| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3863 |
|
VW SAAS Services Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 71530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3864 |
|
Plant Nest Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 40330dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3865 |
|
Engage Mag Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3866 |
|
Equipment Rental Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 3867 |
|
AcmePhoto Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | (16) | 400+ | — |
| 3868 |
|
Neel Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 830dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3870 |
|
VillaPress Updated 5 days ago | 1d▬7d▲ 5330dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 3872 |
|
Expert AC Repair Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 15530dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3873 |
|
Industrial Technology Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 3830dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3875 |
|
Education Academy Coach Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3876 |
|
Charitable Funds Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 837d▼ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 3877 |
|
Finance Coach Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 1077d▼ 21530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3878 |
|
Catch Foodmania Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 2530dnew | Classic | (3) | 300+ | — |
| 3879 |
|
Eventsia Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3880 |
|
Kortez Lawyer Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3881 |
|
Flourish Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | (2) | 300+ | — |
| 3883 |
|
Flexina Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2530dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 3888 |
|
NextZenMag Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3891 |
|
Elementory Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 3830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3892 |
|
Corporate WDA Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3893 |
|
Ahara Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 10030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3895 |
|
Football Sports Club Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 15130dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3896 |
|
Author Portfolio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 4730dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3897 |
|
WEN Travel Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3898 |
|
Video Vlog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 3230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3900 |
|
Event Elementor Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3901 |
|
Constructions Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3902 |
|
Business Conference Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3903 |
|
Blog Sphere Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 7530dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3904 |
|
Civil Engineering Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 6430dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3905 |
|
Bosa Clinic Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4530dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3906 |
|
Formula Light Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3907 |
|
Hague Firm Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 757d▲ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 3908 |
|
Math Note Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3910 |
|
Businessly Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 347d▲ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3911 |
|
Online Food Delivery Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 307d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3912 |
|
Affiliate Eye Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 10930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3913 |
|
Brilliant Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | (2) | 400+ | — |
| 3914 |
|
Webenvo Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 187d▲ 7530dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 3915 |
|
Meditation Coach Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3916 |
|
GridLane Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 330dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3917 |
|
Publisherly Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | — |
| 3918 |
|
Business Trade Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 430dnew | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 3919 |
|
Car Auto Parts Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 367d▲ 6130dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 3920 |
|
Big Breeze Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 25230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3921 |
|
Jot Shop Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3922 |
|
Eighteen tags Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (5) | 400+ | — |
| 3923 |
|
Nightingale Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2930dnew | Classic | (4) | 300+ | — |
| 3924 |
|
Delish Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 19630dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 3925 |
|
SeoKart Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | (2) | 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 2026-08-09, 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 2026-08-09, 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.