| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1262 |
|
Fundraiser Nonprofit Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 207d▲ 1330dnew | Block | — | 70+ | 30 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1265 |
|
ConsultingGrove Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1430dnew | Block | (1) | 400+ | 81 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1266 |
|
Montessori Kindergarten Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2630dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 147 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1268 |
|
Web Designer Portfolio Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5630dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 148 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1269 |
|
Sparkle FSE Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 430dnew | Block | (3) | 800+ | 29 of 40 · next 900+ |
| 1271 |
|
Builder And Developer Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2130dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 149 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1272 |
|
WENS Creative Studios Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 7830d▼ 288 | Block | — | 80+ | 20 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1273 |
|
Blockskit Charity Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 138 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1277 |
|
Skyline Stories Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1630dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 116 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1278 |
|
Digital Services Company Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3630d▼ 309 | Block | — | 70+ | 31 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1280 |
|
Zamkai FSE Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 6130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 139 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1281 |
|
Kids Toys Store Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5430dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 140 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1284 |
|
Blockstarter Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1730dnew | Block | — | 500+ | 55 of 83 · next 600+ |
| 1287 |
|
VW Cloud Kitchen Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 142 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1289 |
|
Shhh Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 330dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 117 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1290 |
|
Fleks Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4930dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 143 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1293 |
|
Digital Marketing Freelancer Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 152 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1295 |
|
Travelvista Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2730dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 153 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1299 |
|
Bricksy Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1030dnew | Block | (5) | 900+ | 24 of 38 · next 1K+ |
| 1301 |
|
Packers Logistic Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 8430dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 29 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1302 |
|
UniBlock Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1430dnew | Block | (3) | 700+ | 40 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1306 |
|
Orakus Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2930dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 154 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1307 |
|
Legacy Preschool Kindergarten Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 230dnew | Block | — | 90+ | 18 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1310 |
|
Modestra Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1330dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 118 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1311 |
|
Novyra Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 6430dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 21 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1314 |
|
Shadcn Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2430dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 145 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1317 |
|
House Dealer Updated 22 hours ago | 1d▬7d▼ 4130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 146 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1320 |
|
Business Growth X Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 330dnew | Block | — | 500+ | 57 of 83 · next 600+ |
| 1323 |
|
Origin Canvas Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 167d▲ 7730dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 29 of 47 · next 40+ |
| 1325 |
|
Legal Consultant Blocks Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 148 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1327 |
|
Construction Architect Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1930dnew | Block | (2) | 200+ | 156 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1328 |
|
Jewelry Market Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 830dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 30 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1329 |
|
Kanso Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730dnew | Block | (2) | 300+ | 119 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1330 |
|
Flex Persona Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2630dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 157 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1337 |
|
Kavana Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 630dnew | Block | — | 600+ | 50 of 66 · next 700+ |
| 1340 |
|
Bondigi Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 9730dnew | Block | — | 90+ | 19 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1341 |
|
Misbah Architecture Blocks Updated 22 hours ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 151 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1346 |
|
Contact Sheet Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 507d▲ 693830dnew | Block | (1) | 10+ | 15 of 26 · next 20+ |
| 1350 |
|
Style Accessories Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1430dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 31 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1353 |
|
Mattress Shop Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 230dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 153 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1356 |
|
Indice Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 1730dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 121 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1360 |
|
Bio Energy Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 2830dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 159 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1364 |
|
CreativeGrove Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 123 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1366 |
|
PressPioneer Magazine Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 160 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1368 |
|
Gutenify Photography Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 730dnew | Block | — | 700+ | 43 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1369 |
|
Patterns Portfolio Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 6230dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 156 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1371 |
|
Data Science Specialist Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2430dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 82 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1373 |
|
Bloghoot Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 7330dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 163 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1376 |
|
Soul Anchor Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3930dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 124 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1378 |
|
Darken Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 930dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 164 of 284 · next 300+ |
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 2026-08-10, 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 2026-08-10, 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.