arabic-speaking photographers selling prints or services.

Key features of Shutter for RTL sites:

• 8 gallery templates with RTL layout support
• WooCommerce with RTL-compatible cart and checkout
• Price list shortcode and contact form for Arabic-speaking clients
• CSS3 animations that respect RTL direction
• Google Fonts with Arabic script options

For Arabic or Hebrew creative professionals, the lack of heavy editorial formatting options is actually an advantage: Shutter stays out of the way visually, letting portfolios and photography speak for themselves. It is one of the few RTL themes on this list that is not built around news or magazine layouts, making it the natural choice for photographers, designers, and artists serving Arabic-speaking audiences.

Best for: Arabic or Hebrew photographers, designers, and portfolio sites that need solid RTL layout without the bloat of a news or magazine theme.

Sahifa is purpose-built for news and magazine sites and includes one of the more complete RTL implementations in this category. The built-in translation panel supports Arabic and Hebrew directly, and the Tie Page Builder’s drag-and-drop homepage builder respects RTL text flow as you arrange layout blocks. The theme has a track record with Arabic-language news publishers.

The WPML, BuddyPress, and bbPress compatibility is relevant for news sites that run community discussion sections alongside editorial content, which is common in Arabic-language media sites.

Key features of Sahifa for RTL sites:

• Built-in translation panel with full Arabic and Hebrew RTL support
• Drag-and-drop homepage builder (Tie Page Builder, RTL-aware)
• WPML, BuddyPress, and bbPress RTL compatibility
• 650+ Google Fonts with Arabic script options
• WooCommerce integration for RTL eCommerce

Porto is a multi-purpose theme with strong bidirectional (LTR and RTL) layout support, making it one of the more versatile options for sites that serve both Arabic or Hebrew visitors and left-to-right audiences. The layout automatically adjusts the grid, navigation, and widget placement based on the active language direction. This automatic bidirectional handling is less common in multi-purpose themes, where RTL support is often an afterthought.

The WooCommerce integration maintains RTL alignment through product pages, cart, and checkout, which is critical for Arabic eCommerce sites.

Key features of Porto for RTL sites:

• Automatic bidirectional (LTR and RTL) layout switching
• 30+ homepage layouts with RTL variants
• Full WooCommerce RTL support including cart and checkout
• WPML compatible
• Revolution slider included

NewsPlus is a news and magazine theme with full RTL support through a dedicated rtl.css that covers navigation menus, sidebars, and its homepage block system in right-to-left mode. The theme ships with the King Composer page builder instead of the more common WPBakery, and King Composer respects RTL locale settings when set to Arabic or Hebrew in WordPress. The 20 pre-made homepage layouts are tested in RTL, giving you a working starting point without manual layout adjustments.

The bundled jQuery news ticker scrolls in the correct RTL direction when a RTL locale is active. This matters for Arabic news sites where a left-to-right scrolling ticker would immediately look wrong to readers. WPML compatibility covers multilingual Arabic and Hebrew publishing across the full homepage block system.

Key RTL features of NewsPlus:

• Dedicated rtl.css covering navigation, sidebars, and homepage blocks
• King Composer page builder with RTL locale support
• News ticker scrolls in the correct RTL direction
• 20 pre-made layouts tested in RTL mode
• WPML compatible for Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi multilingual sites
• WooCommerce integration RTL-compatible

Best for: Arabic and Hebrew news and editorial sites that want a broad range of pre-made homepage layouts and prefer the King Composer builder over WPBakery.

Herald is a business-oriented news theme with full RTL support for its grid-based article layouts. The theme’s advanced options panel includes a layout direction setting that flips sidebars, navigation menus, and content areas from left-to-right to right-to-left. Unlike themes where the sidebar simply relocates to the opposite side, Herald’s RTL implementation adjusts typography padding and icon positioning for a cleaner Arabic or Hebrew reading experience.

The Co-Authors Plus plugin integration is RTL-compatible, which is relevant for Arabic news teams with multiple named authors. The sticky sidebar positions on the right side in RTL mode, and the two pagination types both render correctly in right-to-left layout.

Key RTL features of Herald:

• Theme options panel includes RTL layout direction setting
• Navigation menus and sidebars mirror correctly in RTL
• Typography padding adjusted for RTL reading flow
• Co-Authors Plus integration works in RTL for multi-author teams
• Sticky sidebar positions correctly on the right in RTL mode
• WooCommerce and bbPress integration RTL-compatible

Best for: Arabic news teams and multi-author editorial sites that need a professional, structured RTL layout with ad placement options built in.

Divi handles RTL through a combination of its own RTL stylesheet and WordPress’s core RTL support. When a RTL language is active via WPML or Polylang, Divi Builder sections and columns flip direction correctly. Setting the text direction requires configuring it in your language plugin settings — Divi applies RTL from the WordPress locale, so the correct WPML or Polylang setup is the key step before the layout mirrors properly.

