SvelteBlog Pro is a love letter to the reading experience. Where most blog starters focus on features, this one focuses on typography — generous line heights, optimal measure (65-75 characters), and a vertical rhythm that makes long posts a pleasure to read.
MDX support means your posts aren’t limited to text and images. Embed interactive Svelte components, charts, or code playgrounds directly in your markdown.
What stands out
The content pipeline. Write in MDX, get automatic table of contents, reading time estimates, syntax highlighting with Shiki (20+ themes), and social preview images generated at build time. SEO meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data are handled per-post.
The RSS feed is properly formatted with full content (not just excerpts), which matters for readers who use feed readers.
Where it could improve
Content lives in markdown files in the repo. There’s no CMS integration — no Sanity, no Contentful, no admin panel. If you want non-developers to publish, you’ll need to add that layer.
The layout is single-column only. If you need a sidebar, tag archives, or multi-author pages, you’re building those yourself.
Tech Stack
Strengths
- Typography and reading experience are excellent
- MDX lets you embed Svelte components in posts
- Automatic RSS, sitemap, and OG images
- Shiki syntax highlighting with multiple themes
Weaknesses
- No CMS integration — markdown files only
- No comment system included
- Limited layout options beyond single-column posts
Best for
Developer bloggers who write in markdown and want a polished reading experience
Not ideal for
Non-technical writers who need a CMS, or sites needing complex page layouts