| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6152 |
|
Remark Updated 12 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1230d▼ 72 | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6153 |
|
Itara Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 3630d▼ 126 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6154 |
|
SKT Gym Master Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 4730d▼ 231 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6155 |
|
SKT Luxury Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 4630d▼ 86 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6156 |
|
BusinessExpo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 1830d▼ 173 | Classic | (6) | 100+ | — |
| 6157 |
|
Prime Magazine Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 130d▼ 53 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6158 |
|
Superjob Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 427d▼ 10930d▼ 348 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6159 |
|
Ziraj Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4630d▲ 13 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6160 |
|
Blockst Updated 16 hours ago | 1d▼ 787d▼ 10230d▼ 111 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6161 |
|
StartWeb Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 217d▼ 630d▼ 76 | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6162 |
|
Govoyage Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 9330d▼ 163 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6163 |
|
Pulsing Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3330d▼ 62 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6164 |
|
Yummy Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2030d▼ 59 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6165 |
|
News Word Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▬30d▲ 5 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6166 |
|
EnjoyLine Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 8730d▼ 176 | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6167 |
|
Top Charity Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 567d▼ 10430d▼ 48 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6168 |
|
Haaski Magazine Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 230d▲ 3 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6169 |
|
Bosa Travelers Blog Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 7230d▼ 98 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6170 |
|
Modern Ecommerce Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 1030d▲ 136 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6171 |
|
Slick Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 11030d▼ 93 | Block | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6172 |
|
Machine Repair Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 687d▼ 5230d▼ 242 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6173 |
|
Online Courses Hub Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 197d▲ 3730d▼ 91 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6174 |
|
Blogic Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 4030d▼ 71 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6175 |
|
Blog Mall Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 7730d▼ 143 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6176 |
|
Transport Solutions Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 4130d▼ 212 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6177 |
|
Home Reconstruction Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1330d▼ 54 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6178 |
|
Seos Photography Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3730d▼ 111 | Classic | (5) | 100+ | — |
| 6179 |
|
Electronics Store Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 1230d▼ 53 | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 6180 |
|
LegalBlow Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4730d▼ 152 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6181 |
|
Solar Energy Engine Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3830d▼ 137 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6182 |
|
Home Automation Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3730d▼ 74 | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6183 |
|
Software Agency Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 207d▼ 1030d▼ 351 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6184 |
|
Transport Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 430d▼ 20 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6185 |
|
Corporately Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 6930d▼ 166 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6186 |
|
BrightPress Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 277d▼ 6830d▼ 280 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6187 |
|
Kids Birthday Party Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 907d▼ 21630d▼ 326 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6188 |
|
Attractive Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 130d▼ 263 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6189 |
|
Kiddiz Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 330d▼ 116 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6190 |
|
Handyman Agency Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 2230d▼ 130 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6191 |
|
Etowah Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 3530d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6192 |
|
WENS Styllusion Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 2430d▲ 14 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6193 |
|
EarnPress Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 6730d▼ 34 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6194 |
|
Begnas Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4030d▼ 94 | Block | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6195 |
|
Junior Education Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4930d▼ 271 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6196 |
|
Megla Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3730d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6197 |
|
VW Driving School Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1530d▼ 205 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 6198 |
|
Bicycleshop Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 6130d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6199 |
|
Pet Accessory Store Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 647d▼ 22630d▼ 500 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6200 |
|
Kamana Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 22630d▼ 367 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6201 |
|
Wordly Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5430d▼ 58 | 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 2026-09-03, 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.