The Divi Builder’s modules include blog feeds, fullwidth post titles, and image sliders that all render in RTL when configured with a RTL locale. For Arabic business and branded editorial sites, the main advantage is design flexibility: you can build exact RTL layouts that do not look like adapted LTR designs. For high-volume news portals, Divi requires more initial setup than news-specific themes, but for sites with a specific visual direction, it gives full control over every element.

Key RTL considerations for Divi:

• RTL stylesheet included; set language direction via WPML or Polylang
• Divi Builder modules flip correctly when RTL locale is active
• Inline text editing works in RTL direction
• 200+ pre-built website packs, some usable as RTL starting points
• WooCommerce integration RTL-compatible for Arabic online stores
• Split testing built into the builder works in RTL contexts

Best for: Arabic corporate sites, branded editorial publications, and designers who want full layout control over their RTL design and are willing to invest time on initial setup.

Travelista is a travel and lifestyle blog theme with RTL support through a dedicated rtl.css. For Arabic and Hebrew travel bloggers and lifestyle publishers, it provides a clean right-to-left layout without the heavier page-builder setup of multipurpose themes. The 8 blog layout styles render in RTL with typography flowing right-to-left and sidebars positioned on the right side as expected for RTL readers.

WooCommerce integration is RTL-compatible for bloggers who also sell travel products, guides, or digital downloads. The AdSense-ready ad placements mirror to the appropriate RTL position when RTL is active, so monetisation setups do not need manual adjustment after enabling RTL.

Key RTL features of Travelista:

• Dedicated rtl.css for correct layout and text direction
• 8 blog layout styles render correctly in RTL
• RTL-compatible WooCommerce for travel merchandise shops
• Ad placements adjust to RTL positions automatically
• WPML support for multilingual Arabic or Hebrew travel sites
• Custom CSS option for RTL-specific layout fine-tuning

Best for: Arabic and Hebrew travel bloggers, food bloggers, and lifestyle publishers who want a clean, content-forward RTL layout without a heavy page builder.

SmartMag is a widely used WordPress magazine theme with a dedicated RTL stylesheet covering navigation, widget areas, sidebars, and its homepage block system in right-to-left mode. The Mega Menu system renders in RTL — important for Arabic news sites with deep category structures where a left-to-right dropdown menu would break the reading experience. Arabic fonts load correctly through SmartMag’s Google Fonts integration, which includes a broad selection of Arabic-script options.

The Revolution Slider bundled with SmartMag works in RTL, sliding in the correct direction for Arabic and Hebrew readers. Built-in rich snippet schema markup is applied correctly in RTL mode, which helps Arabic-language articles appear properly in search results. The integrated review system also renders in RTL for sites that combine news with product or content reviews.

Key RTL features of SmartMag:

• Dedicated RTL stylesheet covering navigation, sidebars, and homepage blocks
• Mega Menu system renders in RTL for deep category navigation
• Google Fonts integration with Arabic-script font options
• Revolution Slider transitions in the correct RTL direction
• Rich snippet schema markup applied correctly in RTL mode
• Integrated review system renders in RTL

Best for: Arabic news and magazine sites that need a feature-complete RTL layout with a strong homepage builder, reliable Mega Menu, and Arabic font support.

Avada is one of the most thoroughly RTL-tested multipurpose themes available. When a RTL locale is active, Avada’s Fusion Builder flips all column and section layouts to right-to-left automatically. The builder’s live preview respects the RTL direction, so you can design and review your Arabic or Hebrew layout without switching back and forth between the editor and the front end.

Avada’s WooCommerce integration includes RTL support for product grids, cart pages, and checkout flows — the full purchase path renders correctly in Arabic or Hebrew without custom CSS. For Arabic business and eCommerce sites that need the depth of Avada’s design system in a RTL context, it is one of the most capable options on this list.

Key RTL features of Avada:

• Fusion Builder auto-flips column and section layouts in RTL locale
• Live preview in Fusion Builder respects RTL direction
• WooCommerce product grids, cart, and checkout render in RTL
• Shortcode generator produces RTL-compatible output
• Pre-built website packs usable as RTL starting points
• WPML and Polylang compatible for multilingual Arabic or Hebrew sites

Best for: Arabic eCommerce and business sites that need a fully tested RTL environment with a deep design system for custom layouts.

Enfold uses its Avia Layout Builder with RTL locale support, making it one of the more reliable multipurpose themes for Arabic corporate and portfolio sites. When a RTL language is active via WPML, the Avia Layout Builder flips column layouts, icon positions, and widget areas to right-to-left. The AJAX instant search returns results with RTL text formatting, and the WooCommerce integration covers RTL-compatible cart and checkout pages.

