| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6934 |
|
BlueBoxed Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 557d▲ 12330dnew | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 6935 |
|
Bicycle Repair Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6936 |
|
Real Estate Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 7730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6937 |
|
NexusWP Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 6939 |
|
Incanto Lite Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6940 |
|
eCommerceFocus Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5330dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6941 |
|
Travel Mania Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 14830dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6942 |
|
Bloovo Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6943 |
|
Engineering Manufacturing Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6944 |
|
Dog Groomer Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 687d▲ 20930dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6945 |
|
Advance Education Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4230dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6946 |
|
Agency Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 730dnew | Classic | (8) | 100+ | — |
| 6947 |
|
Meilleur Business Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6948 |
|
Indoor Sports Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 477d▲ 9430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6949 |
|
Para Digital Marketing Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 10230dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6950 |
|
Rasana Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 8030dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6951 |
|
Catch Mag Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 7530dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6953 |
|
Laundry Dry Cleaning Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6954 |
|
PureMag Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6955 |
|
Wild Safari Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6957 |
|
Prolific Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3330dnew | Classic | (7) | 100+ | — |
| 6958 |
|
Stoready Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6959 |
|
Th Top Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 930dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6960 |
|
Animal Pet Care Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6961 |
|
Business Vibes Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6962 |
|
Cleaning Master Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6963 |
|
Bura Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6964 |
|
wp traveler Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 15130dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6965 |
|
Decorator Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | (4) | 100+ | — |
| 6966 |
|
Interior Designer Studio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 14730dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6967 |
|
Glass Artifact Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 9630dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 6968 |
|
Plastic Surgery Clinic Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 53230dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6969 |
|
Gazzetta Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 3730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6970 |
|
Bakery Store Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 7530dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6971 |
|
Fitness Crossfit Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 10630dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6972 |
|
PowerWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6973 |
|
Panadero Bakery Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6974 |
|
Justice Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3830dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6975 |
|
SEO Consultant Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 11130dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6976 |
|
BizGrowth Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | (15) | 100+ | — |
| 6977 |
|
Charity Elite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 397d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6978 |
|
Insightful Blog Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 867d▼ 23630dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6980 |
|
Cormex Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 4130dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6981 |
|
Shuttle Raid Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 6982 |
|
Goldy Technology Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 10130dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 6983 |
|
Ello Photographer Services Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 15630dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 6984 |
|
Magic Notes Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3330dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6985 |
|
Elead Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 630dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6986 |
|
SEOS Restaurant Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6987 |
|
Prime Software Company Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 4230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
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 2026-08-11, 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 2026-08-11, 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.