| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6152 |
|
Bosa Travelers Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 7330d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6153 |
|
SKT Charity Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 1730d▼ 38 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 6154 |
|
Cooking Classes Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 337d▲ 2830d▲ 24 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6155 |
|
Adas Portfolio Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 4430d▼ 173 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6156 |
|
OutNow Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 4630d▼ 18 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6157 |
|
VW Life Coach Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 2230d▲ 19 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6158 |
|
Pixel Hair Spa Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1930d▼ 36 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6159 |
|
JournalistBlogily Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 317d▼ 2330d▼ 127 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6160 |
|
Food Blogger Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2030d▲ 22 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6161 |
|
Creativ Portfolio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 367d▼ 10730d▼ 169 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6162 |
|
InnoPress Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 130d▼ 33 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6163 |
|
Education Elite Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 287d▼ 1830d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6164 |
|
Elite Fashion Shop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 630d▼ 168 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6165 |
|
SKT Luxury Updated 18 hours ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 2730d▼ 13 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6166 |
|
Academic Education Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 530d▼ 8 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6167 |
|
News 24x7 Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4830d▼ 98 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6168 |
|
Magazine News Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 2330d▼ 113 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6169 |
|
Cinema Movie Director Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 1057d▼ 9830d▼ 183 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6170 |
|
Tatoo Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4830d▼ 181 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6171 |
|
Software Agency Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▬30d▼ 4 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6172 |
|
MorningTime Lite Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 430d▼ 9 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 6173 |
|
ST Pressure Washing Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 21830d▼ 492 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6174 |
|
Bakery Cafe Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 307d▼ 3330d▼ 305 | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6175 |
|
Gutenify Infi Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 3830d▼ 116 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6176 |
|
News Press Release Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 13230d▼ 271 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6177 |
|
Virtual Yoga Sessions Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2030d▼ 193 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6178 |
|
Personal Club Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 2830d▼ 78 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6179 |
|
Royal Jewellery Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1130d▼ 54 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6180 |
|
Lawyer Hub Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 530d▼ 117 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6181 |
|
Fashion Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 6330d▲ 788 | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 6182 |
|
Comoxa Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 530d▼ 135 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6183 |
|
Psyche Lite Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 987d▼ 10530d▼ 333 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6184 |
|
Hockey Sports Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 9330d▼ 328 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6185 |
|
Music Class Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1830d▼ 118 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6186 |
|
Mediclean Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1530d▼ 15 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6187 |
|
FSE Gym Trainer Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 4030d▼ 31 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6188 |
|
Dhyana Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2430d▼ 5 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6189 |
|
Charity Help Lite Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 3030d▼ 1 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6190 |
|
Titan Bookseller Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 4330d▲ 30 | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 6191 |
|
IntecoPress Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 730d▼ 224 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6192 |
|
Classic Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 11330d▼ 104 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6193 |
|
Study Circle Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5930d▼ 174 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6194 |
|
Elearning Online Courses Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 630d▼ 48 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6195 |
|
VisualNews Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 530d▼ 257 | Block | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 6196 |
|
Fitness Club Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 430d▼ 91 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6197 |
|
RC Drone Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 997d▼ 1430d▼ 120 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6198 |
|
Godhuli Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1030d▼ 91 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6199 |
|
Build Kit Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 757d▼ 8830d▼ 177 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6200 |
|
Adaptable Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 4930d▼ 109 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6201 |
|
Parablog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 5730d▼ 37 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
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 2026-10-28, 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 2026-10-28, 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.