| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 |
|
WPWriter Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 307d▼ 530d▼ 129 | Classic | — | 90+ | 11 of 29 · next 100+ |
| 902 |
|
Enigma Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 430d▲ 55 | Classic | (554) | 3K+ | 37 of 40 · next 4K+ |
| 903 |
|
Ecommerce Gift Cart Updated 23 hours ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2230d▼ 36 | Block | — | 300+ | 68 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 904 |
|
Product Manufacturing Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3930d▼ 232 | Block | — | 90+ | 12 of 29 · next 100+ |
| 905 |
|
Immersa Builder Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 477d▼ 13530dnew | Classic | (1) | 30+ | 16 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 906 |
|
Newspaper Builder Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 830d▲ 31 | Block | — | 800+ | 24 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 907 |
|
Electronic Storefront Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2330d▼ 140 | Classic | — | 100+ | 90 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 908 |
|
Blockskit Fitness Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 16530d▼ 552 | Block | — | 30+ | 17 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 909 |
|
Venture Grove Plus Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1230dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 89 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 910 |
|
Sports Outlet Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 4330d▼ 723 | Block | — | 100+ | 91 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 911 |
|
Bookstore WDA Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 217d▼ 2030d▼ 479 | Classic | — | 40+ | 19 of 55 · next 50+ |
| 912 |
|
Mavix Accounting Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 8630d▼ 536 | Classic | — | 30+ | 18 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 913 |
|
Create Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 130d▲ 59 | Classic | (4) | 3K+ | 38 of 40 · next 4K+ |
| 914 |
|
News Pick Kit Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2130d▼ 43 | Classic | — | 200+ | 90 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 915 |
|
Gutentools Fashion Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 497d▼ 7330dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 19 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 916 |
|
Avanta Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 830d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 300+ | 69 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 917 |
|
Newspaper Magazine Blog Updated 4 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1230d▼ 78 | Classic | — | 300+ | 70 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 918 |
|
Lei Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 5830d▼ 194 | Block | — | 100+ | 92 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 919 |
|
Chrowix Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3130d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 200+ | 91 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 920 |
|
MiniCart Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1330d▲ 23 | Classic | — | 400+ | 58 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 921 |
|
The9 Storefront Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 2130d▼ 7 | Classic | — | 300+ | 71 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 922 |
|
Cyber Security Blocks Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 930d▲ 2 | Block | (1) | 800+ | 25 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 923 |
|
Graceful Luxe Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2330d▼ 26 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 92 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 924 |
|
Shop Startup Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1430d▼ 71 | Classic | — | 200+ | 93 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 925 |
|
Velvetine Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 417d▼ 31830dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 16 of 39 · next 30+ |
| 926 |
|
Kenta Flow Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 3930d▼ 67 | Classic | — | 100+ | 93 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 927 |
|
Brief News Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2530d▼ 123 | Classic | — | 300+ | 72 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 928 |
|
Indepth News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1730d▲ 10 | Classic | — | 600+ | 38 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 929 |
|
GuCherry Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 930d▲ 41 | Classic | (20) | 2K+ | 58 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 930 |
|
Modern Drone Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 2130d▼ 317 | Block | — | 60+ | 11 of 33 · next 70+ |
| 931 |
|
Flex Blogging Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 130d▼ 119 | Classic | — | 200+ | 94 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 932 |
|
Blossom Woocommerce Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1030d▼ 31 | Classic | — | 400+ | 59 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 933 |
|
Shanti Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5930d▼ 272 | Block | — | 90+ | 13 of 29 · next 100+ |
| 934 |
|
Optical Store Updated 4 days ago | 1d▬7d▲ 4230d▲ 50 | Classic | — | 60+ | 12 of 33 · next 70+ |
| 935 |
|
DarkNews Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 730d▲ 38 | Classic | (30) | 1K+ | 98 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 936 |
|
Blockskit Logistics Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 5730d▼ 184 | Block | — | 80+ | 18 of 40 · next 90+ |
| 937 |
|
QuickGamely Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 8530d▲ 25 | Classic | — | 80+ | 19 of 40 · next 90+ |
| 938 |
|
Very Simple Portfolio Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1430d▲ 10 | Classic | — | 200+ | 95 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 939 |
|
Popular Blogger Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3530d▼ 131 | Classic | — | 200+ | 96 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 940 |
|
Newsmark Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 230d▲ 38 | Classic | — | 700+ | 26 of 54 · next 800+ |
| 941 |
|
Anima Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 430d▲ 35 | Classic | (5) | 2K+ | 59 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 942 |
|
Tech Software Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 4330d▼ 87 | Block | — | 200+ | 97 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 943 |
|
Courier Shipping Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 10230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 20 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 944 |
|
Envo eCommerce Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 60 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 945 |
|
DigitalGrid Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5630dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 73 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 946 |
|
Ecommerce Gadget Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1630d▼ 67 | Block | (1) | 400+ | 60 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 947 |
|
Minamaze eCommerce Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 1130d▼ 292 | Classic | — | 70+ | 19 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 948 |
|
Opensky Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2330d▼ 14 | Classic | — | 400+ | 61 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 949 |
|
Wiko Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3730d▼ 172 | Classic | — | 60+ | 13 of 33 · next 70+ |
| 950 |
|
Magaznews Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1930d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 200+ | 98 of 286 · 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 2026-08-07, 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.