| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 |
|
Advancea Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 269 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1803 |
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News Blog Kit Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 5330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 270 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1804 |
|
Music Press Video Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 6430dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 34 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1805 |
|
Creative Blogger Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 437d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | 241 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1806 |
|
Coworking Office Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 217d▼ 8930dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 47 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1807 |
|
Aasta Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 3330dnew | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 69 of 81 · next 600+ |
| 1808 |
|
NewsChrome Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 6330dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 164 of 177 · next 400+ |
| 1809 |
|
VW Coaching Institute Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6530dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 242 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1810 |
|
VW Tourism Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 37730dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 243 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1811 |
|
wpOpus FSE Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 5430dnew | Block | (1) | 200+ | 244 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1812 |
|
Graceful Elite Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 271 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1813 |
|
Shuttle Gamer Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 35 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1814 |
|
Elegant Writer Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | 103 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1815 |
|
Hotel Booking WDA Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 272 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1816 |
|
Graceful Elegance Blog Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 273 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1817 |
|
Blockskit Corporate Business Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 274 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1818 |
|
NewsWords Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 1K+ | 194 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1819 |
|
Flixify Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 165 of 177 · next 400+ |
| 1820 |
|
Millipede Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3330dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 166 of 177 · next 400+ |
| 1821 |
|
Vehicle Rental Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 10630dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 25 of 32 · next 30+ |
| 1822 |
|
DreamBuild FSE Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3930dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 245 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1823 |
|
Jewelry Outlet Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 10130dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 36 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1824 |
|
Rock Band Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 430dnew | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 195 of 209 · next 2K+ |
| 1825 |
|
HR Staffing Agency Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 530d▼ 969 | Classic | — | 40+ | 48 of 50 · next 50+ |
| 1826 |
|
Gutenify Fitness Club Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1730dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 246 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1827 |
|
BoostUp Business Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1030dnew | Block | — | 400+ | 104 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1828 |
|
Designarch Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 1237d▲ 7730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 275 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1829 |
|
WP-DOS Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 530dnew | Block | (1) | 200+ | 247 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1830 |
|
WoWmart Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 12130dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | 41 of 42 · next 60+ |
| 1831 |
|
FSE Renovation Services Updated 10 hours ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 530dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 276 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1832 |
|
Electronics Retailer Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 12730dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 248 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1833 |
|
Flecto Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | 167 of 177 · next 400+ |
| 1834 |
|
Atua Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | (5) | 400+ | 105 of 109 · next 500+ |
| 1835 |
|
Gym Nutrition Shop Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 277 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1836 |
|
Revolution Press Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 4230dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 70 of 81 · next 600+ |
| 1837 |
|
Kids Camp Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | (3) | 800+ | 39 of 40 · next 900+ |
| 1838 |
|
Own Shop Trend Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 249 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1839 |
|
Magazine Blocks Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 5330dnew | Block | — | 90+ | 23 of 27 · next 100+ |
| 1840 |
|
Newsmagify Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 6230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 278 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1841 |
|
Archive News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 279 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1842 |
|
Blogair Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 357d▼ 7430dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 250 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1843 |
|
NewsBerry Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 327d▼ 10130dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | 251 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1844 |
|
Full News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 252 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1845 |
|
Capture Minimalism Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 1430dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 280 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1846 |
|
Matina Blogmentor Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 7530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 281 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1847 |
|
Waste Management Firm Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | 282 of 315 · next 200+ |
| 1848 |
|
Travel Planning Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 377d▲ 3830dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 37 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1849 |
|
Sento iNews Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 11430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 33 of 34 · next 70+ |
| 1850 |
|
Big Patterns Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 11430dnew | Classic | — | 500+ | 71 of 81 · next 600+ |
| 1851 |
|
Writers Haven Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1830dnew | Block | (1) | 300+ | 168 of 177 · next 400+ |
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 2026-08-08, 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 2026-08-08, 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.