| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7402 |
|
Vikata Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7403 |
|
Swimwear Store Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7404 |
|
LMS Training Institute Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7405 |
|
Chitta Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 11230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7406 |
|
Ekata Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7407 |
|
Sauna Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | (3) | 90+ | — |
| 7408 |
|
Minamaze Dark Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 527d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7409 |
|
Everafter Wedding Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 7410 |
|
SKT Cutsnstyle Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 930dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 7411 |
|
Unos BizDeck Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7412 |
|
Blog Bank Classic Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7413 |
|
The Words Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 5230dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7414 |
|
Renden Dark Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7415 |
|
DevotePress Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830dnew | Classic | (2) | 70+ | — |
| 7416 |
|
Vogue Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 447d▼ 6130dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7417 |
|
Ultra Print Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7418 |
|
Prime Industry Updated 7 days ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 7530dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7419 |
|
Hodophile Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 3230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7420 |
|
KitePress Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 377d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7421 |
|
Multipurpose Photography Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 7422 |
|
SEO Marketing Expert Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 7130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7423 |
|
BestWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 45830dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7424 |
|
Tattoo Artist Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 5030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7425 |
|
Bakers Bakery Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 4530dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7426 |
|
Bestio Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1530dnew | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 7427 |
|
News Box Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 547d▲ 9430dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7428 |
|
Home Construction Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7429 |
|
Transport Movers Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 967d▼ 20930dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 7430 |
|
I Am One Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (8) | 100+ | — |
| 7431 |
|
Agency Eye Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 797d▲ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7432 |
|
D5 Socialia Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (9) | 100+ | — |
| 7433 |
|
MiniMiniBlog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1930dnew | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 7434 |
|
Laundry Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7435 |
|
The Writers Blog Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 7436 |
|
Chic Lifestyle Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 207d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (2) | 80+ | — |
| 7437 |
|
Workart Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 4930dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7438 |
|
Manasa Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7439 |
|
Bloglane Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 7440 |
|
Holiday Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7441 |
|
Titan Branding Agency Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7442 |
|
civil construction Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7443 |
|
Gute Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 7444 |
|
Automotive Charging Station Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7445 |
|
Sandalwood Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7446 |
|
Crypto Mining Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7447 |
|
Kortez Corporate Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7448 |
|
Classic Construction Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7449 |
|
News Box Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7450 |
|
Aravan Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 6530dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7451 |
|
Barbecue Cafeteria Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 10730dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
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.