| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7610 |
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Appzend Business Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7612 |
|
Yogasana Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7613 |
|
Plumbing Technician Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 6130dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7614 |
|
Crowdfunding Donation Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7615 |
|
Blog Bank Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7616 |
|
Health Care Center Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 9530dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7617 |
|
Ochiba Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7618 |
|
Aster Startup Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7619 |
|
Parvati Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7620 |
|
Travelism Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7621 |
|
Gruj Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 930dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7622 |
|
Epaper News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 1077d▲ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7623 |
|
Landshafting Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 4130dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 7624 |
|
Elite Business Dark Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7625 |
|
Katib Writers Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | (3) | 60+ | — |
| 7626 |
|
Melos News Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7627 |
|
Shopeo Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7628 |
|
Yogaclub Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7629 |
|
BlogWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 71430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7630 |
|
Orphans Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 5930dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7631 |
|
Creative Portfolio Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 2530dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7632 |
|
Magzimum Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 430dnew | Classic | (12) | 80+ | — |
| 7633 |
|
EnjoyStyle Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7634 |
|
Perfect Blogging Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7635 |
|
SKT BeFit Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | (2) | 80+ | — |
| 7636 |
|
Divin Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | (4) | 70+ | — |
| 7637 |
|
Sukha Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7638 |
|
ZMT Modular Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7639 |
|
Azhar Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7640 |
|
SnowFall Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 287d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 7642 |
|
Vsion Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | (2) | 10+ | — |
| 7643 |
|
Jenny Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 7644 |
|
Fashion Shop Storefront Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 33130dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7645 |
|
Market Coupons Deals Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 2530dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7647 |
|
Social Business Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 8930dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7648 |
|
Kubera Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 830dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7649 |
|
Selleradise Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 6330dnew | Classic | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 7650 |
|
Business Park Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | (4) | 70+ | — |
| 7651 |
|
Teesa Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7652 |
|
Sheeba Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3330dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 7653 |
|
NeatMag Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7655 |
|
Lyrielle Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7657 |
|
Asthir Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7659 |
|
Bloguide Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7660 |
|
Meridia Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7661 |
|
Istante Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7662 |
|
fTourism Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 7663 |
|
Karna Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7664 |
|
Curtains Fabric Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 11630dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7665 |
|
AyaPsychology Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
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 2026-08-09, 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 2026-08-09, 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.