▲ Biggest risers (7d)
- PressBook+41
- Flixita+23
- Nexter+22
- Gutenify Base+20
- Activello+20
▼ Biggest fallers (7d)
- DigitalGrove-35
- Online Library-32
- Minimalistix-25
- Glowing Blog-18
- MoreMag-16
✦ New in range (7d)
- NewsContrastnew
- SpeedBlognew
- Blog Inknew
- Newspaper Primenew
- Rural Blognew
| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Twenty Twenty-Five Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Block | (13) | 1M+ | 1 of 3 · top bucket |
| 2 |
|
Hello Elementor Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (127) | 1M+ | 2 of 3 · top bucket |
| 3 |
|
Astra Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (6.5K) | 1M+ | 3 of 3 · top bucket |
| 4 |
|
Twenty Twenty-Four Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Block | (38) | 500K+ | 1 of 4 · next 600K+ |
| 5 |
|
Kadence Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (451) | 500K+ | 2 of 4 · next 600K+ |
| 6 |
|
Twenty Twenty-Three Updated 2 years ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Block | (62) | 300K+ | 1 of 3 · next 400K+ |
| 7 |
|
Hello Biz Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (6) | 100K+ | 1 of 5 · next 200K+ |
| 8 |
|
Extendable Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Block | (4) | 200K+ | 1 of 4 · next 300K+ |
| 9 |
|
OceanWP Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (5.7K) | 500K+ | 3 of 4 · next 600K+ |
| 10 |
|
Blocksy Updated 14 hours ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (870) | 300K+ | 2 of 3 · next 400K+ |
| 11 |
|
Twenty Twenty-One Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (44) | 200K+ | 2 of 4 · next 300K+ |
| 12 |
|
GeneratePress Updated 8 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130d▲ 2 | Classic | (1.4K) | 500K+ | 4 of 4 · next 600K+ |
| 13 |
|
Bluehost Blueprint Updated 4 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Block | — | 40K+ | 1 of 4 · next 50K+ |
| 14 |
|
Twenty Twenty-Two Updated 8 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▼ 1 | Block | (70) | 100K+ | 2 of 5 · next 200K+ |
| 15 |
|
Twenty Seventeen Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (119) | 300K+ | 3 of 3 · next 400K+ |
| 16 |
|
Neve Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (1.3K) | 200K+ | 3 of 4 · next 300K+ |
| 17 |
|
Twenty Twenty Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (68) | 200K+ | 4 of 4 · next 300K+ |
| 18 |
|
Royal Elementor Kit Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (92) | 100K+ | 3 of 5 · next 200K+ |
| 19 |
|
PopularFX Updated 12 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (115) | 100K+ | 4 of 5 · next 200K+ |
| 20 |
|
Inspiro Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (127) | 60K+ | 1 of 4 · next 70K+ |
| 21 |
|
Twenty Nineteen Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (63) | 90K+ | 1 of 3 · next 100K+ |
| 22 |
|
Blogsy News Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1730d▲ 16 | Classic | — | 2K+ | 1 of 95 · next 3K+ |
| 23 |
|
YITH Wonder Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Block | (1) | 40K+ | 2 of 4 · next 50K+ |
| 24 |
|
Kubio Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (6) | 20K+ | 1 of 7 · next 30K+ |
| 25 |
|
Lightning Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (12) | 100K+ | 5 of 5 · next 200K+ |
| 26 |
|
Twenty Sixteen Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▲ 1 | Classic | (83) | 90K+ | 2 of 3 · next 100K+ |
| 27 |
|
Unibiz Updated 3 months ago ⚠ Data note | 1d▬7d▬30d▲ 3 | Block | — | 6K+ | 1 of 7 · next 7K+ |
| 28 |
|
Hestia Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (560) | 80K+ | 1 of 2 · next 90K+ |
| 29 |
|
Storefront Updated 8 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▲ 4 | Classic | (155) | 90K+ | 3 of 3 · next 100K+ |
| 30 |
|
Go Updated 11 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▲ 1 | Classic | (19) | 50K+ | 1 of 5 · next 60K+ |
| 31 |
|
BlogHash Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▬30d▲ 1 | Classic | (10) | 10K+ | 1 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 32 |
|
Sydney Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▬30d▲ 2 | Classic | (794) | 80K+ | 2 of 2 · next 90K+ |
| 33 |
|
Colibri WP Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▬30d▲ 2 | Classic | (266) | 50K+ | 2 of 5 · next 60K+ |
| 34 |
|
Variations Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 130d▲ 2 | Block | (11) | 20K+ | 2 of 7 · next 30K+ |
| 35 |
|
Envo Royal Updated 7 months ago ⚠ Data note | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1130d▼ 6 | Classic | (3) | 10K+ | 2 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 36 |
|
Online Newspaper Updated 3 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 230d▼ 12 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 1 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 37 |
|
Woostify Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▼ 130d▬ | Classic | (126) | 40K+ | 3 of 4 · next 50K+ |
| 38 |
|
