| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5302 |
|
Outdoor Adventure Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 6330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5303 |
|
Learning Point Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5304 |
|
Real Estate Vital Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5305 |
|
VW Landing Page Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 167d▲ 4630dnew | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 5306 |
|
Jewellery Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 8530dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 5307 |
|
Marketing Agency Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 1057d▼ 22630dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 5308 |
|
WPEntrepreneur Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 287d▲ 330dnew | Block | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 5309 |
|
Blog Eye Plus Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5310 |
|
Christmas Holiday Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 1317d▼ 14330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5311 |
|
Woodcraft Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 447d▲ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5312 |
|
Legal Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 4330dnew | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 5313 |
|
Business Element Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5314 |
|
Forest Eco Nature Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 630dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5315 |
|
Data Analytics Center Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5316 |
|
Greenex Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 3630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5317 |
|
CM News Magazine Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 6730dnew | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5318 |
|
Home Interior Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 157d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5319 |
|
Architect Designs Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 4930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5320 |
|
Computer Repair Center Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5321 |
|
Party Corp Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 4530dnew | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 5322 |
|
Travel Joy Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5323 |
|
Wall Decor Wallpaper Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 5324 |
|
Bootstrap Fitness Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 167d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5325 |
|
Gutenify entreprise Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 1830dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5326 |
|
Art Gallery Museum Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5327 |
|
Real Estate Realista Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5328 |
|
SKT Cafe Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 357d▲ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 5329 |
|
Jeweller Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 6330dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5330 |
|
Electrical Repair Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5331 |
|
Career Coach Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 197d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5332 |
|
Business Meetup Conference Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 2130dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5333 |
|
Freelancer Portfolio Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5334 |
|
Author Blog Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 3730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5335 |
|
Avior Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5336 |
|
Catch Bells Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 5130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 5337 |
|
CloudPress Agency Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5338 |
|
Medical Spa Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5339 |
|
Home Interior Designer Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 2530dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5340 |
|
Hoot Porto Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4530dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5341 |
|
StockPress Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 630dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5342 |
|
Up News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5343 |
|
Yoga Studio Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 11030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5344 |
|
FitClub Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 227d▲ 2830dnew | Classic | (7) | 200+ | — |
| 5345 |
|
OTT TV Shows Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 207d▲ 7930dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5346 |
|
Beautiplus Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▲ 5430dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5347 |
|
Bosa Shop Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5348 |
|
Doctor General Physician Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 197d▼ 18930dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5349 |
|
Free Template Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 347d▲ 3430dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5350 |
|
Skin Care Solutions Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 217d▲ 7030dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 5351 |
|
Popular News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 6130dnew | 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 2026-08-07, 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 2026-08-07, 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.