| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5252 |
|
FSE Baseball Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 230d▲ 6 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5253 |
|
Novel Writer Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 230d▼ 151 | Block | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 5254 |
|
My Dog Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1730d▼ 32 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5255 |
|
PrimeWP Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 230d▼ 62 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5256 |
|
Magpoint Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 3130d▼ 103 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5257 |
|
Bosa Storefront Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 327d▼ 3830d▼ 61 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5258 |
|
Jobstride Resume Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1330d▼ 181 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5259 |
|
RebootWP Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 507d▲ 7330d▼ 73 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 5260 |
|
KiND Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 530d▼ 94 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5261 |
|
IT Company Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 367d▼ 1230d▼ 47 | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5262 |
|
Bridal Jewelry Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 330d▼ 87 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5263 |
|
Arvada Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 3030d▼ 51 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5264 |
|
NXT Window Cleaning Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 337030d▲ 3278 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 5265 |
|
Mavix Agency Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 4130d▼ 179 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5266 |
|
Affiliates Bloglet Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3430d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5267 |
|
Nonprofit Organization Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1230d▼ 124 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5268 |
|
Advance Ecommerce Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 2330d▲ 89 | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 5269 |
|
Eclipse Creative Portfolio Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 4730d▼ 102 | Block | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 5270 |
|
Crossfit Block Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 9130d▼ 166 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 5271 |
|
Envince Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2530d▼ 17 | Classic | (18) | 200+ | — |
| 5272 |
|
WorkFolio Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 830d▲ 44 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5273 |
|
SKT Videography Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3130d▼ 27 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5274 |
|
Claremont Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 730d▲ 74 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5275 |
|
lawyerfirm Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 930d▼ 67 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5276 |
|
Tea Cafe Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 3530d▼ 158 | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 5277 |
|
Small Business Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1530d▲ 35 | Classic | (3) | 300+ | — |
| 5278 |
|
Gym Coach Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 667d▼ 7730d▼ 341 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5279 |
|
SKT Skincare Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 6930d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5280 |
|
Expert AC Repair Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 30430d▼ 589 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5281 |
|
Medical Medicare Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 530d▼ 64 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5282 |
|
Digital Advertising Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 7030d▼ 91 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5283 |
|
Biography Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 257d▲ 730d▼ 5 | Classic | (17) | 300+ | — |
| 5284 |
|
Sports Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 1330d▼ 52 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 5285 |
|
Faster Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 387d▼ 830d▲ 30 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5286 |
|
Realestate Agent Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 307d▼ 2330d▲ 44 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5287 |
|
Mavix Finance Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1230d▼ 85 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5288 |
|
Retailer Bookstore Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 8030d▼ 205 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5289 |
|
Executive Coach Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▬30d▼ 139 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5290 |
|
SK Newspaper Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 4630d▼ 257 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5291 |
|
Moina Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 130d▼ 210 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5292 |
|
Own Shop Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 9330d▼ 65 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5293 |
|
GridHot Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▲ 2230d▲ 79 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5294 |
|
Emerge Diary Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 4130d▼ 124 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5295 |
|
AquaFusion FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 757d▼ 9530d▼ 270 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 5296 |
|
Busyness Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2030d▼ 15 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5297 |
|
Recipe Maker Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1530d▼ 589 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5298 |
|
Veterinary Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 2830d▲ 35 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 5299 |
|
Web Log Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 5130d▲ 22 | Classic | (6) | 200+ | — |
| 5300 |
|
Foodie World Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 230d▼ 25 | Classic | (5) | 200+ | — |
| 5301 |
|
Expert Author Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 6530d▲ 7 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
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 every theme in the directory 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 2026-10-29, 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 ranking 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 2026-10-29, 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.