| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4933 |
|
Beauty Hair Salon Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 5330dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4934 |
|
Vedana Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 6030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4936 |
|
Store Expert Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 357d▼ 5530dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 4937 |
|
ColorFlow Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 497d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4938 |
|
Event TWP Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 947d▲ 7430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 4939 |
|
Magpoint Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4940 |
|
Music Freak Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 2130dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4941 |
|
Meditation Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 4942 |
|
Loud Music Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4944 |
|
Creativ Kindergarten Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4945 |
|
Catch Inspire Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 530dnew | Classic | (6) | 200+ | — |
| 4946 |
|
Minimali Magazine Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 7530dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 4947 |
|
Magways Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 3630dnew | Classic | (2) | 80+ | — |
| 4948 |
|
Fundraiser Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4949 |
|
StrangerWP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4950 |
|
VMag Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 3430dnew | Classic | (8) | 300+ | — |
| 4951 |
|
Solar Panel Distributor Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 530dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 4952 |
|
Water Sports Club Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 930dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4954 |
|
Advance Pet Care Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 157d▲ 8830dnew | Classic | (6) | 200+ | — |
| 4955 |
|
Freeware Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 830dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4956 |
|
CA Simplex Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 3930dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 4957 |
|
Presto Fashion Blogger Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4958 |
|
Fitness Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4959 |
|
Lawman Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4960 |
|
Clean Enterprise Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | (7) | 200+ | — |
| 4961 |
|
Spenser Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 237d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4962 |
|
Kidspress Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 5230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4963 |
|
ParallaxSome Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130dnew | Classic | (12) | 300+ | — |
| 4964 |
|
Advance Ecommerce Store Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 930dnew | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 4965 |
|
Auto Car Repair Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 330dnew | Classic | (2) | 80+ | — |
| 4966 |
|
Diet Shop Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4967 |
|
Favblog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4968 |
|
Architecto Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4969 |
|
Didi Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 3330dnew | Classic | (6) | 300+ | — |
| 4970 |
|
Blogmine Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 387d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 4971 |
|
Crowl Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4972 |
|
Mobile App Hub Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 4973 |
|
Express Movers Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 6230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 4974 |
|
Liora Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 4975 |
|
Prayer Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 4977 |
|
Epaper Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 4978 |
|
Building Contractor Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 4979 |
|
Diner Restaurant Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 10330dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 4980 |
|
MegaVolt Electrician Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 6030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 4981 |
|
Writely Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 587d▼ 10430dnew | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 4983 |
|
Grand Construction Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 327d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4984 |
|
Upeo Magazine Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 34630dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 4985 |
|
Expert Carpenter Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 4986 |
|
VW Home Renovation Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 8930dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 4987 |
|
Iconic Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 11230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
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.