| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6595 |
|
Renden eDark Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 5230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6596 |
|
TC E-Commerce Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 237d▲ 3530dnew | Classic | (4) | 100+ | — |
| 6597 |
|
Cappuccino Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6598 |
|
Medisat Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 9430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6599 |
|
Alternative Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6600 |
|
MatYou Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 6601 |
|
Professional CV Resume Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6602 |
|
Shuttle Core Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6603 |
|
Freesia Corporate Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 267d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6604 |
|
wp sport club Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 11830dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 6605 |
|
Tabib Hospital Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6606 |
|
Whiz Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6607 |
|
SKT Gym Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6608 |
|
Blogpost Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6609 |
|
IT Company Lite Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 23130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6610 |
|
Real Estate Broker Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 830dnew | Classic | (3) | 60+ | — |
| 6611 |
|
Unos Minima Shop Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 357d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 6612 |
|
Puro Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 2230dnew | Classic | (7) | 100+ | — |
| 6613 |
|
LMS Academic Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 5830dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6614 |
|
News Biz Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 8630dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6615 |
|
Car Paint Job Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 9230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6617 |
|
Villa Estate Zone Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 41830dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6619 |
|
Photographer Magazine Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6620 |
|
Acuarela Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6621 |
|
The Home Decor Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 797d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6622 |
|
Groceries Store Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6623 |
|
The Score Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | (4) | 100+ | — |
| 6624 |
|
Allegro Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6625 |
|
Decents Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 227d▲ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6626 |
|
Top Event Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 3830dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6627 |
|
Blog Reflection Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 2147d▼ 51630dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6628 |
|
BoxWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 557d▼ 6930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6629 |
|
Swimwear Shop Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 677d▼ 40230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6630 |
|
Wesley Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 930dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6631 |
|
Blite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 130dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6632 |
|
VW Personal Trainer Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 7430dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6634 |
|
Mardava Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 4130dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 6636 |
|
Sento eBusiness Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 5930dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6637 |
|
Minamaze eBlog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 3630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6638 |
|
Wind Energy Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 867d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6639 |
|
SKT Enterprise Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 8130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6640 |
|
Krystal Shop Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6641 |
|
Multipurpose Portfolio Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 19830dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6642 |
|
Fashion Photography Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 230dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6643 |
|
Education Shop Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 3330dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6644 |
|
Iqra Education Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6646 |
|
Ryan News Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6647 |
|
Wildlife Photography Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6648 |
|
Moonlit Dark Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 430dnew | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 6649 |
|
LineDay Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
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.