Where Enfold stands out for RTL use is its portfolio and business site templates: these work particularly cleanly in RTL mode compared to news-focused themes that carry more layout complexity. For Arabic law firms, consultancies, agencies, or professional services sites that need portfolio features with RTL, Enfold is a strong option.

Key RTL features of Enfold:

• Avia Layout Builder flips column and section layouts in RTL locale
• AJAX instant search results display in RTL
• WooCommerce cart and checkout RTL-compatible
• Portfolio and business templates work cleanly in RTL mode
• Layerslider slides render in RTL direction
• MailChimp and Contact Form 7 integrations work in RTL

Best for: Arabic corporate sites, professional services, and portfolio-focused businesses that want a clean business aesthetic with tested RTL support.

Valenti is a review magazine theme with RTL support built specifically into its review and rating layouts. For Arabic or Hebrew sites that publish scored reviews — apps, electronics, films, or restaurants — Valenti handles star ratings, review scoring systems, and review post formats correctly in RTL. The user voting system functions in RTL, which matters for Arabic-language audience engagement on review content.

Video, audio, gallery, and quote post formats all render correctly in RTL, which is important for magazine sites that publish multiple content types alongside editorial pieces. Sticky sidebars position on the right side in RTL mode as expected, and the drag-and-drop homepage builder respects RTL locale settings.

Key RTL features of Valenti:

• Review and star rating layout system RTL-compatible
• User voting system works in RTL
• Video, audio, gallery, and link post formats render in RTL
• Sticky sidebar positions correctly on the right in RTL
• WooCommerce, bbPress, and BuddyPress integration with RTL support
• Drag-and-drop homepage builder respects RTL locale

Best for: Arabic and Hebrew review magazine sites that publish scored product, app, film, or restaurant reviews alongside editorial content.

Terminus is a multipurpose theme with RTL support across its 19 blog layouts and its Revolution Slider integration. When a RTL language is active, Terminus’s slider transitions move in the correct right-to-left direction, and the testimonial display module mirrors appropriately. The bundled WOOF product filter (WooCommerce Products Filter) is RTL-compatible, which matters for Arabic online stores with category and attribute filtering.

Multi-currency support is built in — relevant for Arabic eCommerce sites serving customers across the Middle East and North Africa, where pricing in local currencies (AED, SAR, EGP, QAR) is expected rather than USD.

Key RTL features of Terminus:

• 19 blog layouts render correctly in RTL mode
• Revolution Slider transitions in the correct RTL direction
• Testimonial display module mirrors in RTL
• WOOF product filter RTL-compatible for Arabic WooCommerce stores
• Multi-currency support for MENA-region eCommerce
• WooCommerce cart and checkout RTL-compatible

Best for: Arabic multipurpose sites combining WooCommerce shopping with editorial content, testimonials, or service pages.

Pressroom is a news and magazine theme with 15 predefined header styles, all of which render correctly in RTL. The WPBakery Page Builder bundled with Pressroom positions columns and elements correctly for Arabic or Hebrew reading direction when a RTL locale is active. Multiple post format support — standard, gallery, audio, video, and quote — all display in RTL, which is important for Arabic news sites that publish varied content types.

Cross-browser compatibility is tested for RTL specifically, covering Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on both desktop and mobile. For Arabic or Hebrew news sites using WooCommerce for subscriptions or merchandise, the cart and checkout pages render correctly in RTL.

Key RTL features of Pressroom:

• 15 predefined header styles, all RTL-compatible
• WPBakery page builder RTL-compatible with RTL locale
• Multiple post formats (gallery, video, audio, quote) render in RTL
• Cross-browser tested in RTL on desktop and mobile
• WooCommerce cart and checkout RTL-compatible
• One-click demo importer for news site starting points

Best for: Arabic and Hebrew news and magazine sites that want a wide choice of header styles and a reliable page builder in RTL.

Charity is a nonprofit and religious organization theme with RTL support — a relatively rare combination, since most RTL themes focus on news, business, or eCommerce. For Arabic or Hebrew nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and religious institutions operating in the Middle East and North Africa, Charity provides RTL-compatible donation forms, event calendars, and WooCommerce integration for fundraising products.

The donation system supports PayPal, Stripe, and Authorize.net, all of which render within RTL page layouts correctly. The event calendar positions dates and time labels correctly in RTL, and the WPBakery builder respects RTL locale for page layout construction. Among dedicated RTL theme options, nonprofit-specific themes with donation functionality are rare.

Charity WordPress themes in general are a separate category from RTL-focused tools, but this theme bridges both needs for organizations that require both.

