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What is portfolio-theme?

colorlibhq/portfolio-theme — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-08-03 · repo last pushed 2021-10-07

CSSAudience · pm founderComplexity · 2/5DormantLicenseSetup · easy

In one sentence

Startup is a free WordPress theme for freelancers and agencies to quickly build a professional, responsive website that showcases work and attracts clients without coding.

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    What it does
      Predesigned WordPress layout
      Responsive on all devices
      Translation-ready
    Tech stack
      WordPress
      Bootstrap
      CSS
      JavaScript
    Use cases
      Freelancer portfolio
      Agency website
      Service business site
    Audience
      Freelancers
      Agencies
      Non-technical founders

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build a freelancer portfolio site to showcase projects and attract clients.

USE CASE 2

Set up an agency website with a professional, responsive layout in minutes.

USE CASE 3

Create a multilingual service business site using the translation-ready feature.

What is it built with?

WordPressCSSBootstrapJavaScript

How does it compare?

colorlibhq/portfolio-theme0verflowme/alarm-clock0xallam/cs-elite
LanguageCSSCSSCSS
Last pushed2021-10-072022-10-032021-11-29
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/51/5
Audiencepm foundervibe codergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires an existing WordPress installation, just upload and activate the theme from the dashboard.

Free to use, modify, and distribute, including for commercial purposes, as long as derivative works stay under the same license.

So what is it?

Startup is a WordPress theme designed for people who want to get a professional-looking website up and running quickly. It is built for freelancers, agencies, and service businesses who need to showcase their work, highlight their talents, and attract new clients. Instead of building a site from scratch, you get a predesigned layout that is ready to go. The theme is responsive, meaning your site will automatically adjust to look good on any device, whether a visitor is viewing it on a phone, tablet, or desktop computer. It includes standard WordPress features like custom headers, custom menus, and support for featured images, which let you control the look and feel of your pages without needing to write any code. It is also translation-ready, so you can present your content in multiple languages if needed. Under the hood, the project relies on several well-established open-source tools to handle its design and behavior. It uses Bootstrap to handle the underlying layout and responsive grid, along with additional libraries for animations, icons, fonts, and user interface elements like scroll-to-top buttons. These bundled tools are what allow the theme to offer a polished, modern appearance right out of the box. The project is released under the GPL2 license, which means it is free to use and modify. The README does not go into detail about advanced customization options or specific setup instructions beyond listing its supported WordPress features. It is essentially a plug-and-play starting point for anyone who wants a clean, simple web presence without the overhead of designing one themselves.

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Prompt 1
Help me install the Startup WordPress theme by colorlibhq and configure custom headers and menus step by step.
Prompt 2
I installed the Startup WordPress theme. How do I add featured images to my portfolio posts so they show up on the homepage?
Prompt 3
Show me how to make the Startup WordPress theme display my site content in a second language using its translation-ready feature.
Prompt 4
Walk me through customizing the Startup theme colors and fonts using the WordPress Customizer without writing any CSS code.

Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio-theme?

Startup is a free WordPress theme for freelancers and agencies to quickly build a professional, responsive website that showcases work and attracts clients without coding.

What language is portfolio-theme written in?

Mainly CSS. The stack also includes WordPress, CSS, Bootstrap.

Is portfolio-theme actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2021-10-07).

What license does portfolio-theme use?

Free to use, modify, and distribute, including for commercial purposes, as long as derivative works stay under the same license.

How hard is portfolio-theme to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is portfolio-theme for?

Mainly pm founder.

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