| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
|
CRT Builder With Elementor Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▲ 7930dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2003 |
|
Stillness Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2004 |
|
Multi Purpose Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 11930dnew | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 2005 |
|
Extension Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 2230dnew | Classic | (2) | 800+ | — |
| 2006 |
|
Saaya Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 317d▲ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2007 |
|
Terminal Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | (3) | 200+ | — |
| 2008 |
|
Firmora Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2009 |
|
BBH Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 23430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2010 |
|
Monivo Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2011 |
|
Mayland (Blocks) Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330dnew | Block | (1) | 600+ | — |
| 2012 |
|
Shop And Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | — |
| 2013 |
|
Carbon Construction Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1930dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2014 |
|
Reality News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2015 |
|
News It Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 6230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2016 |
|
Patterns Docs Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 3730dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2017 |
|
Colordive Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 4730dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 2018 |
|
Her Money Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 5830dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2019 |
|
Demolition Contractor Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 10230dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 2020 |
|
Travey Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 930dnew | Block | — | 400+ | — |
| 2021 |
|
Appetizer Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 630dnew | Classic | (4) | 500+ | — |
| 2022 |
|
Themepalace Business Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 1830dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2023 |
|
Press News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2024 |
|
E Storefront Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2025 |
|
Envo Marketplace Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 2030dnew | Classic | (2) | 600+ | — |
| 2026 |
|
Chicago Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 2930dnew | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | — |
| 2027 |
|
Kortez FSE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2530dnew | Block | — | 300+ | — |
| 2028 |
|
Paws and Care Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 2029 |
|
Prime Mag Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2030 |
|
Carpets and Rugs Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 16530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2031 |
|
Bosa Bakery Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 287d▲ 17430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2032 |
|
Directory Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1630dnew | Block | (10) | 1K+ | — |
| 2033 |
|
Master Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | (1) | 900+ | — |
| 2034 |
|
Medical Store Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2035 |
|
Patterns Beauty Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1930dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2036 |
|
Graceful Trend Blog Updated 12 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 6430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2037 |
|
Financial Advisor Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3430dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 2038 |
|
Digital Creator Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 3130dnew | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 2039 |
|
Astrocare Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 4230dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 2040 |
|
Minimalist Blogify Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2041 |
|
Jewelry Accessories Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 2042 |
|
Urban Press Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 917d▼ 430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 2043 |
|
Ecommerce Store Elementor Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2044 |
|
Popularis Writer Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1730dnew | Classic | (3) | 700+ | — |
| 2045 |
|
Admire Blog Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2046 |
|
Tree Plantation Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 6030dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2047 |
|
Appointment Green Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | — |
| 2048 |
|
Budget Hotel Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2049 |
|
City Hall Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 730dnew | Classic | (4) | 900+ | — |
| 2050 |
|
Darkly Magazine Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 7130dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | — |
| 2051 |
|
Ignite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 730dnew | Classic | (57) | 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 2026-08-08, 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.