| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6157 |
|
Mobile Repair Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6159 |
|
Veggie Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 6130dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 6160 |
|
Dream Home Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6161 |
|
Business Stock Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6162 |
|
Coffee Shop Corner Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1330dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6163 |
|
Fondasi Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6164 |
|
Creativ Academy Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6165 |
|
Shams Solar Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | (11) | 100+ | — |
| 6166 |
|
Ninda Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6167 |
|
ArtGallery Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6168 |
|
VW Driving School Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 18030dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6169 |
|
Plumber Man Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 13030dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6170 |
|
The Pet Clinic Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6171 |
|
Wildlife Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6172 |
|
Acronix Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 10230dnew | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 6173 |
|
Laptop Repair Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6174 |
|
Cab Booking Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 387d▲ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6175 |
|
GalleryWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6176 |
|
Smart Electrician Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6177 |
|
Transport Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6178 |
|
Veganos Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6179 |
|
SKT Windows Door Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 7830dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6180 |
|
Hotel Center Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6181 |
|
Adore Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 6330dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6182 |
|
WEN Biz Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6183 |
|
VW Dark Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 227d▼ 61430dnew | Classic | (2) | 80+ | — |
| 6184 |
|
Learn Press Education Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6185 |
|
Verity Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (5) | 100+ | — |
| 6186 |
|
Software Agency Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 647d▼ 34330dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6187 |
|
Expert NGO Volunteer Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6189 |
|
Exoplus Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 1830dnew | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 6190 |
|
Wheel Alignment Service Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6191 |
|
Magical Travel Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6192 |
|
Expert Hotel Booking Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 607d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6194 |
|
MetroGist Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 12630dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6195 |
|
Gym Workout Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 3730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6197 |
|
Dziri Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 6198 |
|
GreatWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 48030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6199 |
|
Nature One Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 6200 |
|
EducateUp Kids Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6201 |
|
Mik Maya Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 397d▼ 8830dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6202 |
|
VW Corporate Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 9230dnew | Classic | (4) | 100+ | — |
| 6203 |
|
All Colors Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3130dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6204 |
|
Aster Dental Clinic Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 6530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6205 |
|
Webart Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 230dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6206 |
|
Simple Grey Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6207 |
|
Home Maintenance Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6208 |
|
LazyPress Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 10630dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6209 |
|
Businessmatic Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 13930dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6210 |
|
Frugix Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 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.