| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1499 |
|
Vedic Spa Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 530dnew | Classic | — | 800+ | 33 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 1501 |
|
PawWell Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 477d▲ 677330dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 21 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 1502 |
|
Educve Online Course Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 16930dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 22 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 1503 |
|
Tenzin News Magazine Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 185 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1504 |
|
Personal Tutor Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 267d▲ 5730dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 29 of 35 · next 70+ |
| 1506 |
|
Industryup Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | (2) | 700+ | 47 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1507 |
|
Fairy Dark Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 48 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1509 |
|
Agency TWP Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 49230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 36 of 48 · next 50+ |
| 1511 |
|
Catch Base Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (34) | 2K+ | 94 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 1514 |
|
Bosa Job Portal Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | 28 of 40 · next 60+ |
| 1515 |
|
Type Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 530dnew | Classic | (7) | 1K+ | 156 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1516 |
|
Ripley Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 135 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1517 |
|
Article Blog Writer Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 167d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 189 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1518 |
|
The Art Gallery Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 49 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1521 |
|
Nomad News Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 190 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1522 |
|
WP Documentation Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 5330dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | 190 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1524 |
|
WoWmart Organic Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 28530dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | 21 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1525 |
|
FM Radio Station Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 8030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 191 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1527 |
|
Alankar Jewelry Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 193 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1528 |
|
Lawyer Zone Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | (13) | 1K+ | 157 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1529 |
|
Newspulse Magazine Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | 91 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1530 |
|
Newsbreak Magazine Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 5530dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 137 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1531 |
|
Design Studio Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 7730dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 37 of 48 · next 50+ |
| 1533 |
|
Webora Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 195 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1535 |
|
Mavix Beat Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 35230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 23 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 1537 |
|
Flex Travel Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 11530dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | 34 of 46 · next 80+ |
| 1538 |
|
Unique Gift Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 9230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 192 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1541 |
|
Euphony Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (11) | 1K+ | 158 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1542 |
|
YITH Proteo Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | (21) | 1K+ | 159 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1543 |
|
WowMart Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | 197 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1544 |
|
BC Consulting Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 7430dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 138 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1546 |
|
Bosa AI Robotics Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 139 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1547 |
|
Classica Press Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | 198 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1548 |
|
Color Magazine Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 157d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (1) | 600+ | 56 of 68 · next 700+ |
| 1549 |
|
Bosa Handyman Services Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 199 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1550 |
|
Flexiva Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 9630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 195 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1551 |
|
Kenta Ciela Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 196 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1553 |
|
ST Currency Exchange Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 15230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 24 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 1556 |
|
Graceful Max Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 203 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1557 |
|
Spark Blog Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 204 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1558 |
|
Blogup Diary Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 197 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1560 |
|
Joyas Decor Shop Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 198 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1564 |
|
Business Company TWP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 7930d▼ 588 | Classic | — | 20+ | 24 of 33 · next 30+ |
| 1566 |
|
Fameup Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 50 of 55 · next 800+ |
| 1567 |
|
Shopstar! Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 130dnew | Classic | (41) | 1K+ | 160 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1568 |
|
Newsus Elementor Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 201 of 283 · next 300+ |
| 1573 |
|
Law Firm Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 142 of 176 · next 400+ |
| 1574 |
|
Hello Fashion Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (1) | 900+ | 25 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1575 |
|
Revolution Press Photography Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 130dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 31 of 35 · next 70+ |
| 1576 |
|
Green Store Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 8630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 203 of 283 · 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 2026-08-09, 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 2026-08-09, 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.