| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2250 |
|
SportsArc Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 577d▼ 3230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2251 |
|
Ravi Chronicle Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 15230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2252 |
|
Street Food Truck Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 18330dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 2254 |
|
Organic Farm Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | (3) | 600+ | — |
| 2256 |
|
InteriorPress Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | (2) | 600+ | — |
| 2257 |
|
Aster Portfolio Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 447d▼ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 2258 |
|
Exclusive News Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2260 |
|
Bootstrap Basic4 Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | — |
| 2262 |
|
Blog Diary Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1330dnew | Classic | (2) | 700+ | — |
| 2263 |
|
Bosa Online Education Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 230dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2264 |
|
Travel Packages Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 16930dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2265 |
|
Zubin Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 2130dnew | Classic | (6) | 600+ | — |
| 2266 |
|
Di Restaurant Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | — |
| 2267 |
|
Bosa Beauty Care Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2268 |
|
Kids Activity Center Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2270 |
|
Sarira Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 2271 |
|
EduPress Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 830dnew | Classic | (13) | 1K+ | — |
| 2272 |
|
Dentaire Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 230dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 2273 |
|
Wise Blog Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 13230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2274 |
|
Graceful Blog Mag Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2275 |
|
BlogAI Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 217d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2276 |
|
Viral Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | (20) | 1K+ | — |
| 2281 |
|
Travel Booking Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | (2) | 800+ | — |
| 2282 |
|
Responsive Blog Era Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2283 |
|
Nason Magazine Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2284 |
|
Mobile Accessories Shop Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2286 |
|
Aravalli Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (7) | 500+ | — |
| 2287 |
|
Perfume Store Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 6730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2290 |
|
SoftMunch Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2292 |
|
Main News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2293 |
|
Business Association Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 6530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2295 |
|
Hotel Elegance Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 4230dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2297 |
|
Esfahan Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | (1) | 600+ | — |
| 2298 |
|
Print On Demand Shop Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 3930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2299 |
|
Aster Real Estate Updated 19 hours ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 5230dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 2300 |
|
Retailsy Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | (4) | 300+ | — |
| 2302 |
|
Alante eShop Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▲ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 2303 |
|
Planet Green Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | — |
| 2304 |
|
Supermarket Shopping Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 287d▼ 6930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2305 |
|
Elastic Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 9530dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2306 |
|
Business Company Elementor Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2307 |
|
MagSoul Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2308 |
|
BusinessFocus Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1330dnew | Classic | (1) | 500+ | — |
| 2310 |
|
Kids Campus Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 830dnew | Classic | (1) | 700+ | — |
| 2311 |
|
Bosa Lawyer Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | — |
| 2312 |
|
News Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 130dnew | Classic | (2) | 400+ | — |
| 2313 |
|
Gist Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 930dnew | Classic | (2) | 800+ | — |
| 2314 |
|
Superb Pixels Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2315 |
|
Color Newsmagazine Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 2730dnew | Classic | (8) | 500+ | — |
| 2316 |
|
LIQUID Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | — |
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.