| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1171 |
|
Architecture Studio Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 7030d▼ 209 | Classic | — | 60+ | 24 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1172 |
|
Graceful Mag Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 134 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1173 |
|
Car Rental WDA Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 135 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1174 |
|
Blogmatic Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 6430dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 104 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1176 |
|
Graceful Arch Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 136 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1179 |
|
Multipurpose Business FSE Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 267d▲ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 23 of 37 · next 30+ |
| 1180 |
|
Promptless Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | 18 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1181 |
|
Xews Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 6630d▼ 385 | Classic | — | 60+ | 25 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1185 |
|
Tracks Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (139) | 2K+ | 77 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1187 |
|
Zentorone Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 129 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1189 |
|
Medical Circle Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (44) | 2K+ | 78 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1191 |
|
Spintech Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 130dnew | Classic | (25) | 1K+ | 115 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1192 |
|
Dropshipping Storefront Updated 6 days ago | 1d▬7d▲ 4230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 131 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1193 |
|
Legacy Real Estate Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 132 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1198 |
|
Mavix Preschool Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 4530dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | 17 of 38 · next 60+ |
| 1199 |
|
Big Chill Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 800+ | 28 of 41 · next 900+ |
| 1200 |
|
Strute Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 140 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1201 |
|
Koji Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 130dnew | Classic | (11) | 1K+ | 116 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1202 |
|
Emoza WooCommerce Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | (1) | 400+ | 77 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1203 |
|
ScapeShot Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 630dnew | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | 117 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1205 |
|
Envo Shopper Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 430dnew | Classic | — | 1K+ | 118 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1207 |
|
Liminal Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 24 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1208 |
|
Rock Star Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 730dnew | Classic | (20) | 2K+ | 79 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1210 |
|
eStore Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (114) | 2K+ | 80 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1211 |
|
SuperMag Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (142) | 2K+ | 81 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1212 |
|
One Elementor Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 51 of 84 · next 600+ |
| 1213 |
|
Viral Times Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 7030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | 18 of 38 · next 60+ |
| 1214 |
|
SKT Laboratory Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 337d▼ 11430dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 10 of 26 · next 20+ |
| 1216 |
|
Fashion Diva Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (11) | 1K+ | 119 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1217 |
|
Launch Coming Soon Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 13130dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | 19 of 38 · next 60+ |
| 1218 |
|
Designexo Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 5630dnew | Classic | (15) | 1K+ | 120 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1219 |
|
Shop Toolkit Plus Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 141 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1223 |
|
Business Interface Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 9730d▼ 483 | Classic | — | 40+ | 25 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1224 |
|
Extensive News Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 110 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1225 |
|
Travelfic Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 530dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 37 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1226 |
|
Esteem Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (46) | 2K+ | 82 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1227 |
|
Azure Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4530dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 143 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1228 |
|
ColorPress Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (1) | 900+ | 23 of 38 · next 1K+ |
| 1229 |
|
Graceful Spark Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 3630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 144 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1230 |
|
Yummy Bites Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (3) | 700+ | 38 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1231 |
|
Modern Videography Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 24230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 11 of 26 · next 20+ |
| 1233 |
|
Nova Business Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 133 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1234 |
|
ArileWP Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130dnew | Classic | (42) | 1K+ | 121 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1237 |
|
VW Bakers Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 21430dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 111 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1238 |
|
BusiCare Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 122 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1240 |
|
Attitude Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (139) | 2K+ | 83 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1243 |
|
Recruitment Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 134 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1246 |
|
Alante iBlog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 9630d▼ 408 | Classic | — | 70+ | 29 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1247 |
|
Shoes Store Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 11330dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 112 of 175 · next 400+ |
| 1248 |
|
QuickGamely Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 39430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 28 of 40 · next 70+ |
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.