| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 |
|
Construction Arc Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 230d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 100+ | 42 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 552 |
|
Blog Hub Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3230d▼ 109 | Classic | — | 100+ | 43 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 553 |
|
Everyday Fashion Nook Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 4630d▼ 166 | Block | — | 100+ | 44 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 554 |
|
Flixita Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230d▲ 18 | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 67 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 555 |
|
Multiflex Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 930d▼ 30 | Block | — | 700+ | 22 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 556 |
|
Ona Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 530d▲ 14 | Block | (6) | 2K+ | 34 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 557 |
|
Yummy Recipe Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 730d▲ 7 | Classic | (4) | 2K+ | 35 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 558 |
|
Premier News Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1930d▼ 153 | Classic | — | 100+ | 45 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 559 |
|
Original Blog Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1230d▼ 49 | Classic | — | 300+ | 27 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 560 |
|
Cosmetics Stores Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 5730d▼ 198 | Block | — | 100+ | 46 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 561 |
|
Venture Grove Dark Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1330d▼ 12 | Block | — | 100+ | 47 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 562 |
|
Marketplace Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 830d▼ 53 | Block | — | 300+ | 28 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 563 |
|
Yuki Blogger Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 330d▲ 2 | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | 68 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 564 |
|
Acai Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2130d▼ 34 | Block | — | 500+ | 28 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 565 |
|
Vene Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 930d▼ 44 | Block | — | 500+ | 29 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 566 |
|
eKart Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 930d▼ 26 | Classic | — | 400+ | 29 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 567 |
|
Nexter Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▲ 29 | Classic | (14) | 2K+ | 36 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 568 |
|
Elisen Photography Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 3730dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 12 of 49 · next 60+ |
| 569 |
|
Brick Beam Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2930d▼ 165 | Block | — | 100+ | 48 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 570 |
|
PressBook Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2130d▲ 103 | Classic | (4) | 2K+ | 37 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 571 |
|
Palawan Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1230d▼ 36 | Classic | — | 700+ | 23 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 572 |
|
Shopnex Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 5430d▼ 220 | Classic | — | 80+ | 7 of 37 · next 90+ |
| 573 |
|
Hugo WP Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230d▲ 8 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 69 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 574 |
|
Online Learning Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1230d▼ 22 | Block | — | 400+ | 30 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 575 |
|
Brightly Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 830d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 700+ | 24 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 576 |
|
Finance Accountant Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3930dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 10 of 62 · next 50+ |
| 577 |
|
FotaWP Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 730d▬ | Block | (5) | 1K+ | 70 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 578 |
|
Amsel Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 6530d▼ 286 | Block | — | 50+ | 13 of 49 · next 60+ |
| 579 |
|
ShoppingCart Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 330d▲ 18 | Classic | (29) | 3K+ | 24 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 580 |
|
Surface Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 1930d▼ 75 | Classic | — | 100+ | 49 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 581 |
|
baty Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5630d▼ 252 | Block | — | 70+ | 8 of 39 · next 80+ |
| 582 |
|
WENS Travel Hub Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 187d▲ 1030dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 11 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 583 |
|
The Storefront Woocommerce Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1030d▼ 14 | Classic | — | 400+ | 31 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 584 |
|
Althea WP Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 730d▲ 16 | Classic | — | 2K+ | 38 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 585 |
|
BizLink Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5230d▼ 241 | Block | (2) | 90+ | 6 of 31 · next 100+ |
| 586 |
|
Classic SaaS Company Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 3430d▲ 31 | Block | — | 200+ | 43 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 587 |
|
PhotoFocus Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 730d▲ 11 | Classic | (17) | 2K+ | 39 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 588 |
|
Depth News Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 930d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 200+ | 44 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 589 |
|
Blockskit Saas Startup Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 6230dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 14 of 49 · next 60+ |
| 590 |
|
StoreX Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3230d▼ 137 | Classic | — | 100+ | 50 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 591 |
|
Nexal Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 44 | Block | — | 700+ | 25 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 592 |
|
Blockskit Real Estate Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2930d▼ 35 | Block | — | 200+ | 45 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 593 |
|
Materialis Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 930d▲ 17 | Classic | (33) | 3K+ | 25 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 594 |
|
BlogSite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1930d▼ 44 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 71 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 595 |
|
Video Film Portfolio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 930d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 200+ | 46 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 596 |
|
Memorial Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1430d▼ 29 | Classic | — | 600+ | 18 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 597 |
|
Nox Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3130d▼ 96 | Block | — | 100+ | 51 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 598 |
|
DigitalGrove Light Updated 9 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 5030d▼ 94 | Block | — | 300+ | 29 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 599 |
|
AI Services Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3030d▼ 121 | Classic | — | 60+ | 8 of 38 · next 70+ |
| 600 |
|
Magazine Booster Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2230d▼ 68 | Classic | — | 200+ | 47 of 278 · next 300+ |
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 2026-09-04, 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 2026-09-04, 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.