| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6971 |
|
Ready Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 7430d▼ 241 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6972 |
|
SpiceMag Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2930d▼ 279 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6973 |
|
Abril Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2730d▼ 24 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6974 |
|
Xpand Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4930d▼ 103 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6975 |
|
Wedding Photos Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3930d▼ 68 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6976 |
|
Keto Organic Diet Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 6030d▼ 131 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6977 |
|
Babycare Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2430d▼ 68 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6978 |
|
Multi Mobile App Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2330d▼ 31 | Classic | (2) | 90+ | — |
| 6979 |
|
StoreXmas Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 830d▼ 59 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6980 |
|
Latest Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5130d▼ 113 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6981 |
|
Electronics Appliances Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2930d▼ 167 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6982 |
|
Edward Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 6530d▼ 142 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6984 |
|
Hotel Resort Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2330d▼ 116 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6985 |
|
Focus Stock Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2830d▼ 87 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6986 |
|
Fashion Blogs Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 8030d▼ 154 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6987 |
|
eCommerceFocus Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 530d▼ 82 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6988 |
|
SKT Enterprise Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 24230d▼ 410 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6989 |
|
Renden Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 10530d▼ 217 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6990 |
|
EliteWP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1130d▼ 226 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6991 |
|
Fitness Life Coach Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3230d▼ 239 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6992 |
|
Darpa Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4430d▼ 214 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6993 |
|
Indoor Sports Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 14730d▲ 58 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6994 |
|
SKT Generic Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2730d▼ 178 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6995 |
|
Store Press Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 6130d▼ 151 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6996 |
|
Home Roofing Services Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 597d▲ 2530d▲ 3 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6997 |
|
Kindergarten Toys Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 727d▼ 10630d▼ 285 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6998 |
|
Tandra Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4230d▼ 140 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7000 |
|
Electrical Home Gadget Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 7330d▼ 146 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7001 |
|
The Wonders Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2930d▼ 269 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7002 |
|
Wild Safari Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 830d▼ 54 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7003 |
|
PureMag Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 8930d▼ 141 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7004 |
|
Melos Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3530d▼ 28 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7005 |
|
Elead Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▬30d▲ 8 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 7006 |
|
Smart Kids Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3430d▼ 26 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7007 |
|
Magazine Style Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4530d▼ 55 | Classic | (5) | 100+ | — |
| 7008 |
|
Glass Artifact Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 5730d▲ 63 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7009 |
|
Viaggio Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3130d▼ 103 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 7010 |
|
Webstrap Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 8230d▼ 201 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7011 |
|
Child Care Kindergarten Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 930d▼ 57 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7012 |
|
Meilleur Business Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 297d▼ 3130d▼ 71 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7014 |
|
Free Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 7015 |
|
Business Commerce Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 487d▼ 6830d▼ 190 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7016 |
|
Easy Business Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 5630d▼ 295 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7017 |
|
Automotive Mechanic Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4430d▼ 136 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7018 |
|
vastnews Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 13030d▼ 355 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7019 |
|
LMS Education University Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3230d▼ 254 | Classic | (2) | 60+ | — |
| 7020 |
|
Catch Mag Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2930d▼ 112 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 7021 |
|
Bicycle Repair Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3530d▼ 129 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7022 |
|
Onia Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2930d▼ 120 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7023 |
|
Prime Software Company Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 6030d▼ 67 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
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 2026-09-05, 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 2026-09-05, 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.