| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 |
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Metropolis Magazine Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 2230dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 134 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1508 |
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WENS Musico Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3730dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 185 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1514 |
|
BigGroup Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1530dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 186 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1518 |
|
Nivaro Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 730dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 188 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1520 |
|
Logistic Hub Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1030dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 189 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1521 |
|
Blockskit Construction Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2330dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 190 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1525 |
|
BlogFlow Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 136 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1526 |
|
Gutenify Logistics Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 530dnew | Block | — | 500+ | 64 of 84 · next 600+ |
| 1533 |
|
Blockskit Consulting Firm Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 193 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1534 |
|
FSE Barber Shop Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 194 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1539 |
|
Heckl Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 13430d▼ 725 | Block | — | 20+ | 26 of 37 · next 30+ |
| 1540 |
|
Online Courier Services Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 6630dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 35 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1543 |
|
Trendy Fashion Outfits Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 9630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 196 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1546 |
|
Expose Business Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2830dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 193 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1547 |
|
Legacy Beauty Center Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 247d▲ 730dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 198 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1550 |
|
Blockskit Medical Center Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 199 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1556 |
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Emerge Preschool Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4230dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 196 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1557 |
|
Corporate Firm Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2730dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 200 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1558 |
|
Carbon Charity Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1930dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 201 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1562 |
|
Sportspot Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 92 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1564 |
|
Rock Tune Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 140 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1566 |
|
Bold Photography Blocks Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 530dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 141 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1568 |
|
Soledad Blog Lite Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 9630dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 198 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1571 |
|
AgroVision FSE Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3630dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 200 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1572 |
|
Charity Organization Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 142 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1576 |
|
NAS Consulting Lite Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3830dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 201 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1578 |
|
Breezi Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 4530dnew | Block | (1) | 90+ | 23 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1582 |
|
HR Management Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 204 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1586 |
|
Deals Store Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 5230dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 25 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1587 |
|
FSE Personal Blog Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 5130dnew | Block | (2) | 100+ | 207 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1591 |
|
Axvart Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 4930dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 36 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1592 |
|
Multiplex Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 627d▼ 19530dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 38 of 47 · next 40+ |
| 1593 |
|
Covr Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 144 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1595 |
|
Creativ Construction FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 209 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1600 |
|
Marriage Counseling Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 41230dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 37 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1601 |
|
ConsultingWP Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 430dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 93 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1603 |
|
Hello Blocks Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 630dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 145 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1604 |
|
FSE Transportation Company Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4030dnew | Block | — | 90+ | 24 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1611 |
|
Feature Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 330dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 146 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1612 |
|
Charity Trust Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 14230dnew | Block | — | 70+ | 37 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1614 |
|
wpOpus Studio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1430dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 207 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1616 |
|
Maizymas Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 447d▼ 12030dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 28 of 38 · next 60+ |
| 1625 |
|
CastCore Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1030dnew | Block | (1) | 200+ | 211 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1628 |
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Patterns Construction Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 213 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1630 |
|
FinanceConsulting Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 430dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 147 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1632 |
|
Venture Grove Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 3330dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 215 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1642 |
|
Honey Store Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 217 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1646 |
|
Link in Bio Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 130dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 213 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1647 |
|
Carbon Agency Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 6530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 219 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1648 |
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Indostic FSE Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2230dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 220 of 309 · next 200+ |
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.