| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7044 |
|
Architectonic Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7045 |
|
Blogable Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 4230dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7046 |
|
EducateUp Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 7047 |
|
EasyWiz Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7048 |
|
Avik Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 830dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 7049 |
|
Photobook Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 8030dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7050 |
|
DarkMag Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4130dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7051 |
|
Fish Aquarium Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7052 |
|
Prime Beauty Salon Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 8130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7053 |
|
Makeup Artist Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 387d▼ 4930dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7054 |
|
Designer Dresses Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7057 |
|
Ava WP Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7058 |
|
Corporate Education Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 7060 |
|
PPC Specialist Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 327d▼ 6530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7061 |
|
Elysian Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 9430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7062 |
|
Buziness Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 7063 |
|
Property Hub Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 707d▼ 13630dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7065 |
|
Ecommerce Center Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7066 |
|
Zervin Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7067 |
|
Nataraj Dance Studio Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 7068 |
|
Online eCommerce Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7069 |
|
Signify Corporate Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7070 |
|
freshaura Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 11530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7071 |
|
SKT Consulting Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 31030dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 7072 |
|
Bakery Confectionery Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 717d▼ 13730dnew | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 7074 |
|
CBusiness Consult Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 7075 |
|
Stock Photos Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7076 |
|
Kinginrin Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 7077 |
|
Otzi Lite Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 7078 |
|
Nutrigen Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 7079 |
|
Renden Business Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7080 |
|
Woodworking Carpenter Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 7081 |
|
Creativ Education Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7083 |
|
Ryan eBusiness Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 407d▲ 8130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7084 |
|
Digital Marketer Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 7085 |
|
Web Development Company Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7086 |
|
Experon Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7087 |
|
Dentists Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 5130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 7088 |
|
AssentPress Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | (2) | 60+ | — |
| 7089 |
|
Melos Grid Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7090 |
|
Experon Minimal Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 7091 |
|
Elite Business Corporate Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7092 |
|
Digital Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 7093 |
|
Dandy Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 8530dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 7094 |
|
Presto Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7095 |
|
Expert Tailor Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7096 |
|
Marjoram Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 7097 |
|
Elite Construction Industry Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 7730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7098 |
|
Digital Software Company Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7099 |
|
Foto Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
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 2026-08-12, 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 2026-08-12, 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.