Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Twenty Twenty-Five is currently the #1 most popular theme on WordPress.org — a spot it has held in every daily snapshot since Nov 27, 2024 (613 snapshots).
- Active installs grew from 100K+ when we started tracking it in November 2024 to 1M+ today — it crossed the 1M+ mark around May 2025.
- It accounts for roughly 9.1% of all active installs across the themes we track.
- It is averaging 18,191 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 15% versus the month before (21,359/day).
- The latest release, v1.5, shipped on May 20, 2026 (84 days ago) — release #6 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
Performance · Google Lighthouse, official wordpress.org demo
| Mobile | Desktop | |
| Largest Contentful Paint | 1.6 s | 0.8 s |
| First Contentful Paint | 0.9 s | 0.3 s |
| Total Blocking Time | 0 ms | 0 ms |
| Cumulative Layout Shift | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Page weight | 113.8 KB | 113.8 KB |
Lab (Lighthouse) data measured on the official demo at wp-themes.com, where every theme serves identical content — so scores isolate the theme's own CSS/JS payload. Tested Aug 3, 2026. Scores vary ±5 between runs. Run a live test ↗
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Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-20 |
| Added to directory | 2024-11-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| Type | Block theme |
| First tracked here | 2024-11-27 |
Description
Twenty Twenty-Five emphasizes simplicity and adaptability. It offers flexible design options, supported by a variety of patterns for different page types, such as services and landing pages, making it ideal for building personal blogs, professional portfolios, online magazines, or business websites. Its templates cater to various blog styles, from text-focused to image-heavy layouts. Additionally, it supports international typography and diverse color palettes, ensuring accessibility and customization for users worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Twenty Twenty-Five a free theme?
Yes — Twenty Twenty-Five is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Twenty Twenty-Five a block theme or a classic theme?
Twenty Twenty-Five is a block theme: it is built for WordPress Full Site Editing, so headers, footers and templates are edited visually in the block editor.
How many websites use Twenty Twenty-Five?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is Twenty Twenty-Five?
As of August 12, 2026, Twenty Twenty-Five ranks #1 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
When was Twenty Twenty-Five last updated?
Twenty Twenty-Five was last updated on May 20, 2026 (version 1.5). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Twenty Twenty-Five?
Twenty Twenty-Five is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in November 2024.
How fast is Twenty Twenty-Five?
On the official WordPress.org demo, Twenty Twenty-Five scores 100/100 for mobile performance in Google Lighthouse and 100/100 for desktop (tested August 2026).
