| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1380 |
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Interior Design Firm Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1230dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 165 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1386 |
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Machinery Rental Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 9530dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 33 of 47 · next 40+ |
| 1388 |
|
Titan Tools center Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 160 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1391 |
|
Relyo Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 10930dnew | Block | — | 70+ | 32 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1392 |
|
Lifestyle Blog Arcane Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1130dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 166 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1393 |
|
Kids Summer Camps Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 8230d▼ 415 | Block | — | 40+ | 30 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1394 |
|
GreenVista FSE Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 162 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1401 |
|
Patterns Business Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 167 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1402 |
|
AgencyGrove Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 1830dnew | Block | (3) | 400+ | 86 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1403 |
|
Biz Agency Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 163 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1417 |
|
Bloggerx Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 168 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1418 |
|
Elisen Travel Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 10230d▼ 499 | Block | — | 30+ | 34 of 47 · next 40+ |
| 1419 |
|
Gutenify Corporate Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 430dnew | Block | (1) | 700+ | 45 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1425 |
|
WENS Barber Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 6030dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 23 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1426 |
|
Disinfection Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 10530dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 31 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1427 |
|
Electronics Market Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▬30dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 172 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1428 |
|
IT Software Service Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 2730dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 24 of 38 · next 60+ |
| 1432 |
|
CCTV Services Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 197d▲ 7430dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 36 of 47 · next 40+ |
| 1435 |
|
EVSE Charging Dock Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 10930dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 32 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1436 |
|
Eliteflow Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 173 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1438 |
|
WENS Architecture Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 171 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1440 |
|
Feminine Blog FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 5130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 172 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1444 |
|
Visionly Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1130dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 88 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1445 |
|
Greyd WP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 230dnew | Block | (6) | 400+ | 89 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1449 |
|
FSE Dental Clinic Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1130dnew | Block | (1) | 100+ | 173 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1450 |
|
Gutentools Health Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 174 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1452 |
|
Spectral FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 9130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 175 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1454 |
|
Funeral Services Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 8730dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 24 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1455 |
|
Reunionary Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3830dnew | Block | (1) | 70+ | 33 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1459 |
|
EarthTones Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 330dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 90 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1463 |
|
TravelVerse Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 129 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1464 |
|
FSE Pet Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4030dnew | Block | (1) | 100+ | 179 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1467 |
|
Squash Personal Coach Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▬30dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 180 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1468 |
|
Biz Flick Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3430dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 177 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1469 |
|
FSE Cleaning Services Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 530dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 178 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1470 |
|
Spike Insurance Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3330dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 181 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1473 |
|
Pentatonic Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 330dnew | Block | (1) | 700+ | 46 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1475 |
|
Xanadu Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1030dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 131 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1477 |
|
Venture Grove Lite Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 10430dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 182 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1478 |
|
Aero FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3230dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 183 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1480 |
|
Housekeeper Services Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 13630dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 34 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1491 |
|
Craftify Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 132 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1494 |
|
Spiekermann Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3130dnew | Block | (2) | 200+ | 184 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1495 |
|
Elayne Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 10030d▼ 1297 | Block | — | 60+ | 34 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1498 |
|
Synthocode E-Commerce AI Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 11030d▼ 577 | Block | — | 20+ | 25 of 37 · next 30+ |
| 1499 |
|
Gutentools Saas Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 397d▼ 11530dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 25 of 38 · next 60+ |
| 1501 |
|
Veterinary Hospital Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 187 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1503 |
|
Web Security Services Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 188 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1505 |
|
Gym Training Center Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3630dnew | Block | — | 70+ | 35 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1506 |
|
Metropolis Magazine Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 2330dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 134 of 175 · next 400+ |
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.