| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5352 |
|
WENS BeatBuds Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▼ 13630d▼ 442 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 5353 |
|
Didone Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 2630d▲ 25 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 5354 |
|
Business Classified Ads Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 547d▼ 1730d▼ 37 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5355 |
|
Kayborn Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 14230d▼ 665 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 5356 |
|
Techbeeps Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 927d▼ 18830d▼ 693 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5357 |
|
Superb Landingpage Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430d▼ 13 | Classic | (3) | 200+ | — |
| 5358 |
|
Travel Muni Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2730d▼ 125 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5359 |
|
Pastry Shop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1330d▲ 91 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5360 |
|
CorporateCrafter Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 330d▼ 51 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5361 |
|
PortfolioX Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 6230d▼ 87 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5362 |
|
Spera Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 7530d▼ 142 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5363 |
|
Store Expert Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 367d▼ 3830d▼ 72 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5364 |
|
Cordero Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 10630d▼ 91 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5365 |
|
Medical Coach Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 19130d▲ 161 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5366 |
|
Construction Engineer Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 6830d▲ 24 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5367 |
|
Newspaper Story Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 5630d▼ 191 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5368 |
|
Bosa Blog Dark Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 1530d▼ 3 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5369 |
|
NewYork City Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2930d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5370 |
|
BAW Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 2330d▼ 49 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5371 |
|
Profolio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 417d▼ 1230d▼ 110 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5372 |
|
IceCubo Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1530d▲ 61 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 5373 |
|
Online Startup Agency Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 1107d▼ 22430d▼ 722 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5374 |
|
Business Meetup Conference Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 287d▼ 930d▲ 65 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5375 |
|
Minimali Magazine Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 4630d▼ 249 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5376 |
|
Pass Max Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 24930d▼ 717 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 5377 |
|
Bosa Marketing Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 4930d▲ 33 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5378 |
|
Epaper Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 7130d▼ 128 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5379 |
|
Goldstar FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 7330d▼ 36 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5380 |
|
Ampark Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 2630d▼ 75 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5381 |
|
Bosa Corpo Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 9530d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5382 |
|
SKT Sushi Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 7830d▼ 177 | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 5383 |
|
Organic Gardening Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▲ 11030d▲ 98 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5384 |
|
Console Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 227d▲ 6330d▲ 116 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 5385 |
|
Jewellery Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 4030d▼ 105 | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 5386 |
|
Hemila Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 630d▼ 102 | Classic | (4) | 100+ | — |
| 5387 |
|
Personal Bodyguard Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 2130d▼ 296 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5388 |
|
DIY Tutorials Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1230d▼ 7 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5389 |
|
Blogpeak Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 8030d▼ 261 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5390 |
|
Relationship Coach Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 3030d▼ 53 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5391 |
|
Costello Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 3930d▼ 132 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5392 |
|
Travel Compass Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 7130d▼ 243 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5393 |
|
Classic Wedding Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 430d▼ 37 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5394 |
|
AssociationX Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 5630d▼ 71 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 5395 |
|
Versatile Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 2030d▼ 94 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5396 |
|
Allele Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 3830d▼ 28 | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5397 |
|
GridBone Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1730d▼ 168 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5398 |
|
Computer Repair Center Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 10030d▼ 38 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5399 |
|
Th Hot Shop Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 33630d▲ 362 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5400 |
|
Compliant Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 12630d▼ 137 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5401 |
|
Drweb Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 3730d▼ 70 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
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 2026-10-28, 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 2026-10-28, 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.