| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4702 |
|
Yoga Center Updated 20 hours ago | 1d▲ 657d▼ 7530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4703 |
|
LimeasyBlog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4704 |
|
VW Bakery Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 427d▼ 9730dnew | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 4705 |
|
Avenza Updated 20 hours ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 4706 |
|
Homestay Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 8430dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 4707 |
|
Shuttle Flex Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 5430dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 4708 |
|
BC Business Consulting Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 2330dnew | Classic | (3) | 200+ | — |
| 4709 |
|
Dropshipping Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 3630dnew | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 4710 |
|
Old Age Home Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 1767d▼ 32330dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 4711 |
|
Alpha Patterns Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 4130dnew | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 4712 |
|
Fishery Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 797d▼ 11330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 4713 |
|
Graceful Bold Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 7230dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 4714 |
|
Travelaero Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 357d▲ 3530dnew | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 4715 |
|
Engrave (Lite) Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 830dnew | Classic | (10) | 400+ | — |
| 4716 |
|
RebootWP Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130dnew | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4717 |
|
Film Studio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 1227d▼ 26630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4718 |
|
Faith Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | (20) | 100+ | — |
| 4719 |
|
SchoolKids Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 4720 |
|
VW Book Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | (8) | 200+ | — |
| 4721 |
|
Restaurant Zone Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 1097d▼ 20530dnew | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 4722 |
|
Aniki Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 187d▲ 2930dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4723 |
|
VR Games Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 7730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 4724 |
|
Plumber Handyman Lite Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 997d▼ 14530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 4725 |
|
DecorPress Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4726 |
|
vdperanto Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1030dnew | Classic | (3) | 300+ | — |
| 4727 |
|
Shoppy Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 437d▼ 5130dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 4728 |
|
Bookstore Exhibition Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 14630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4729 |
|
Bridal Jewelry Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 297d▲ 7030dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 4730 |
|
Journey Turism Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 3330dnew | Block | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 4731 |
|
Sattva Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4732 |
|
Newsp Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 497d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4733 |
|
Darcie Light Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 3230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4734 |
|
Clean Gallery Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 330dnew | Classic | (3) | 200+ | — |
| 4735 |
|
Cloud Storage Services Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 12230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 4736 |
|
Tropical Island Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 877d▼ 5830dnew | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4737 |
|
Evento Corp Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 717d▼ 3830dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4738 |
|
Fashivo Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 130dnew | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4739 |
|
Iccha Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2530dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 4740 |
|
Digital Advertising Agency Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 3730dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 4741 |
|
Mavix Agency Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 330dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 4742 |
|
Medical Appointment Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 3830dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4743 |
|
Gym Coach Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 477d▲ 4830dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 4744 |
|
VW Yoga Fitness Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 517d▼ 10630dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 4745 |
|
Healthcare Medicine Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 237d▲ 9230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4746 |
|
ST Apostille Lite Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 967d▲ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 4747 |
|
Hello FSE Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 3630dnew | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4748 |
|
Traveller Agency Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 4749 |
|
United Grid Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 8730dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 4750 |
|
Kitchen Design Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 4751 |
|
Ahmes Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1630dnew | 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 2026-08-07, 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 2026-08-07, 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.