| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6429 |
|
Computer Repair Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | (2) | 50+ | — |
| 6430 |
|
Business Planning Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 4430dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6431 |
|
Catch Wheels Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1330dnew | Classic | (4) | 100+ | — |
| 6432 |
|
Renden eShop Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6433 |
|
Spark Construction Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6434 |
|
Juice Center Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6436 |
|
Weblog Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 4730dnew | Classic | (8) | 100+ | — |
| 6437 |
|
Magazine Palace Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6438 |
|
Prime Electronic Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 230dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6439 |
|
Food Recipe Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 8030dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6440 |
|
Conversions Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 530dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6441 |
|
Agriculture Farm Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6442 |
|
Smart Cleaning Company Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 6130dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6443 |
|
Fine Dining Restaurant Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 4330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6444 |
|
Hotel Inn Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6445 |
|
Harest Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▼ 4930dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6446 |
|
upTown Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 830dnew | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 6447 |
|
Spangle Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 130dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6448 |
|
Fashion Shop Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 9630dnew | Classic | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 6449 |
|
Woodwork Lite Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6450 |
|
Elated Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2630dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6451 |
|
Celexo Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6453 |
|
Foundations Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6455 |
|
Construction Engineering Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6456 |
|
NeatBlog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 1630dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6457 |
|
Call Center BPO Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 2330dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6458 |
|
Alante eBlog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 1530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6459 |
|
SKT Strong Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 930dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6460 |
|
Ecommerce Mega Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 1730dnew | Classic | (2) | 70+ | — |
| 6461 |
|
Home Decor Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 4130dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6462 |
|
Femina Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | (4) | 100+ | — |
| 6463 |
|
Health Coach Services Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 737d▲ 6330dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6464 |
|
Inspiration Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 2830dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6465 |
|
Tafri Travel Blog Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 6466 |
|
Uniform Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 2830dnew | Classic | (15) | 100+ | — |
| 6467 |
|
Roofing Solutions Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 347d▲ 930dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6468 |
|
Blog World Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6469 |
|
Memory Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 4730dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6470 |
|
Starter Gazette Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 547d▲ 19330dnew | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6471 |
|
Camping Zone Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 730dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6472 |
|
VW Wellness Coach Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 1830dnew | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 6473 |
|
Hairstyle Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6474 |
|
Business View Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6475 |
|
Career Consultant Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1030dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6476 |
|
Fitness Club Gym Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 6130dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6477 |
|
Full Page Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4530dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6478 |
|
Pet Food Shop Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1330dnew | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 6479 |
|
Daily Construction Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1430dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6480 |
|
Digital Marketing Agency Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 1430dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6481 |
|
AwesomeOne Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 107d▬30dnew | Classic | (3) | 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 2026-08-09, 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 2026-08-09, 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.