| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3852 |
|
Equipment Rental Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 207d▲ 1930dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 3853 |
|
Higher Education Business Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 630dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3854 |
|
ScottStreet Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3855 |
|
VW Project Management Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 447d▼ 52630dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 3856 |
|
NextZenMag Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3857 |
|
Healing Touch Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 317d▲ 7330dnew | Classic | (3) | 500+ | — |
| 3858 |
|
Gold Essentials Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 730dnew | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 3859 |
|
Plant Nest Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 39330dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3860 |
|
Craftsman Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 487d▼ 2530dnew | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 3861 |
|
Hartford Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 9630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3862 |
|
Simone Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (26) | 600+ | — |
| 3863 |
|
AcmePhoto Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | (16) | 400+ | — |
| 3864 |
|
Engage Mag Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3865 |
|
Education Academy Coach Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3866 |
|
FSE Social NGO Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 10630dnew | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3867 |
|
Rara eCommerce Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3868 |
|
FSE Real Estate Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 277d▼ 2030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3869 |
|
Expert AC Repair Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 22530dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3870 |
|
VillaPress Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 307d▲ 5330dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 3871 |
|
Neel Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 430dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3872 |
|
VW Bakery Blocks Updated 12 hours ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1430dnew | Block | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 3873 |
|
Football Sports Club Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 11030dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3874 |
|
Dental Hub Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 457d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3875 |
|
Bosa Shopper Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3876 |
|
Kiddiemart Lite Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 557d▲ 5930dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3877 |
|
Industrial Technology Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3878 |
|
LMS Academy Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 7630dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3879 |
|
Cleanup FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 1030dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3880 |
|
VW SAAS Services Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 71830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3881 |
|
Kortez Lawyer Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3882 |
|
Eventsia Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 230dnew | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3883 |
|
Vows Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 277d▲ 430dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3884 |
|
Lalita Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 430dnew | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 3885 |
|
Flexina Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 3886 |
|
Flourish Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 330dnew | Classic | (2) | 300+ | — |
| 3887 |
|
Notewood Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 4130dnew | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 3888 |
|
Author Portfolio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 357d▲ 8230dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3889 |
|
Corporate WDA Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3890 |
|
Catch Foodmania Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 930dnew | Classic | (3) | 300+ | — |
| 3891 |
|
Warble Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 230dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3892 |
|
Modern Art Gallery Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 857d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3893 |
|
Meditation Coach Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3894 |
|
Fluxari Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 5230dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 3895 |
|
Formula Light Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 257d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3896 |
|
Gutenify Education Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1330dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3897 |
|
Brilliant Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 830dnew | Classic | (2) | 400+ | — |
| 3898 |
|
Meetup Conference Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3899 |
|
Elementory Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3900 |
|
Online Retailer Updated 12 hours ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 7930dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 3901 |
|
BrandZen FSE Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 11530dnew | Block | — | 30+ | — |
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.