| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1336 |
|
Skyline Stories Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1430d▼ 68 | Block | — | 300+ | 114 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1338 |
|
Carpet Washing Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 3630d▼ 169 | Block | — | 100+ | 138 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1342 |
|
Driftor Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2230d▼ 264 | Block | — | 70+ | 24 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1343 |
|
Patterns Portfolio Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1730d▼ 28 | Block | — | 100+ | 140 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1344 |
|
Green Market Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3230d▼ 95 | Block | — | 200+ | 160 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1348 |
|
Day Camp Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 1930d▼ 225 | Block | — | 100+ | 141 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1349 |
|
Grocery and Organic Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 7830d▼ 214 | Block | (1) | 100+ | 142 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1353 |
|
Project Manager Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 27930dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 31 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1354 |
|
Blockskit Business Biz Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3330d▼ 137 | Block | — | 100+ | 143 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1359 |
|
Modern Drone Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 8930d▼ 439 | Block | — | 50+ | 27 of 45 · next 60+ |
| 1362 |
|
Kanso Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 230d▼ 41 | Block | (2) | 300+ | 116 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1364 |
|
Kavana Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1030d▼ 25 | Block | — | 600+ | 47 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 1367 |
|
AC Repair Solutions Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 4930d▼ 375 | Block | — | 50+ | 29 of 45 · next 60+ |
| 1368 |
|
Futuristic Vision Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 7130d▼ 256 | Block | — | 100+ | 145 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1369 |
|
Shiftly Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 16830d▼ 248 | Block | — | 100+ | 146 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1371 |
|
iConvert Housely Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 24230dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 32 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1372 |
|
Soul Anchor Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 530d▼ 23 | Block | — | 300+ | 117 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1375 |
|
Gutenify Photography Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1130d▲ 5 | Block | — | 700+ | 51 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 1378 |
|
Thryvewp Business Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 7530d▼ 382 | Block | — | 100+ | 148 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1380 |
|
Business Growth X Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 630d▼ 58 | Block | — | 500+ | 53 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1384 |
|
Orakus Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1130d▼ 97 | Block | — | 200+ | 163 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1386 |
|
Web Designer Portfolio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 3930d▼ 165 | Block | — | 200+ | 164 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1389 |
|
Creativ Education FSE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 7530d▼ 235 | Block | — | 200+ | 165 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1390 |
|
WP Cooper Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 5130d▼ 179 | Block | — | 100+ | 151 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1391 |
|
Profile Atlas Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 607d▼ 30830dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 33 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1394 |
|
Montessori Kindergarten Updated 3 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2330d▼ 141 | Block | — | 200+ | 166 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1396 |
|
VW Cloud Kitchen Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 5630d▼ 137 | Block | — | 100+ | 152 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1401 |
|
Blockskit Charity Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1530d▼ 131 | Block | — | 100+ | 154 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1402 |
|
Legacy Preschool Kindergarten Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5330d▼ 83 | Block | — | 100+ | 155 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1403 |
|
Atelier Journal Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 507d▲ 699530dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 34 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1409 |
|
WENS FitZone Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 7430d▼ 289 | Block | — | 90+ | 22 of 32 · next 100+ |
| 1412 |
|
Construction Architect Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1830d▼ 94 | Block | (2) | 200+ | 170 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1415 |
|
Velvetine Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 17230d▼ 562 | Block | — | 20+ | 35 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 1416 |
|
PressPioneer Magazine Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1830d▼ 53 | Block | — | 200+ | 171 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1418 |
|
Digital Marketing Freelancer Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 3330d▼ 130 | Block | — | 200+ | 172 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1420 |
|
Modestra Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4030d▼ 118 | Block | — | 300+ | 120 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1422 |
|
Laundry Cleaning Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 8430d▼ 313 | Block | — | 70+ | 26 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1426 |
|
Darken Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2930d▼ 50 | Block | — | 200+ | 173 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1427 |
|
AgencyGrove Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2230d▼ 3 | Block | (3) | 400+ | 81 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 1429 |
|
Legal Consultant Blocks Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 6330d▼ 116 | Block | — | 100+ | 156 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1430 |
|
Odoore Studio Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2930d▼ 267 | Block | — | 70+ | 27 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1435 |
|
Zamkai FSE Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 5430d▼ 193 | Block | — | 100+ | 157 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1436 |
|
Shadcn Updated 4 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3330d▼ 140 | Block | — | 100+ | 158 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1437 |
|
Strategica Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4630d▼ 320 | Block | — | 70+ | 28 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1438 |
|
Summer Program Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 29130dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 35 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1439 |
|
Bio Energy Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3030d▼ 98 | Block | — | 200+ | 175 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1440 |
|
Reclaim the Web Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2430d▼ 492 | Block | — | 40+ | 38 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 1442 |
|
Gutenify Corporate Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1330d▼ 24 | Block | (1) | 700+ | 53 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 1451 |
|
Flex Persona Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 4730d▼ 140 | Block | — | 200+ | 177 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1453 |
|
Fleks Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 5730d▼ 206 | Block | — | 100+ | 161 of 300 · next 200+ |
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 2026-09-03, 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 2026-09-03, 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.