Key RTL features of Charity:

• Donation forms (PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net) work within RTL page layouts
• Event calendar renders in RTL with correct date and time positioning
• WooCommerce integration RTL-compatible for fundraising shops
• WPBakery page builder with RTL locale support
• 600+ Google Fonts including Arabic-script options for branding

Best for: Arabic and Hebrew nonprofits, charities, religious institutions, and NGOs that need RTL layout with integrated fundraising and event management.

Sport Shop is a WooCommerce theme built for sporting goods retailers, with RTL support for the full eCommerce flow. For Arabic-language sports equipment and merchandise stores, the product grid, product detail pages, shopping cart, and checkout all render in right-to-left layout. AJAX product search and compare features are RTL-compatible, so product discovery works correctly for Arabic readers.

The drag-and-drop element builder respects RTL when the WordPress locale is set to Arabic or Hebrew. Google Fonts integration includes Arabic-script options for store branding, and the multi-homepage layouts are available in RTL mode for stores that want different landing pages for different product categories.

Key RTL features of Sport Shop:

• Full WooCommerce flow RTL-compatible: product grid, cart, checkout, account pages
• AJAX product search and compare work in RTL
• Drag-and-drop element builder RTL-compatible
• Google Fonts with Arabic-script options for store branding
• Multiple RTL-compatible homepage layouts

Best for: Arabic-language sporting goods retailers and sports merchandise stores that need a fully RTL-compatible WooCommerce setup across the entire shopping experience.

Hoary is a minimal single-column blog theme whose simplicity translates particularly well to RTL use. Arabic and Hebrew readers are accustomed to clean, typography-focused reading layouts, and Hoary’s minimal design avoids the complex sidebars and multi-column grids that can be harder to mirror correctly in RTL. Text flows cleanly right-to-left, and the single-column layout removes most of the sidebar-positioning complexity that affects heavier themes.

Contact Form 7 integration works in RTL, so reader subscription and contact forms display correctly for Arabic or Hebrew visitors. The SEO-optimized HTML structure and child theme readiness make Hoary a practical base for bloggers who want to add custom RTL adjustments without fighting complex theme CSS.

Key RTL features of Hoary:

• Single-column layout mirrors to RTL with minimal complexity
• Clean typography flow for Arabic and Hebrew text
• Contact Form 7 integration RTL-compatible
• SEO-optimized HTML structure works in RTL
• Child theme ready for custom RTL adjustments
• 4 homepage layout options available in RTL

Best for: Arabic and Hebrew bloggers who prioritize clean typography and minimal design over complex layouts, and want a low-maintenance RTL setup.

Jupiter X is a comprehensive multipurpose theme with full RTL support in its Elementor-based layout system. When Elementor is set to a RTL locale, sections, columns, and widgets mirror to right-to-left automatically — the live Elementor editor preview also reflects the RTL layout, so you design what you see. Jupiter X’s pre-built website templates include business, agency, and portfolio layouts usable as RTL starting points with minimal manual adjustment.

The Shop Customizer bundled with Jupiter X is RTL-compatible for WooCommerce stores, covering product listings, single product pages, cart, and checkout. Jupiter X’s Elementor-based architecture provides stronger RTL handling than older Visual Composer versions because Elementor’s built-in RTL support is more complete and actively maintained.

Key RTL features of Jupiter X:

• Elementor integration with automatic RTL layout and live preview
• 230+ website templates usable as RTL starting points
• WooCommerce Shop Customizer RTL-compatible
• 14 custom widgets render correctly in RTL
• WPML compatible for multilingual Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi sites
• Responsive RTL design with breakpoint-specific adjustments

Best for: Arabic business, agency, and portfolio sites that want Elementor’s RTL reliability in a theme with a large template library and strong WooCommerce integration.

HiTheme is a WooCommerce-focused theme with deep RTL support across its product display and customization features. For Arabic and Hebrew online stores, the AJAX product quickview, wishlist, and compare functions all render correctly in RTL. Revolution Slider included with HiTheme transitions in the correct right-to-left direction for RTL homepage banners and promotional sliders.

HiTheme’s MailChimp integration allows Arabic-language newsletter forms to display in RTL. Both front-end and back-end editing work in RTL mode. For Arabic or Hebrew WooCommerce stores that need extensive product grid customization, HiTheme provides more RTL-tested WooCommerce-specific features than most general multipurpose themes.

Key RTL features of HiTheme:

• WooCommerce quickview, wishlist, and compare in RTL
• Revolution Slider transitions in the correct RTL direction
• MailChimp newsletter forms display in RTL
• Multiple RTL-compatible homepage layouts
• AJAX wishlist and product compare work in RTL
• Front-end and back-end editing both RTL-compatible

Best for: Arabic and Hebrew WooCommerce stores that need highly customized product displays with AJAX-driven product features across a full RTL environment.