| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1819 |
|
Aasta Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 4930dnew | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 71 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1821 |
|
Flixify Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 163 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1822 |
|
Rock Band Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 130dnew | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 193 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1823 |
|
NewsWords Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 1K+ | 194 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1826 |
|
Shuttle Gamer Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 8730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 37 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1828 |
|
Newsmagify Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 271 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1829 |
|
Gym Nutrition Shop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 272 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1830 |
|
Revolution Press Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 237d▲ 7030dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 72 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1831 |
|
Electronics Retailer Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 697d▼ 13230dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 251 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1833 |
|
Atua Updated 19 hours ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3730dnew | Classic | (5) | 400+ | 105 of 110 · next 500+ |
| 1834 |
|
Flecto Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 164 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1835 |
|
Kids Camp Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 930dnew | Classic | (3) | 800+ | 38 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 1836 |
|
Own Shop Trend Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 253 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1837 |
|
Archive News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 273 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1838 |
|
HR Staffing Agency Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5230d▼ 982 | Classic | — | 40+ | 52 of 55 · next 50+ |
| 1839 |
|
Sento iNews Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 11630dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 31 of 33 · next 70+ |
| 1841 |
|
Full News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 254 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1842 |
|
Matina Blogmentor Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 7030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 274 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1845 |
|
Vivi Mag Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 255 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1848 |
|
Creative Blogger Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 557d▼ 10130dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | 257 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1849 |
|
Novel News Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 258 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1851 |
|
Complete Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 277 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1852 |
|
Idyllic Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (19) | 1K+ | 195 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1854 |
|
Iknow Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (10) | 800+ | 39 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 1857 |
|
beauty Shop Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 260 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1858 |
|
Blogprise Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 261 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1859 |
|
News Elementor Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 262 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1860 |
|
Travel Nomad Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 52 of 54 · next 800+ |
| 1861 |
|
Big Patterns Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 11030dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 73 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1863 |
|
Cakes and Bakery Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 11530d▼ 907 | Classic | — | 20+ | 32 of 39 · next 30+ |
| 1864 |
|
BusinessCore Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 280 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1867 |
|
Bloggist Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 196 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1868 |
|
PressBook Masonry Dark Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 75 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1869 |
|
Shoes Footwear Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 18330dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 53 of 55 · next 50+ |
| 1870 |
|
Charvaka Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▬30dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 38 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1871 |
|
Matina Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 263 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1872 |
|
Meta News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | (2) | 600+ | 63 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 1875 |
|
NewsBerry Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 657d▼ 13830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 266 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1878 |
|
Fully Green Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 930dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 76 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 1879 |
|
NewsAlt Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 166 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 1881 |
|
Spice Software Dark Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▬30dnew | Classic | (3) | 600+ | 64 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 1884 |
|
Bosa Restaurant Inn Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 283 of 313 · next 200+ |
| 1885 |
|
Travel Planning Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 2130dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 39 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1887 |
|
Restaurant Recipe Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (12) | 1K+ | 197 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1889 |
|
Blog Rich Lite Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5330dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 270 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1890 |
|
JobScout Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | (10) | 900+ | 33 of 41 · next 1K+ |
| 1891 |
|
VideoClub Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 5930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 271 of 286 · next 300+ |
| 1892 |
|
Fresh Bakers Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | 27 of 29 · next 100+ |
| 1893 |
|
Verbosa Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | (21) | 1K+ | 198 of 208 · next 2K+ |
| 1894 |
|
Sports Agency Updated 19 hours ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 285 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.