| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5902 |
|
Travel Ultimate Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 2630d▼ 22 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5903 |
|
SimpleCharm Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 537d▼ 6730d▼ 91 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5904 |
|
OTT TV Shows Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2230d▼ 282 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5905 |
|
Goldy Nature Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 12430d▼ 121 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5906 |
|
Profixer Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 3630d▼ 297 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5907 |
|
Electa Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3030d▼ 8 | Classic | (9) | 200+ | — |
| 5908 |
|
Prime Tutor Academy Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2830d▼ 100 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5909 |
|
VisualMag Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 8730d▲ 64 | Block | (4) | 80+ | — |
| 5910 |
|
Photolite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3630d▼ 53 | Classic | (9) | 200+ | — |
| 5911 |
|
Nostos Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 4130d▼ 239 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 5912 |
|
Air Conditioning Services Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1030d▼ 184 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5913 |
|
Skyline Construction Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 4730d▼ 171 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5914 |
|
Wardrobe Fashion Stylist Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 2630d▲ 66 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5915 |
|
Luca Portfolio Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 497d▲ 4030d▼ 61 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5916 |
|
GrShop Grocery Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 11430d▼ 47 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5917 |
|
Cinema Theater Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 530d▼ 92 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5918 |
|
Transcargo Transportation Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1030d▼ 129 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5919 |
|
Halloween Gift Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 5430d▼ 435 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 5920 |
|
Legacy Medical Appointment Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 17430d▲ 43 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5921 |
|
Data Analytics Center Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 8330d▼ 174 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5922 |
|
OXTheme Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1930d▼ 126 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5923 |
|
Cleaning TWP Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 31730d▼ 820 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5924 |
|
Signify eCommerce Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 1330d▼ 49 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5925 |
|
Cool Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 427d▼ 4030d▲ 13 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5926 |
|
Illume Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 8630d▼ 183 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 5927 |
|
GridFlex Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 11030d▼ 103 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5928 |
|
Titleless Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1730d▼ 273 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 5929 |
|
Classic Woocommerce Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 357d▼ 6530d▼ 43 | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 5930 |
|
Chique Construction Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 130d▲ 38 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5931 |
|
Neux Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 130d▲ 1 | Classic | (6) | 100+ | — |
| 5932 |
|
Wisdom Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2530d▲ 35 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5933 |
|
ST Pest Control Services Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 13730d▲ 343 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5934 |
|
Agni Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2430d▼ 90 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5935 |
|
Yoga Center Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 35930d▼ 592 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5936 |
|
Bosa News Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 2330d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5937 |
|
Cleaning Specialist Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 917d▼ 19830d▼ 608 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5938 |
|
Hyakutake Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 7530d▼ 140 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5939 |
|
Nonprofit Foundation Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 527d▼ 1630d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5940 |
|
Ovation Spa Blocks Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 6730d▼ 233 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5941 |
|
Plant Garden Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1730d▼ 167 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5942 |
|
ST Notary Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 587d▲ 4430d▼ 23 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5943 |
|
Professional Portfolio Updated 23 hours ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 13930d▼ 277 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5944 |
|
Izabel Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 5430d▼ 40 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 5945 |
|
Car Service Center Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2930d▼ 92 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5946 |
|
Doctor Clinic Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1730d▼ 72 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 5947 |
|
Portfoliolite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2830d▲ 41 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5948 |
|
Resumee Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1730d▼ 48 | Classic | (11) | 200+ | — |
| 5949 |
|
Ultracare Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 477d▼ 8830d▼ 27 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5950 |
|
Brighter Blog Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3030d▼ 496 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5951 |
|
X Blog Free Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1930d▼ 40 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
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 2026-10-27, 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 2026-10-27, 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.