| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5208 |
|
Crowdfunding Nonprofit Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 8330dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 5210 |
|
Melos eBusiness Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5211 |
|
Bike Workshop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 7730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5213 |
|
Doctor General Physician Updated 11 hours ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 8930dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5214 |
|
Bluetooth Speaker Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 497d▲ 12430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5215 |
|
BAW Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5216 |
|
Tourism Guide Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5217 |
|
Construction Hub Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 5218 |
|
Safha One Page Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 2530dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5219 |
|
Ecommerce Online Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5220 |
|
NGO Disaster Relief Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 77930dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5221 |
|
Clean Box Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 2730dnew | Classic | (13) | 300+ | — |
| 5222 |
|
Bakery Cafe Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 15130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5223 |
|
Business Accountant Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 8730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5224 |
|
Travelholic Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5225 |
|
My Resume Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 630dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5226 |
|
Bosa Storefront Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5227 |
|
Small Business Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 3130dnew | Classic | (3) | 300+ | — |
| 5228 |
|
Atuxa Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5229 |
|
Storefront Eshop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 1330dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 5230 |
|
Recycling Energy Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 14330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5231 |
|
Experon eBusiness Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 4630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 5232 |
|
Construction Services Company Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5233 |
|
Latest Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5234 |
|
Furniture Mart Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 837d▲ 5330dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5235 |
|
Florist Flower Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 10830dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5236 |
|
Architect Architecture Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 3930dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5237 |
|
SEOS Social Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5238 |
|
Crunchy Recipe Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5239 |
|
Quality orange Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 2930dnew | Classic | (4) | 300+ | — |
| 5241 |
|
CA Charity Hope Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 4530dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5242 |
|
Janma Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 7030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5243 |
|
Organic Gardening Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 5430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5244 |
|
NewYork City Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5245 |
|
Sophi BlogBell Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 11730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5246 |
|
Moral Magazine Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 730dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5247 |
|
SKT Butcher Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 6030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5248 |
|
Entertainment Media Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 487d▼ 11630dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5249 |
|
JetBlack Intro Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 3330dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5250 |
|
Babysitter Childcare Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5251 |
|
Xhibiter Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 557d▲ 4130dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 5252 |
|
Barista Coffee Shop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5253 |
|
Interior Design Studio Updated 11 hours ago | 1d▲ 477d▼ 36730dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5254 |
|
Core Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5256 |
|
Minimal Muse Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5257 |
|
Avtari Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 7830dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5259 |
|
VW Hotel Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 11130dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5260 |
|
Healthcare Clinic Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5261 |
|
Animal Sanctuary Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 1267d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5262 |
|
Razia Photography Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 217d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
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 2026-08-10, 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 2026-08-10, 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.