| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7772 |
|
Vacation Lite Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | (2) | 60+ | — |
| 7773 |
|
RB Blog Two Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7774 |
|
Yogis Lite Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7776 |
|
Appeal Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7777 |
|
Corpo Digital Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7778 |
|
Juju Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7779 |
|
Personal Eye Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7780 |
|
FF Associate Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7781 |
|
Corpopress Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7782 |
|
ST Dentcare Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | (1) | 10+ | — |
| 7783 |
|
TS Mobile App Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 247d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 7785 |
|
Nextpage Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7786 |
|
Consultare Light Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7787 |
|
Foster Charity Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 530dnew | Classic | (3) | 50+ | — |
| 7789 |
|
Safar Lite Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 6230dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7790 |
|
Blogmax Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7791 |
|
LZ Fashion Ecommerce Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 6030dnew | Classic | (3) | 50+ | — |
| 7792 |
|
Vivace Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7793 |
|
ZenOffice Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3230dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7794 |
|
Minamaze Shop Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3830dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7795 |
|
D5 CORPORATE LITE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3230dnew | Classic | (2) | 90+ | — |
| 7796 |
|
Blog Web Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7797 |
|
Enrollment Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | (2) | 50+ | — |
| 7798 |
|
FAQ by click5 Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7799 |
|
Restro Cafe Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7800 |
|
Personal Gym Trainer Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7801 |
|
Zeros Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7802 |
|
Pool Cleaning Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 4230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7803 |
|
Archie Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 330dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7804 |
|
Biopexel Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7805 |
|
Ryan Business Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7806 |
|
Experon eBlog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7807 |
|
Goldy Sport Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7808 |
|
SKT Corp Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (4) | 70+ | — |
| 7809 |
|
Blogoholic Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 630dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7810 |
|
Sukra Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7811 |
|
Lana Blog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | (4) | 60+ | — |
| 7812 |
|
Pleased Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 237d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7813 |
|
fHomeServices Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7814 |
|
Nutrilite Lite Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 5730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7815 |
|
Black Jane Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 230dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7816 |
|
XShop Plus Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7817 |
|
Creatures Lite Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7818 |
|
Kartnic Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 8430dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7819 |
|
Experon Boxed Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7820 |
|
Publishers Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 630dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7821 |
|
fSpirituality Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7822 |
|
Jax Lite Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | (2) | 70+ | — |
| 7823 |
|
Create Magazine Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7824 |
|
Best WP Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
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.