| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 |
|
Slab Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4130d▼ 112 | Block | — | 100+ | 47 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 552 |
|
Brightly Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 330d▲ 24 | Classic | — | 700+ | 14 of 54 · next 800+ |
| 553 |
|
Online Learning Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 230d▼ 11 | Block | — | 400+ | 27 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 554 |
|
BlogSite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 530d▲ 40 | Classic | — | 2K+ | 32 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 555 |
|
Blockskit Travel Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2430d▼ 37 | Block | — | 200+ | 40 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 556 |
|
Nexal Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 630d▲ 40 | Block | — | 700+ | 15 of 54 · next 800+ |
| 557 |
|
Gutenify Copilot Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2330d▼ 214 | Block | — | 200+ | 41 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 558 |
|
Blockskit Business Agency Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730d▼ 44 | Block | — | 300+ | 34 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 559 |
|
Auto Parts and Car Accessories Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2630d▼ 87 | Block | (1) | 100+ | 48 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 560 |
|
Import Export Company Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 430d▼ 45 | Block | — | 300+ | 35 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 561 |
|
Tour Manager Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 18230dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 9 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 562 |
|
Modern Bakery Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 5530d▼ 157 | Block | — | 100+ | 49 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 563 |
|
Wellington Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 430d▲ 85 | Classic | (16) | 4K+ | 18 of 23 · next 5K+ |
| 564 |
|
Space Exploration Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1230d▼ 53 | Block | — | 400+ | 28 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 565 |
|
Venture Grove Dark Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2930d▼ 95 | Block | — | 100+ | 50 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 566 |
|
Blockskit Real Estate Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2430d▼ 12 | Block | — | 200+ | 42 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 567 |
|
Yummy Recipe Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 430d▲ 61 | Classic | (4) | 2K+ | 33 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 568 |
|
Yuki Blogger Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 130d▲ 48 | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | 74 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 569 |
|
StoryWeave Updated 2 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 3 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 570 |
|
Cosmetics Shop Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1530d▼ 8 | Block | — | 200+ | 43 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 571 |
|
Punk Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 6830d▼ 290 | Block | — | 70+ | 9 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 572 |
|
Ona Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 230d▲ 64 | Block | (6) | 2K+ | 34 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 573 |
|
The Storefront Woocommerce Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1030d▲ 11 | Classic | — | 400+ | 29 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 574 |
|
Gigantic Builder Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 4230d▼ 139 | Block | — | 100+ | 51 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 575 |
|
Video Film Portfolio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1530d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 200+ | 44 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 576 |
|
Kanoa Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 430d▼ 15 | Block | — | 200+ | 45 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 577 |
|
Your Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1930d▼ 126 | Classic | — | 200+ | 46 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 578 |
|
FotaWP Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 430d▲ 44 | Block | (5) | 1K+ | 75 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 579 |
|
Interior Style Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5430d▼ 175 | Classic | — | 100+ | 52 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 580 |
|
Flixita Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 130d▲ 60 | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 76 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 581 |
|
Hugo WP Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1230d▲ 61 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 77 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 582 |
|
Frontis Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▲ 13 | Block | — | 600+ | 20 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 583 |
|
Graceful Times Blog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1730d▼ 82 | Classic | — | 300+ | 36 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 584 |
|
Perfumery Store Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 237d▼ 3730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 10 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 585 |
|
Headline News Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1230d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 300+ | 37 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 586 |
|
HVACool Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2130d▼ 140 | Block | — | 50+ | 7 of 36 · next 60+ |
| 587 |
|
Palette Gallery Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 24 | Block | — | 500+ | 27 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 588 |
|
Blog Content Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 730d▲ 1 | Classic | — | 300+ | 38 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 589 |
|
Entire News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 2130d▼ 17 | Classic | — | 500+ | 28 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 590 |
|
Swift FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1030d▼ 9 | Block | — | 600+ | 21 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 591 |
|
Vamika Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4630d▼ 288 | Classic | — | 50+ | 8 of 36 · next 60+ |
| 592 |
|
Nexter Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 2130d▲ 79 | Classic | (14) | 2K+ | 35 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 593 |
|
Odyssey Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 130d▲ 8 | Classic | — | 400+ | 30 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 594 |
|
MoreMag Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1130d▲ 8 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 78 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 595 |
|
Memorial Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 1830d▲ 12 | Classic | — | 600+ | 22 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 596 |
|
ShoppingCart Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 1930d▲ 62 | Classic | (29) | 3K+ | 24 of 40 · next 4K+ |
| 597 |
|
Open News Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 830d▼ 4 | Classic | — | 300+ | 39 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 598 |
|
Standard Blog Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 730d▼ 15 | Classic | — | 400+ | 31 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 599 |
|
Creativ Travel FSE Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 5830d▼ 190 | Block | — | 100+ | 53 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 600 |
|
SellAny Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 8730d▼ 296 | Block | — | 80+ | 5 of 40 · next 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 2026-08-07, 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.