| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4643 |
|
Boxing Martial Arts Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 297d▼ 32530dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 4644 |
|
Suppress Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 687d▼ 12030dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 4645 |
|
BlogSquare Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4646 |
|
SKT Barbecue Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 130dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 4647 |
|
Beauty Salon Spa Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 14730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4649 |
|
Consultco Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4650 |
|
Adventure Tourism Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 1097d▲ 10530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4651 |
|
Gravida Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 2230dnew | Classic | (4) | 400+ | — |
| 4652 |
|
NewsMedia Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▲ 9830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4653 |
|
Easy Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4654 |
|
Home Shifting Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 497d▼ 30730dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4655 |
|
Starter Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | (9) | 200+ | — |
| 4657 |
|
GridSoul Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4658 |
|
Agency Firm Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 3330dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 4659 |
|
Car Repair Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4660 |
|
Cleaning TWP Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 937d▼ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 4661 |
|
Plumber Handyman Lite Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 1127d▲ 15730dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 4662 |
|
PortfolioX Dark Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 2530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4663 |
|
Real Estate Agency Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4664 |
|
SKT UI UX Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4665 |
|
Solar Services Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 157d▼ 11330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4666 |
|
Yuki Elegant Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4667 |
|
Avantex Yoga Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 4669 |
|
ConsultGuide Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 10530dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 4670 |
|
News Board Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4671 |
|
Cleaning Specialist Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 657d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4672 |
|
Classic Coffee Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 6530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4673 |
|
Perfect Electrician Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4674 |
|
Conference Event Planner Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4675 |
|
Avantex Automobile Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 417d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4676 |
|
Marsh Builder Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 4677 |
|
Polity Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 277d▲ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4678 |
|
Halloween Party Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 15830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4679 |
|
Recipe Bites Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 777d▲ 5230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4680 |
|
Travel X Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 37630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4681 |
|
Gridalicious Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 130dnew | Classic | (7) | 400+ | — |
| 4682 |
|
Cleaning Services Agent Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 4683 |
|
Catch Shop Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 4684 |
|
Plain Blogrid Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 4686 |
|
Frutiger Aero Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 21030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4687 |
|
Expert Electrician Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 4830dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4688 |
|
Corporately Blogging Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4689 |
|
Cloud Storage Services Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 5530dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 4690 |
|
Lightweightly Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 5030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4691 |
|
Corporaze Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4692 |
|
SKT Coach Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 387d▼ 23330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4693 |
|
Floral Fashion Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4694 |
|
CoreLite Base Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 13130dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 4695 |
|
Stella AI Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 10230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 4697 |
|
VW Bakery Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 8330dnew | Classic | (4) | 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 2026-08-11, 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.