| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5311 |
|
Outdoor Adventure Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 6530dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5313 |
|
Automobile Mechanic Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 357d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 5314 |
|
Business Element Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5315 |
|
Skin Care Solutions Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 430dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 5316 |
|
BoldWP Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 157d▼ 65030dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5317 |
|
Computer Repair Center Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 267d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5318 |
|
Greenex Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5319 |
|
Wall Decor Wallpaper Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1530dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 5320 |
|
Colon Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 187d▲ 6330dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 5321 |
|
Product Affiliate Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 357d▲ 2130dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 5323 |
|
Lovely Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5324 |
|
Marsh Kindergarten Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5326 |
|
Real Estate Realista Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5327 |
|
Resume Kit Dark Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 930dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5328 |
|
CloudPress Agency Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5329 |
|
Freelancer Portfolio Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5330 |
|
Business Meetup Conference Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5331 |
|
Record Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 6230dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5332 |
|
Professional Portfolio Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 567d▲ 11030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5333 |
|
Learning Point Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5334 |
|
SKT Cafe Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 5335 |
|
Interior Dark Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 257d▲ 5530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5336 |
|
Home Interior Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5337 |
|
Home Interior Designer Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5338 |
|
Avior Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5339 |
|
True Check Verification Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 187d▲ 301730dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 5340 |
|
LZ Cleaning Services Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 2530dnew | Classic | (5) | 100+ | — |
| 5341 |
|
Business Development Coaching Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 527d▲ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5342 |
|
VW Landing Page Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 5343 |
|
Medical Spa Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5344 |
|
Bosa Shop Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 297d▲ 230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5345 |
|
Author Blog Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5346 |
|
Web Hosting Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 327d▲ 12030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5347 |
|
PressBook Dark Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 357d▼ 4830dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5348 |
|
VW Cleaning Company Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 9130dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 5349 |
|
Career Coach Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5350 |
|
Ryan iMagazine Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 687d▲ 13230dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5351 |
|
WK Wow Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 5030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5352 |
|
Photographer Elementor Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 847d▼ 8330dnew | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 5353 |
|
Real Estate Vital Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5354 |
|
Beautiplus Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 4630dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5355 |
|
Vitality Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5356 |
|
TV Channel Insight Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 337d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5357 |
|
Politics Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5358 |
|
Construction Bell Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 257d▲ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5359 |
|
CuteMag Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5360 |
|
Free Template Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 167d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5361 |
|
Architect Designs Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5362 |
|
Openness Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 8830dnew | Classic | (3) | 200+ | — |
| 5363 |
|
Feminine Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 39230dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
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.