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Hello Biz

by Elementor

Elementor's newer business-focused starter theme. Hello Theme architecture with built-in business homepage patterns.

Visit Hello Biz → Docs
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Lighthouse
96 / 100
Tested June 1, 2026
Accessibility
WCAG AA
1 axe issue
Last release
March 22, 2026 v1.2
WP.org rating
2.2
6 reviews
Classic theme Free GPL Since 2025 Requires WP 6.0+ PHP 7.4+
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Hello Biz is Elementor's business-focused starter theme launched in 2025. Built on the same minimal Hello Elementor architecture but ships with built-in business homepage patterns, service section templates, and a default WooCommerce starter kit. Designed for small-business sites that want a faster time-to-launch than starting from Hello Elementor's blank canvas.

Pros

  • Faster time-to-launch than starting from Hello Elementor blank canvas
  • Maintained by Elementor (no vendor risk for Elementor users)
  • Free, GPL
  • Lean base footprint matching Hello Elementor's performance

Cons

  • Locked into the Elementor builder workflow
  • Newer launch means smaller community + fewer third-party tutorials
When to pick Hello Biz

Pick Hello Biz when you are building a small business or service site with Elementor and want pre-built homepage and service-section patterns out of the box.

When to avoid Hello Biz

Avoid if you are not using Elementor as the page builder, or if you prefer to start from a true blank canvas (Hello Elementor).

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Hello Biz and Hello Elementor?
Hello Elementor is the blank-canvas Elementor base theme. Hello Biz uses the same minimal architecture but ships with built-in business homepage patterns, service section templates, and a default WooCommerce starter kit. Faster time-to-launch for small business sites.
Is Hello Biz free?
Yes. Like Hello Elementor, it's free and GPL. Elementor (the company) publishes both as free starter themes to lower friction for their paid Elementor and Elementor Pro products.
Should I use Hello Biz without Elementor?
No. Hello Biz is designed around the Elementor builder. Without Elementor active, you lose the homepage patterns and service templates that make Hello Biz distinct from Hello Elementor.
When did Hello Biz launch?
June 2025. It's a relatively new theme, smaller install base than Hello Elementor's 2M+. The active development and Elementor backing make it a credible choice despite the newer launch.
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Recent releases

  1. v1.2 March 22, 2026

    New service template variants, WordPress 6.8 compatibility

  2. v1.1.4 January 15, 2026

    Patch release for header builder

  3. v1.1 October 4, 2025

    WooCommerce starter kit additions

  4. v1.0 June 12, 2025

    Initial release

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Performance testing

Tested on Kinsta Starter (Google Cloud C3D, Iowa). Configuration: Hello Biz with stock business template, Elementor Pro active, mobile, 4G simulated, cold cache. 5 runs, median reported. Raw Lighthouse JSON downloadable on request.

Data freshness

Last release tracked March 22, 2026. Release history maintained from the vendor's changelog. Vendor activity refreshed on every build.