| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 796 |
|
News Gadgets Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1130d▼ 50 | Classic | — | 400+ | 36 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 801 |
|
Chaplin Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 530d▲ 35 | Classic | (36) | 2K+ | 55 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 803 |
|
Newsberg Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 330d▲ 23 | Classic | (5) | 1K+ | 85 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 805 |
|
MagazineNP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 330d▲ 3 | Classic | (13) | 1K+ | 86 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 806 |
|
Cityline Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 730d▲ 11 | Classic | — | 500+ | 40 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 808 |
|
Multipurpose for Elementor Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 6630dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 21 of 60 · next 40+ |
| 809 |
|
Standard Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 2630d▼ 103 | Classic | — | 300+ | 49 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 810 |
|
Open News Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 930d▼ 58 | Classic | — | 200+ | 61 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 811 |
|
Storecraft Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1430d▼ 160 | Classic | — | 40+ | 16 of 61 · next 50+ |
| 816 |
|
Cheshta Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 387d▼ 9930dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 15 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 817 |
|
Shopper Shoppable Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2130d▼ 46 | Classic | — | 300+ | 50 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 820 |
|
Optical Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 167d▲ 11830d▲ 155 | Classic | — | 100+ | 90 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 822 |
|
Premier News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2330d▼ 151 | Classic | — | 100+ | 91 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 825 |
|
Minimalist Photography Portfolio Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2030d▼ 63 | Classic | — | 200+ | 62 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 827 |
|
Nhuja News Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 1730d▼ 86 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 53 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 828 |
|
Rhythm Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2130d▼ 73 | Classic | — | 200+ | 63 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 829 |
|
Parag Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 6630d▼ 274 | Classic | — | 70+ | 14 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 830 |
|
Entire News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1130d▼ 37 | Classic | — | 400+ | 37 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 831 |
|
Education Zone Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 330d▲ 3 | Classic | (39) | 2K+ | 56 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 832 |
|
Online Shop Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 630d▲ 13 | Classic | (151) | 2K+ | 57 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 833 |
|
Odyssey Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1330d▼ 22 | Classic | — | 300+ | 54 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 834 |
|
The8 eCommerce Store Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 8330d▼ 275 | Classic | — | 80+ | 13 of 39 · next 90+ |
| 836 |
|
Purenote Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 2530d▼ 68 | Classic | — | 100+ | 93 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 837 |
|
Create Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 1530d▲ 26 | Classic | (4) | 3K+ | 35 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 838 |
|
Education Base Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 230d▲ 28 | Classic | (108) | 2K+ | 58 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 839 |
|
Ample Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1230d▲ 25 | Classic | (88) | 3K+ | 36 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 840 |
|
Newsio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 430d▼ 22 | Classic | — | 600+ | 34 of 66 · next 700+ |
| 841 |
|
Enigma Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 930d▲ 11 | Classic | (554) | 3K+ | 37 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 843 |
|
Charity Foundation Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 430d▲ 16 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 87 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 848 |
|
Shopnex Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 6230d▼ 160 | Classic | — | 90+ | 13 of 30 · next 100+ |
| 850 |
|
Codersly Shop Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 2730d▲ 72 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | 95 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 855 |
|
BlogNoir Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2830d▼ 209 | Classic | — | 50+ | 20 of 52 · next 60+ |
| 856 |
|
Stoat Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4230d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 90+ | 14 of 30 · next 100+ |
| 858 |
|
Envo eCommerce Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 1630d▲ 25 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 59 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 859 |
|
BlackVideo Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 4230d▼ 120 | Classic | — | 700+ | 30 of 56 · next 800+ |
| 860 |
|
Chalet Montagne Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 130d▼ 128 | Classic | — | 70+ | 16 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 863 |
|
NewseBlog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 1430d▼ 56 | Classic | — | 200+ | 66 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 864 |
|
Mable Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 23230dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 8 of 45 · next 20+ |
| 866 |
|
Ink Context Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 230d▼ 10 | Classic | — | 600+ | 36 of 66 · next 700+ |
| 869 |
|
Very Simple Portfolio Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 230d▲ 21 | Classic | — | 300+ | 57 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 870 |
|
EazyShop Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 330d▼ 3 | Classic | — | 400+ | 39 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 874 |
|
Author Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 930d▲ 14 | Classic | (101) | 3K+ | 38 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 877 |
|
Avinex Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1430d▼ 26 | Classic | — | 300+ | 59 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 878 |
|
Breek Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3630d▼ 233 | Classic | — | 70+ | 17 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 883 |
|
Blogging Hub Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2130d▼ 119 | Classic | — | 100+ | 100 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 884 |
|
GuCherry Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 830d▲ 19 | Classic | (20) | 2K+ | 60 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 885 |
|
Ecliptica Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 730d▼ 58 | Classic | — | 400+ | 40 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 887 |
|
Marsh Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 230d▼ 34 | Classic | — | 500+ | 43 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 889 |
|
FLEX Start Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 6830dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 18 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 890 |
|
Glowing Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 630d▼ 101 | Classic | (1) | 900+ | 15 of 35 · next 1K+ |
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 2026-10-24, 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 2026-10-24, 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.