Pros of hugo-theme-terminal

• Minimalist design with a retro terminal-like appearance
• Built-in dark mode and customizable color schemes
• Supports multiple languages and has good documentation

Cons of hugo-theme-terminal

• Limited layout options compared to hello-friend-ng
• Fewer built-in shortcodes and widgets
• May not be suitable for more complex or image-heavy websites

Code Comparison

hugo-theme-terminal:

<header class="header">
  <div class="header__inner">
    <div class="header__logo">
      {{ partial "logo.html" . }}
    </div>
    {{ partial "menu.html" . }}
  </div>
</header>

hello-friend-ng:

<header class="header">
  <span class="header__inner">
    {{ partial "logo.html" . }}
    <span class="header__right">
      {{ partial "menu.html" . }}
      {{- partial "theme-icon.html" . -}}
    </span>
  </span>
</header>

Both themes use similar structure for the header, but hello-friend-ng includes an additional theme-icon partial for toggling between light and dark modes.

Pros of hugo-coder

• Cleaner, more minimalist design
• Better out-of-the-box support for multilingual sites
• More active development and frequent updates

Cons of hugo-coder

• Less customization options for layout and styling
• Fewer built-in shortcodes for content enhancement
• Limited social media integration compared to hello-friend-ng

Code Comparison

hugo-coder:

<nav class="navigation">
  {{ range .Site.Menus.main }}
    <a href="{{ .URL }}">{{ .Name }}</a>
  {{ end }}
</nav>

hello-friend-ng:

<nav class="menu">
  {{ $currentPage := . }}
  {{ range .Site.Menus.main }}
    <a href="{{ .URL }}" class="{{ if $currentPage.IsMenuCurrent "main" . }}active{{ end }}">
      {{ .Name }}
    </a>
  {{ end }}
</nav>

The code snippets show the navigation menu implementation. hugo-coder uses a simpler approach, while hello-friend-ng includes additional logic for highlighting the active menu item.

Both themes offer clean and modern designs for Hugo-based websites. hugo-coder focuses on simplicity and multilingual support, making it ideal for minimalist portfolios or blogs. hello-friend-ng provides more customization options and features, suitable for users who want greater control over their site's appearance and functionality.

Pros of PaperMod

• More lightweight and faster loading times
• Better out-of-the-box SEO optimization
• Extensive documentation and configuration options

Cons of PaperMod

• Less customizable design elements
• Fewer built-in shortcodes for content enhancement
• Limited multi-language support compared to hello-friend-ng

Code Comparison

PaperMod (config.yml):

params:
  defaultTheme: auto
  ShowReadingTime: true
  ShowShareButtons: true
  ShowPostNavLinks: true
  ShowBreadCrumbs: true

hello-friend-ng (config.toml):

[params]
  enableThemeToggle = true
  enableSharingButtons = true
  showReadingTime = true
  showToc = true
  showBreadCrumbs = true

Both themes offer similar configuration options, but PaperMod uses YAML format while hello-friend-ng uses TOML. PaperMod's configuration is more concise and intuitive, while hello-friend-ng offers more granular control over theme elements.

PaperMod is ideal for users seeking a minimalist, fast-loading theme with good SEO performance. hello-friend-ng is better suited for those who want more design flexibility and built-in features, especially for multi-language sites.

Pros of Ananke

• More customizable color schemes and layout options
• Better support for multilingual sites
• Includes built-in search functionality

Cons of Ananke

• Less minimalist design, which may not suit all users
• Steeper learning curve for beginners
• Fewer social media integration options

Code Comparison

Ananke (partial.html):

{{ if .Site.Params.featured_image }}
  {{/* Trimming the slash and adding absURL make sure the image works no matter where our site lives */}}
  {{ $featured_image := (trim .Site.Params.featured_image "/") | absURL }}
  <header class="cover bg-top" style="background-image: url('{{ $featured_image }}');">
    <div class="bg-black-60">
      {{ partial "site-navigation.html" . }}
      <div class="tc-l pv4 pv6-l ph3 ph4-ns">
        <h1 class="f2 f-subheadline-l fw2 white-90 mb0 lh-title">
          {{ .Site.Title | default .Site.Home.Title }}
        </h1>
        {{ with .Site.Params.description }}
          <h2 class="fw1 f5 f3-l white-80 measure-wide-l center mt3">
            {{ . }}
          </h2>
        {{ end }}
      </div>
    </div>
  </header>
{{ else }}
  <header>
    <div class="{{ .Site.Params.background_color_class | default "bg-black" }}">
      {{ partial "site-navigation.html" . }}
    </div>
  </header>
{{ end }}

Hello Friend NG (header.html):

<header class="header">
    <span class="header__inner">
        {{ partial "logo.html" . }}

        <span class="header__right">
            {{ if len .Site.Menus }}
                {{ partial "menu.html" . }}
                <span class="menu-trigger">
                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
                        <path d="M0 0h24v24H0z" fill="none"/>
                        <path d="M3 18h18v-2H3v2zm0-5h18v-2H3v2zm0-7v2h18V6H3z"/>
                    </svg>
                </span>
            {{ end }}

            {{- if .Site.Params.enableThemeToggle }}
                <span class="theme-toggle not-selectable">{{ partial "theme-toggle-icon.html" . }}</span>
            {{- end}}
        </span>
    </span>
</header>

Pros of LoveIt

• More feature-rich with built-in search, multilingual support, and advanced customization options
• Cleaner and more modern design with better typography and layout
• Active development with frequent updates and bug fixes

Cons of LoveIt

• Steeper learning curve due to more complex configuration options
• Potentially slower load times due to additional features and scripts
• May be overkill for simple blog sites or minimalist preferences

Code Comparison

LoveIt configuration example:

[params]
  version = "0.2.X"
  defaultTheme = "auto"
  gitRepo = ""
  fingerprint = ""
  dateFormat = "2006-01-02"
  title = "My Hugo Site"

hugo-theme-hello-friend-ng configuration example:

[params]
  dateform        = "Jan 2, 2006"
  dateformShort   = "Jan 2"
  dateformNum     = "2006-01-02"
  dateformNumTime = "2006-01-02 15:04"

Both themes offer customizable configurations, but LoveIt provides more options for fine-tuning the appearance and functionality of the site. The hugo-theme-hello-friend-ng configuration focuses primarily on date formatting, while LoveIt includes additional settings for theme version, default theme, and other features.

Pros of Stack

• More feature-rich with built-in search, table of contents, and image gallery
• Modern, card-based design with better visual hierarchy
• Extensive customization options through configuration files

Cons of Stack

• Potentially higher learning curve due to more complex structure
• May be overkill for simple blogs or minimalist designs
• Slightly larger file size and potentially slower load times

Code Comparison

Stack (config.yaml):

params:
  mainSections:
    - post
  featuredImageField: image
  rssFullContent: true
  favicon:

Hello Friend NG (config.toml):

[params]
  dateform        = "Jan 2, 2006"
  dateformShort   = "Jan 2"
  dateformNum     = "2006-01-02"
  dateformNumTime = "2006-01-02 15:04"

Stack offers more granular control over content display and features, while Hello Friend NG focuses on date formatting and simpler customizations. Stack's YAML configuration may be more readable for some users compared to Hello Friend NG's TOML format.

Both themes are actively maintained and offer responsive designs, but Stack provides a more modern and feature-rich experience at the cost of simplicity. Hello Friend NG is better suited for users seeking a minimalist, easy-to-use theme with a focus on readability and clean design.