| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 892 |
|
Electronics Store eCommerce Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2130d▼ 32 | Block | — | 400+ | 58 of 108 · next 500+ |
| 896 |
|
Blockskit Restaurant Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 530d▼ 84 | Block | — | 100+ | 87 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 897 |
|
KnowledgeHub Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2330d▼ 197 | Block | — | 90+ | 13 of 36 · next 100+ |
| 900 |
|
Gutenify Storely Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 12330d▼ 355 | Block | — | 60+ | 13 of 36 · next 70+ |
| 902 |
|
Peaceful Blox Updated 2 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 6 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 905 |
|
Creativ Resort FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 4230d▼ 122 | Block | — | 100+ | 88 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 906 |
|
Online Documentation Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4630d▼ 74 | Block | — | 200+ | 91 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 910 |
|
Newspaper Builder Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1130d▼ 7 | Block | — | 800+ | 25 of 41 · next 900+ |
| 911 |
|
Newspaper FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 5530d▼ 103 | Block | — | 100+ | 89 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 912 |
|
Bio Green Farm Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4630d▼ 190 | Block | — | 90+ | 14 of 36 · next 100+ |
| 913 |
|
WENS Travelx Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 9330d▼ 293 | Block | — | 70+ | 22 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 914 |
|
Blockskit IT Company Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2230d▼ 216 | Block | — | 80+ | 11 of 29 · next 90+ |
| 916 |
|
EliteGrove Dark Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 9530d▼ 350 | Block | — | 60+ | 14 of 36 · next 70+ |
| 921 |
|
Inkora Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3630d▼ 121 | Block | — | 100+ | 92 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 922 |
|
Ecommerce Gift Cart Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3130d▼ 65 | Block | — | 300+ | 66 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 927 |
|
Larder Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 647d▼ 23630dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 23 of 39 · next 30+ |
| 928 |
|
Cyber Security Blocks Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1330d▼ 20 | Block | (1) | 700+ | 27 of 56 · next 800+ |
| 932 |
|
DigitalGrid Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 130dnew | Block | — | 300+ | 69 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 939 |
|
Velvetine Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 757d▼ 8630dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 24 of 39 · next 30+ |
| 940 |
|
Lei Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 5930d▼ 170 | Block | — | 100+ | 93 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 945 |
|
Tech Software Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 630d▼ 82 | Block | — | 200+ | 98 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 947 |
|
Adventure Block Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 11030d▼ 363 | Block | — | 60+ | 15 of 36 · next 70+ |
| 950 |
|
Gutentools Fashion Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 9330d▼ 356 | Block | — | 30+ | 18 of 46 · next 40+ |
| 953 |
|
Zoologist Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 930d▲ 9 | Block | (1) | 1K+ | 98 of 207 · next 2K+ |
| 957 |
|
Blockskit Logistics Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1730d▼ 193 | Block | — | 80+ | 12 of 29 · next 90+ |
| 958 |
|
Euphony Blocks Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1530d▼ 25 | Block | — | 500+ | 36 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 959 |
|
Blockskit Fitness Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 14830d▼ 315 | Block | — | 40+ | 18 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 961 |
|
Sports Outlet Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 7830d▼ 508 | Block | — | 100+ | 95 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 968 |
|
Awardify Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1730d▼ 19 | Block | — | 500+ | 37 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 969 |
|
Margarethe Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1530d▲ 16 | Block | — | 500+ | 38 of 82 · next 600+ |
| 970 |
|
Foodify Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 730d▼ 14 | Block | (1) | 700+ | 29 of 56 · next 800+ |
| 972 |
|
The Food Reviewer Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3530d▼ 70 | Block | — | 300+ | 73 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 973 |
|
Modern Drone Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 5330d▼ 314 | Block | — | 60+ | 16 of 36 · next 70+ |
| 977 |
|
Scandi Fashion Nook Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 7130d▼ 231 | Block | — | 100+ | 96 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 980 |
|
Ecommerce Gadget Store Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 4430d▼ 82 | Block | (1) | 300+ | 74 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 981 |
|
Bitácora Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 430dnew | Block | — | 900+ | 16 of 38 · next 1K+ |
| 983 |
|
Car Dealer Shop Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 5630d▼ 72 | Block | — | 300+ | 75 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 986 |
|
Hello Plus Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 630dnew | Block | — | 200+ | 105 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 988 |
|
Creativ Preschool FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3130d▼ 120 | Block | — | 200+ | 106 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 990 |
|
Corvona Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6230d▼ 146 | Block | — | 100+ | 97 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 991 |
|
Prime FSE Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 830d▼ 3 | Block | — | 700+ | 30 of 56 · next 800+ |
| 996 |
|
School Classroom Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 27 | Block | — | 300+ | 79 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 997 |
|
Kortez Agency FSE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2830d▼ 155 | Block | — | 300+ | 80 of 174 · next 400+ |
| 998 |
|
Shanti Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 9130d▼ 261 | Block | — | 90+ | 16 of 36 · next 100+ |
| 1002 |
|
Fitness Yoga Coach Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 967d▼ 49630dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 8 of 27 · next 20+ |
| 1006 |
|
Accounting Grove Dark Updated 8 months ago | 1dnew7d▼ 830d▼ 67 | Block | — | 200+ | 109 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1007 |
|
Heliom Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5230d▼ 178 | Block | — | 100+ | 98 of 307 · next 200+ |
| 1010 |
|
Auto Car Dealership Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 430dnew | Block | (4) | 1K+ | 100 of 207 · next 2K+ |
| 1011 |
|
Patterns Sports Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2730d▼ 43 | Block | — | 200+ | 110 of 284 · next 300+ |
| 1013 |
|
Marble St Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4230d▼ 179 | Block | — | 90+ | 17 of 36 · next 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 2026-08-11, 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.