| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1454 |
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Interior Design Firm Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 2430d▼ 88 | Block | — | 200+ | 179 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1456 |
|
Packers Logistic Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6830d▼ 226 | Block | — | 60+ | 28 of 38 · next 70+ |
| 1458 |
|
Transport Carrier Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1530d▼ 378 | Block | — | 60+ | 29 of 38 · next 70+ |
| 1461 |
|
Data Science Specialist Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4330d▼ 106 | Block | — | 300+ | 123 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1464 |
|
WPMozo Canvas Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 677d▼ 12830d▼ 780 | Block | — | 20+ | 36 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 1468 |
|
Blockskit Insurance Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 387d▼ 7830d▼ 742 | Block | — | 40+ | 40 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 1472 |
|
Patterns Business Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1730d▼ 70 | Block | — | 200+ | 183 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1474 |
|
Fire Brigade Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 14430d▼ 233 | Block | — | 50+ | 31 of 45 · next 60+ |
| 1475 |
|
Anima LT Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 567d▼ 2330d▼ 376 | Block | — | 30+ | 37 of 48 · next 40+ |
| 1476 |
|
Misbah Architecture Blocks Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 5730d▼ 159 | Block | — | 100+ | 164 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1477 |
|
House Dealer Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5730d▼ 174 | Block | — | 100+ | 165 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1483 |
|
Lifestyle Blog Arcane Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3630d▼ 100 | Block | — | 200+ | 185 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1484 |
|
Bloggerx Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1530d▼ 81 | Block | — | 100+ | 168 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1486 |
|
Mattress Shop Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 7530d▼ 160 | Block | — | 100+ | 170 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1490 |
|
Greyd WP Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2530d▼ 42 | Block | (6) | 400+ | 85 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 1492 |
|
CreativeGrove Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 5630d▼ 152 | Block | — | 300+ | 125 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1497 |
|
Origin Canvas Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 2130d▼ 173 | Block | — | 40+ | 41 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 1502 |
|
Biz Agency Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3030d▼ 109 | Block | — | 100+ | 172 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1504 |
|
Titan Tools center Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 6530d▼ 142 | Block | — | 100+ | 174 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1505 |
|
Visionly Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2530d▼ 61 | Block | — | 400+ | 86 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 1506 |
|
Pentatonic Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2930d▼ 23 | Block | (1) | 700+ | 55 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 1512 |
|
Xanadu Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2630d▼ 20 | Block | — | 300+ | 128 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1513 |
|
GreenVista FSE Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 4730d▼ 156 | Block | — | 100+ | 177 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1521 |
|
EarthTones Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3430d▼ 44 | Block | — | 300+ | 130 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1528 |
|
WENS Architecture Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2330d▼ 93 | Block | — | 100+ | 182 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1530 |
|
FSE Cleaning Services Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 2230d▼ 64 | Block | — | 200+ | 191 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1531 |
|
Logistic Hub Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 130d▼ 10 | Block | — | 200+ | 192 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1532 |
|
Spike Insurance Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3130d▼ 80 | Block | — | 100+ | 183 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1534 |
|
Electronics Market Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 430d▼ 100 | Block | — | 200+ | 193 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1535 |
|
Venture Grove Lite Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 3930d▲ 26 | Block | — | 100+ | 184 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1536 |
|
Aero FSE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 3530d▼ 77 | Block | — | 100+ | 185 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1542 |
|
Spectral FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 2330d▼ 163 | Block | — | 100+ | 187 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1543 |
|
Spiekermann Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 4330d▼ 72 | Block | (2) | 200+ | 194 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1544 |
|
WENS Creative Studios Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 6930d▼ 316 | Block | — | 70+ | 29 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1548 |
|
Jewelry Market Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 347d▲ 1430d▼ 234 | Block | — | 60+ | 30 of 38 · next 70+ |
| 1549 |
|
iConvert Foodfy Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 9330d▼ 585 | Block | — | 20+ | 37 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 1550 |
|
BlogFlow Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1630d▼ 50 | Block | — | 300+ | 133 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1551 |
|
Blockskit Medical Center Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1130d▼ 5 | Block | — | 100+ | 188 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1554 |
|
Craftify Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3730d▼ 48 | Block | — | 300+ | 134 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1555 |
|
WENS Barber Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 12830d▼ 163 | Block | — | 90+ | 23 of 32 · next 100+ |
| 1557 |
|
Biz Flick Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5530d▼ 112 | Block | — | 200+ | 196 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1558 |
|
Bloghoot Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 9030d▼ 253 | Block | — | 200+ | 197 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1560 |
|
Blockskit Construction Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5330d▼ 58 | Block | — | 200+ | 198 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 1562 |
|
Floral Decor Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 11630d▼ 586 | Block | — | 40+ | 43 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 1563 |
|
Novyra Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 11530d▼ 307 | Block | — | 70+ | 30 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 1564 |
|
Feature Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1430d▲ 52 | Block | — | 300+ | 135 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1565 |
|
Gutenify Logistics Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2830d▼ 34 | Block | — | 500+ | 57 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1569 |
|
Veterinary Hospital Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2330d▼ 85 | Block | — | 100+ | 189 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 1571 |
|
Rock Tune Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 1430d▼ 8 | Block | — | 300+ | 136 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1573 |
|
Gutentools Health Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2930d▼ 115 | Block | — | 100+ | 190 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.