| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1122 |
|
Zyo Updated 4 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1630dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 132 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1125 |
|
Brute Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▬30dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 73 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1126 |
|
Anima LT Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 10030d▼ 360 | Block | — | 30+ | 25 of 48 · next 40+ |
| 1127 |
|
Accountra Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 730dnew | Block | (2) | 900+ | 22 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1132 |
|
City Town Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1730dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 133 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1135 |
|
iConvert Shoply Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 477d▼ 1230d▼ 281 | Block | — | 30+ | 26 of 48 · next 40+ |
| 1136 |
|
Shiftly Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 1530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 118 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1137 |
|
Car Repair Blocks Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1330dnew | Block | — | 500+ | 48 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1138 |
|
Pulitzer Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1030dnew | Block | (3) | 500+ | 49 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1139 |
|
Grocery and Organic Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 2430dnew | Block | (1) | 100+ | 119 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1140 |
|
Blockskit Event Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 120 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1145 |
|
FSE Band Artist Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 99 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1146 |
|
Infinite Canvas Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 100 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1155 |
|
Futuristic Vision Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6930d▼ 222 | Block | — | 100+ | 122 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1156 |
|
Transport Carrier Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 10030d▼ 259 | Block | — | 60+ | 20 of 35 · next 70+ |
| 1157 |
|
Day Camp Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 6030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 123 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1158 |
|
WENS FitZone Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 5530d▼ 218 | Block | — | 100+ | 124 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1162 |
|
WoxStore Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 630dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 101 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1167 |
|
Car Exhibition Updated 5 hours ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 126 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1168 |
|
ConsultingCore Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 102 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1172 |
|
Strategica Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 7130d▼ 300 | Block | — | 70+ | 26 of 46 · next 80+ |
| 1174 |
|
Art And Craft Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1130dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 103 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1176 |
|
Laundry Cleaning Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 8130d▼ 208 | Block | — | 80+ | 19 of 34 · next 90+ |
| 1178 |
|
Portfolio WP Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 630dnew | Block | (1) | 500+ | 50 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1182 |
|
Super Agency Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4330dnew | Block | (2) | 200+ | 139 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1183 |
|
KeyBlog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 930dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 140 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1184 |
|
Carpet Washing Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 4330dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 128 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1188 |
|
Sophia Lite Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 4430dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 129 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1189 |
|
FSE Nonprofit NGO Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 105 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1190 |
|
Banquet Wedding Hall Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3530dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 141 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1193 |
|
Gutentools Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 106 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1198 |
|
Nova Autocare Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 157d▼ 16330dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 19 of 33 · next 30+ |
| 1202 |
|
Odoore Studio Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5230dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 21 of 34 · next 90+ |
| 1205 |
|
Themepalace FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 107 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1208 |
|
Handyman Blocks Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 330dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 78 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1213 |
|
Blockskit Medical Health Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 108 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1216 |
|
Water Filter Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2230dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 143 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1225 |
|
Green Market Updated 1 day ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1230dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 146 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1226 |
|
WENS Consult Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 9030d▼ 375 | Block | — | 60+ | 22 of 35 · next 70+ |
| 1228 |
|
Blockskit Business Biz Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 133 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1229 |
|
Zatra Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1330dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 79 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1230 |
|
Basal FSE Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2930dnew | Block | (1) | 500+ | 52 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1231 |
|
Promoter Updated 2 years ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1130dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 80 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1236 |
|
FlexiVerse Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 530dnew | Block | — | 600+ | 43 of 68 · next 700+ |
| 1238 |
|
Creativ Education FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 10730dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 147 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1240 |
|
Fire Brigade Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 4830dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 22 of 40 · next 60+ |
| 1241 |
|
WP Cooper Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 4130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 134 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1242 |
|
Bloggery Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1230dnew | Block | — | 500+ | 54 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1248 |
|
WENS Creative Studios Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 7330d▼ 267 | Block | — | 80+ | 23 of 34 · next 90+ |
| 1258 |
|
Montessori Kindergarten Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 148 of 283 · next 300+ |
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 2026-08-09, 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 2026-08-09, 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.