| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1102 |
|
Ecommerce Trendy Outfits Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2430dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 125 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1103 |
|
Early News Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 126 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1104 |
|
Blossom Recipe Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 930dnew | Classic | (11) | 1K+ | 107 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1105 |
|
GroveTech Updated 8 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 4530d▼ 119 | Block | — | 300+ | 94 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1106 |
|
Seafood Shop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 112 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1107 |
|
Blog Build Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 127 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1108 |
|
Pendant Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330dnew | Block | — | 1K+ | 108 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1109 |
|
Blogread Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 48 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1110 |
|
Modern Videography Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 22030dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 12 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 1111 |
|
Luxury Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 113 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1112 |
|
Cube Speed Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 114 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1113 |
|
Adonay Updated 2 years ago | 1d▬7d▲ 330dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 73 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 1114 |
|
Extra Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 128 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1115 |
|
Story Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 5630d▼ 471 | Classic | — | 70+ | 23 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1116 |
|
ConsultGrowth Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5230d▼ 172 | Classic | — | 100+ | 115 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1117 |
|
Eliot Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 930dnew | Block | (1) | 400+ | 74 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 1118 |
|
Patterns Medical Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 129 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1119 |
|
Journalism Newspaper Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 130 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1120 |
|
Interior Layout Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 12530d▼ 381 | Classic | — | 70+ | 24 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1121 |
|
Zyo Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2230dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 131 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1122 |
|
NewsMash Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 530dnew | Classic | (2) | 600+ | 42 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 1123 |
|
Blogrid Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 930dnew | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 109 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1124 |
|
Electrician Contractor Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4930d▼ 345 | Classic | — | 60+ | 17 of 33 · next 70+ |
| 1125 |
|
Anima LT Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 11330d▼ 628 | Block | — | 30+ | 24 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 1126 |
|
Specia Updated 3 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (86) | 2K+ | 71 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 1127 |
|
Writers Lifestyle Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 700+ | 32 of 54 · next 800+ |
| 1128 |
|
Brute Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 1030dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 75 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 1129 |
|
Infinite Canvas Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 95 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1130 |
|
Hot News Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 967d▲ 33430dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 96 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1131 |
|
Mission News Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | (104) | 2K+ | 72 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 1132 |
|
iConvert Shoply Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 5530d▼ 269 | Block | — | 30+ | 25 of 44 · next 40+ |
| 1133 |
|
Accountra Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1330dnew | Block | (2) | 900+ | 23 of 41 · next 1K+ |
| 1134 |
|
Day Camp Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 5030d▼ 143 | Block | — | 100+ | 116 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1135 |
|
Pulitzer Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 330dnew | Block | (3) | 500+ | 49 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1136 |
|
Blockskit Event Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3230dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 117 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1137 |
|
Car Repair Blocks Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1330dnew | Block | — | 500+ | 50 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1138 |
|
Futuristic Vision Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 6130d▼ 238 | Block | — | 100+ | 118 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1139 |
|
Bold Photography Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | (23) | 1K+ | 110 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1140 |
|
Dark Minimalistblogger Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 2630dnew | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 111 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1141 |
|
Minimalist Blogger X Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 730dnew | Classic | — | 700+ | 33 of 54 · next 800+ |
| 1142 |
|
City Town Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 1830dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 132 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1143 |
|
VW Machine Learning Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 1107d▼ 30930d▼ 277 | Classic | — | 300+ | 97 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1144 |
|
Newsnal Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 2130dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | 76 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 1145 |
|
Eshop Elementor Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 98 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1146 |
|
FSE Band Artist Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1930dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 99 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1147 |
|
Strategica Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 6730d▼ 319 | Block | — | 80+ | 23 of 40 · next 90+ |
| 1148 |
|
Shiftly Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 119 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1149 |
|
Multipurpose Business FSE Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 207d▲ 8330dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 17 of 39 · next 30+ |
| 1150 |
|
Trendy News Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | (7) | 800+ | 27 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 1151 |
|
Grocery and Organic Store Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 4430d▼ 157 | Block | (1) | 100+ | 120 of 313 · next 200+ |
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.