Best magazine website designs

11 hand-checked magazine website designs, including Magazine ELLE Belgique, function10 and EE72. Each example links to the live site and shows its fonts, colours and the platform it's built on.

Covers magazines, newspapers, book publishers and editorial media. Curated by Jeppesen, a design and development studio for detail-driven businesses.

11 examples · Creative, Agencies & Media · Updated October 2026

11 magazine website examples

A note from Jeppesen

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What the best magazine website designs have in common

Patterns across the 11 sites above, measured from each live homepage.

Light or dark

73% light

8 of 11 open on a light background, 3 on a dark one.

Built with
  1. Next.js3 sites
  2. WordPress3 sites
  3. Webflow2 sites
  4. Astro1 site
  5. Shopify1 site

The rest show no common platform, usually a sign of a custom build.

Motion and tools

Video on the homepage36%

WebGL or canvas18%

Lenis5 sites

GSAP2 sites

HubSpot1 site

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Magazine websites: FAQ

What are magazine websites built with?

Next.js is the most common platform here (3 of 11 sites), followed by WordPress and Webflow. Sites without a recognisable platform are usually custom built.

Should a magazine website have a light or dark design?

73% of the magazine websites here open on a light background and 27% on a dark one. Both work: pick the one that suits your photography and brand, then use the other sparingly for contrast.

How were these magazine websites chosen?

Each site comes from a design award gallery or a studio's published client work, was screenshotted from the live site, sorted into its niche and then checked by hand. Sites that are unfinished, parked or hidden behind popups are left out.

How much does a magazine website cost?

It depends on scope: a site with a full brand identity, custom design and a CMS costs more than a template. For a realistic range for your business, try our free branding and website budget calculator, or see what's included in a Jeppesen brand and website project.

Can Jeppesen design my magazine website?

Yes. Jeppesen is a one-partner studio for strategy, visual identity, motion and custom-built websites, working with detail-driven businesses whose work is better than their current brand and website. Book a 30-minute call to talk about your project.