Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hoot Business currently ranks #4057 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v2.12.2, shipped on Jun 9, 2026 (62 days ago) — release #54 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | wpHoot |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.12.2 |
| Versions released | 54 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
| Added to directory | 2018-09-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Fast loading and clean design for local business, church, education, marketing, web agency, online, affiliate, content and product sites. Translation and multi-lingual ( multiple languages ) ready! It has multiple powerful widgets to display content in various forms. SEO optimized and works with Yoast SEO plugin, Contect Form 7, Jetpack, Google Maps mappress, Page Builder and various other plugins. Theme support is available at https://wphoot.com/support/ You can also check out the theme instructions at https://wphoot.com/support/hoot-business/ and demo at https://demo.wphoot.com/hoot-business/ for a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hoot Business a free theme?
Yes — Hoot Business is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Hoot Business a block theme or a classic theme?
Hoot Business is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Hoot Business?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Hoot Business?
As of August 10, 2026, Hoot Business ranks #4057 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Hoot Business last updated?
Hoot Business was last updated on June 9, 2026 (version 2.12.2). It has shipped 54 releases in total.
Who makes Hoot Business?
Hoot Business is developed by wpHoot. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in September 2018.
