Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Startup Blog currently ranks #2519 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- The latest release, v1.42, shipped on Oct 27, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #42 since the theme joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 1 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-29 | 1 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-28 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.42 |
| Versions released | 42 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-27 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-03 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.4+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-10-27 |
Description
Startup Blog is a modern and minimalist theme for blogging. Use it for your company's business blog or a personal journal website. It's fully responsive (mobile-friendly), so it looks great on all devices. The simple and clean aesthetic of this free theme emphasizes your content and helps it perform well across all screens. Startup Blog comes with numerous features including a responsive slider, header image, custom colors, two layouts, display options, and over 50+ social media icons. With complete WooCommerce integration, you can even launch an eCommerce store on your site. Startup Blog’s slick design is best-suited for professional and corporate blogs, but can work well for resumes, magazines, and even modern newspaper sites. Startup Blog is also fully compatible with the new Gutenberg post editor. View the fast and interactive demo on any device now to see if Startup Blog is right for your site: https://www.competethemes.com/demos/?theme=Startup+Blog
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Startup Blog?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is Startup Blog?
As of October 29, 2026, Startup Blog ranks #2519 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Startup Blog last updated?
Startup Blog was last updated on October 27, 2026 (version 1.42). It has shipped 42 releases in total.
Who makes Startup Blog?
Startup Blog is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in August 2017.
