| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6758 |
|
Pastry Bakers Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▲ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6759 |
|
Medical Hospital Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6760 |
|
Advance Startup Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 4030dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6761 |
|
Renden Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 330dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6762 |
|
Sabda Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 377d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6763 |
|
Fitness Park Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 3830dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6764 |
|
Versatile Business Dark Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 6765 |
|
Melos Shop Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6766 |
|
Motivational Life Coach Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6767 |
|
Nail Salon Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6768 |
|
MultiSport Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 197d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6769 |
|
Endanger Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6770 |
|
Shark Business Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6771 |
|
Cleaning Expert Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6773 |
|
Retro Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6774 |
|
Negocio Business Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6775 |
|
Melos eNews Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6776 |
|
Classic Industry Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 11530dnew | Classic | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 6777 |
|
Change Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6778 |
|
BC Shop Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 430dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6779 |
|
Startup Store Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6780 |
|
Jungla Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6781 |
|
Cosmetic Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 437d▲ 6430dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 6782 |
|
Foresight Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6783 |
|
XShop Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6784 |
|
Rachana Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 857d▲ 6930dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6785 |
|
WK Finance Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 13130dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6786 |
|
EliteWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 66530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6787 |
|
Magazinews Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 7330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6788 |
|
Nighspot Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6790 |
|
Ultravel Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6791 |
|
Cleaning Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6792 |
|
Careerpress Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6793 |
|
Best News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6794 |
|
News Vibe Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6795 |
|
Multipurpose Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 730dnew | Classic | (5) | 100+ | — |
| 6796 |
|
Grow eMinimal Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 6230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6797 |
|
Pizza Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6798 |
|
Electronics Appliances Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3830dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6799 |
|
Keto Organic Diet Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 7930dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6800 |
|
SKT Generic Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2530dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6801 |
|
NGO Social Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6802 |
|
Event Planning Management Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 7030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6803 |
|
Megla Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6804 |
|
Feminine Style Lite Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 22930dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6805 |
|
Business Lawyer Firm Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6806 |
|
Quiet Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 4930dnew | Classic | (2) | 70+ | — |
| 6807 |
|
Enigma Parallax Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 930dnew | Classic | (67) | 100+ | — |
| 6808 |
|
Creativ Campus Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▬30dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6809 |
|
LED TV Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 630dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
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.