| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1343 |
|
Mavix Cleaning Services Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 1057d▲ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 19 of 30 · next 20+ |
| 1344 |
|
Marriage - Event Planner Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 557d▼ 38030dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 20 of 30 · next 20+ |
| 1346 |
|
Business Office Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 31 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1348 |
|
Blossom Fashion Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 530dnew | Classic | (18) | 1K+ | 136 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1350 |
|
Supreme News Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 277d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 156 of 279 · next 300+ |
| 1351 |
|
Niveau Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 600+ | 49 of 64 · next 700+ |
| 1353 |
|
Audioman Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 630dnew | Classic | (16) | 1K+ | 137 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1354 |
|
AccessPress Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (123) | 2K+ | 90 of 96 · next 3K+ |
| 1355 |
|
Bosa Medical Care Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 4130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 149 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1356 |
|
Siara Digital Solutions Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 19730d▼ 467 | Classic | — | 30+ | 31 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 1357 |
|
Newsever Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 930dnew | Classic | (53) | 1K+ | 138 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1358 |
|
National News Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 6530dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 120 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1361 |
|
Apura Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 257d▲ 10430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 32 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1362 |
|
Modern Fashion Store Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 7230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 150 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1368 |
|
Fascinate Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 139 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1370 |
|
Prespa LMS Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 154 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1371 |
|
Travel Quest Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 930dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 122 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1373 |
|
Monobase Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | (4) | 100+ | 156 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1374 |
|
Hello WPStream Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 6330dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 158 of 279 · next 300+ |
| 1375 |
|
Construction Field Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (38) | 1K+ | 140 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1376 |
|
Graceful Glam Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 157 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1377 |
|
BlockWP Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 830dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 43 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 1378 |
|
Yuki Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | (5) | 700+ | 44 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 1380 |
|
Pixgraphy Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | (34) | 1K+ | 141 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1381 |
|
Organic Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 158 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1382 |
|
Bosa Construction Industrial Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 600+ | 50 of 64 · next 700+ |
| 1386 |
|
Multi Blogger Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 159 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1388 |
|
Conceptly Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | (20) | 1K+ | 142 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1389 |
|
Marin Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | (3) | 400+ | 82 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1390 |
|
AI and SaaS Agency WDA Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 417d▼ 10930dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 35 of 50 · next 80+ |
| 1391 |
|
Charm Blog Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 125 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1392 |
|
Busiprof Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 830dnew | Classic | (70) | 2K+ | 91 of 96 · next 3K+ |
| 1397 |
|
Realty: Real Estate WDA Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3330dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 163 of 279 · next 300+ |
| 1398 |
|
National Newscast Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 160 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1399 |
|
Wisdom Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | 84 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1400 |
|
SKT Plastic Surgery Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 13930d▼ 446 | Classic | — | 40+ | 33 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1402 |
|
Blossom Coach Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (20) | 1K+ | 143 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1404 |
|
Newshike Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | 85 of 107 · next 500+ |
| 1405 |
|
Roseta Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (8) | 1K+ | 144 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1406 |
|
Blossom Shop Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | (12) | 1K+ | 145 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1407 |
|
Mavix University Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 5230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 162 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1408 |
|
Fortunato Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 530dnew | Classic | (14) | 2K+ | 92 of 96 · next 3K+ |
| 1409 |
|
Flexora Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 130dnew | Classic | — | 700+ | 46 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 1411 |
|
Financio Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 800+ | 34 of 41 · next 900+ |
| 1413 |
|
Gambit Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 530dnew | Classic | (9) | 1K+ | 146 of 206 · next 2K+ |
| 1415 |
|
Wedding Managerial Service Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 517d▼ 23230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 21 of 30 · next 20+ |
| 1416 |
|
Alante eStore Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 517d▲ 5030dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 22 of 30 · next 20+ |
| 1419 |
|
OrionX Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 18530d▼ 503 | Classic | (4) | 30+ | 34 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 1420 |
|
Zeka Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 600+ | 51 of 64 · next 700+ |
| 1422 |
|
Lawn Care Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 15930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 166 of 279 · next 300+ |
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 2026-08-12, 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 2026-08-12, 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.