| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4342 |
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Kitchence Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 327d▲ 3930dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4349 |
|
Vortexis Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5030dnew | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4351 |
|
Turanga Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 730dnew | Block | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 4352 |
|
Ovantis Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 8030dnew | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4359 |
|
Kelsey Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 3330dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4361 |
|
Raising FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 3630dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4374 |
|
Vemity Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 130dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4375 |
|
Eclipsion Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 430dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4386 |
|
Architect Designer Updated 21 hours ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 230dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4390 |
|
Kortez Preschool Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4391 |
|
Tourister Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1230dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 4395 |
|
Averium Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 587d▼ 24230dnew | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4404 |
|
Mozis Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 587d▼ 9930dnew | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4407 |
|
Raconteur Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 117d▬30dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4410 |
|
FSE Education School Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 277d▲ 3830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4413 |
|
Travel Mates Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5130dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4415 |
|
Gutenify Fit Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4436 |
|
QuantumLite Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 330dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4442 |
|
Kortez Beat Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4462 |
|
Trekking Blocks Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5030dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 4468 |
|
Cafeina Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 6030dnew | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4502 |
|
Gemstone Jewelry Updated 21 hours ago | 1d▲ 417d▬30dnew | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4509 |
|
successpath Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 4030dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4517 |
|
deltra Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 10030dnew | Block | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 4520 |
|
Hoopoe Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2530dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4522 |
|
SolarGrove Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 307d▲ 4730dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4524 |
|
Tutu Sports Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1230dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4528 |
|
Halloween Gift Store Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 4030dnew | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 4529 |
|
Kandinsky Bento Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2030dnew | Block | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 4537 |
|
Zummo Prime Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 8530dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4538 |
|
Classified Listings Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 15630dnew | Block | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 4541 |
|
Restaurant Chef Updated today | 1d▼ 67d▲ 630dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 4556 |
|
WENS Explore Ease Lite Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1530dnew | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4565 |
|
LIQUID AIR Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 930dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4569 |
|
Circus Fair Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 9530dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4573 |
|
Gutenify Bizlite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 4330dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4580 |
|
Havi Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▲ 3030dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4598 |
|
JazzyGrid Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 230dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4602 |
|
Mobix Store Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 7130dnew | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4603 |
|
Clothing Apparel Shop Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 6130dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4636 |
|
Hakoniwa Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 6230dnew | Block | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 4648 |
|
Landscape Farm Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 3030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4656 |
|
Cigma Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2430dnew | Block | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 4668 |
|
WENS Explore Ease Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 7230dnew | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4685 |
|
Alpha Health Coach Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 7530dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4696 |
|
SmileX Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 6030dnew | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4698 |
|
FSE Cloths Rental Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 9330dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4706 |
|
AquaFusion FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 14030dnew | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 4713 |
|
Bluetone Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 4330dnew | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 4714 |
|
Building Architect Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 567d▼ 5230dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
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 2026-08-11, 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 2026-08-11, 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.