Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PrivateBusiness currently ranks #7315 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7096, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 10% versus the month before (1/day).
- The latest release, v8.8, shipped on Mar 31, 2025 (576 days ago) — release #79 since the theme joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #7315 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7274 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7197 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7134 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Guido |
|---|---|
| Current version | 8.8 |
| Versions released | 79 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-31 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
PrivateBusiness is a lightweight and mobile friendly WordPress theme. A post and page template with or without sidebar is included, as well as multiple widget areas. For theme settings go to the Customizer in your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PrivateBusiness?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is PrivateBusiness?
As of October 28, 2026, PrivateBusiness ranks #7315 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #7096.
When was PrivateBusiness last updated?
PrivateBusiness was last updated on March 31, 2025 (version 8.8). It has shipped 79 releases in total.
Who makes PrivateBusiness?
PrivateBusiness is developed by Guido. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in February 2014.