News Magazine X Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▲ 1 | Classic | (27) | 8K+ | 1 of 9 · next 9K+ |
| 39 |
|
Blogsy Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▼ 230d▲ 1 | Classic | — | 3K+ | 1 of 40 · next 4K+ |
| 40 |
|
OnePress Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▲ 3 | Classic | (154) | 60K+ | 2 of 4 · next 70K+ |
| 41 |
|
Silverstorm Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▲ 1 | Classic | — | 8K+ | 2 of 9 · next 9K+ |
| 42 |
|
Twenty Fifteen Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 230d▲ 3 | Classic | (54) | 60K+ | 3 of 4 · next 70K+ |
| 43 |
|
Rufous Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 230d▲ 3 | Classic | (3) | 10K+ | 3 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 44 |
|
Zakra Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 430d▲ 4 | Classic | (599) | 30K+ | 1 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 45 |
|
NewsBlogger Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 230d▲ 2 | Classic | (10) | 9K+ | 1 of 9 · next 10K+ |
| 46 |
|
HybridMag Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 530d▲ 3 | Classic | (2) | 6K+ | 2 of 7 · next 7K+ |
| 47 |
|
NewsGoal Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 1 of 81 · next 600+ |
| 48 |
|
Twenty Eleven Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 430d▲ 2 | Classic | (50) | 60K+ | 4 of 4 · next 70K+ |
| 49 |
|
Customify Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 430d▲ 2 | Classic | (141) | 30K+ | 2 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 50 |
|
Phlox Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 530d▲ 3 | Classic | (863) | 30K+ | 3 of 8 · next 40K+ |
About this ranking
The WordPress.org theme directory lists thousands of free themes, but it doesn’t show which ones are gaining or losing ground over time. WP.MD tracks the top 250 themes daily and records each one’s position in the directory’s popularity ranking, so you see movement across 1, 7, and 30 days instead of a single static snapshot. The table above reflects the ranking for 2026-08-06, compared against the previous day.
What the numbers mean
A theme’s position is based on its standing in the WordPress.org “Popular” listing, which is driven largely by active installs and recent download velocity. Active installs (shown in buckets like 1M+ or 500K+) count sites currently running the theme. Downloads per day reflect fresh installs and updates over the last 24 hours — and the two often move independently. A default theme like Twenty Twenty-Five ships with WordPress core, so its download figures are inflated by every new install, whereas a theme like Astra earns its rank from sites that deliberately choose it.
Reading the movement columns
The 1D, 7D, and 30D columns show how far a theme has climbed or dropped over each window. Large short-term jumps — the biggest risers — usually follow a directory feature, a viral tutorial, or a fresh release. Sharp falls often mean a competitor surged rather than the theme itself losing installs. Entries in New in range are themes that broke into the tracked top 250 for the first time that week.
Directory popularity vs. real-world usage
Directory rank and real-world usage aren’t the same thing. The “Popular” sort rewards download velocity, which favors bundled and default themes. Surveys of live sites tell a different story, where page-builder foundations like Astra, Kadence, and Hello Elementor punch above their directory rank because they anchor agencies and commercial sites. For the wider market picture — how many WordPress themes exist and which ones lead by real-world install share — see our regularly updated WordPress theme statistics. Comparing those figures with the tracker above is the quickest way to spot a theme that’s quietly dominant despite a modest directory position.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular WordPress theme right now?
As of 2026-08-06, Twenty Twenty-Five leads the WordPress.org popularity ranking, followed by Hello Elementor and Astra. Twenty Twenty-Five ships with WordPress core, so part of its lead reflects bundling rather than deliberate choice.
What’s the difference between active installs and downloads?
Active installs count the sites currently running a theme, shown in ranges like 1M+ or 500K+. Downloads per day count fresh installs and updates over the previous 24 hours. A theme can post high daily downloads while its active-install base stays flat, which is why both columns are worth watching.
How is WordPress theme popularity measured?
Directory popularity comes from the WordPress.org “Popular” listing, driven mainly by active installs and download velocity. Real-world usage comes from surveys of live sites and can rank themes differently. WP.MD tracks both so you can compare the directory view against actual deployment.
How often is this data updated?
The ranking refreshes daily. Each day’s movement is measured against the previous day, with 7-day and 30-day columns showing longer trends across the 250 themes we track.