| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 |
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Fitness Health Coach Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 930dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 293 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1947 |
|
WonderKids FSE Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 5230dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 294 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1948 |
|
Renovater Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1930dnew | Block | (1) | 500+ | 82 of 83 · next 600+ |
| 1950 |
|
Pin Donation Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 90+ | 32 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1956 |
|
Greenwall Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 7730dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 40 of 40 · next 70+ |
| 1958 |
|
Dark Realm Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1430dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 297 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1959 |
|
Mintraro Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4730dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 298 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1962 |
|
Professional Painting Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 487d▼ 2230dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 35 of 37 · next 30+ |
| 1966 |
|
Dirtbag Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 16830dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 26 of 26 · next 20+ |
| 1968 |
|
The Business Blocks Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 517d▼ 6630dnew | Block | — | 70+ | 47 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1969 |
|
Blockskit Accounting Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 157d▲ 1730dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 299 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1973 |
|
Gutentools Shop Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 302 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1975 |
|
Rainbow Kindergarten Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 830dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 30 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1983 |
|
Iris - AI Homepage, Chatbot Site Assistant Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 5330dnew | Block | — | 70+ | 48 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1989 |
|
Broker Agency Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 10930dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 31 of 31 · next 90+ |
| 1990 |
|
EliteGrove Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 430dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 283 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1994 |
|
Gutenify Bold Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 308 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1996 |
|
Nature Photography Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 5730dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 309 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1999 |
|
Blockskit Marketing Agency Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 310 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 2000 |
|
Streamer Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 530dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 284 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 2001 |
|
Entervia Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 14730dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2002 |
|
Gutenify Business Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 400+ | — |
| 2003 |
|
Stillness Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2004 |
|
Media Magazine Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 8830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2005 |
|
Cinema House Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 4130dnew | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2006 |
|
Phone Accessories Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2009 |
|
Firmora Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2014 |
|
Mayland (Blocks) Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030dnew | Block | (1) | 600+ | — |
| 2015 |
|
Travey Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1330dnew | Block | — | 400+ | — |
| 2017 |
|
Her Money Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1030dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2018 |
|
Courier Company Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 6030dnew | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 2020 |
|
Directory Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 3530dnew | Block | (10) | 1K+ | — |
| 2024 |
|
Demolition Contractor Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 8330dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 2027 |
|
Patterns Docs Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 4030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2030 |
|
Tree Plantation Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 4030dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2031 |
|
Kortez FSE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 4030dnew | Block | — | 300+ | — |
| 2032 |
|
Carbon Construction Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2035 |
|
Super Mart Store Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 11630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2039 |
|
Patterns Beauty Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 930dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2042 |
|
Financial Advisor Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3630dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 2051 |
|
CursorFSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 7930dnew | Block | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 2053 |
|
Expose Education Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 3130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2055 |
|
Templazee Clinic Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2063 |
|
Themepalace Business Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 4330dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2067 |
|
FSE Handyman Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6730dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2070 |
|
Digital Creator Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 1230dnew | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 2073 |
|
Photology Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 230dnew | Block | — | 500+ | — |
| 2075 |
|
Travelsite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2330dnew | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2078 |
|
Templazee Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2079 |
|
General Food Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 330dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
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.