| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6502 |
|
Study Education Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1230d▲ 3 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6503 |
|
Dog Groomer Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 15230d▼ 493 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6504 |
|
Glam Hair Salon Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 1930d▼ 60 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6505 |
|
Photography Album Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 19630d▼ 247 | Classic | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 6506 |
|
Koyel Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 1030d▼ 17 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 6507 |
|
Pastry Bakers Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 1530d▲ 652 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6508 |
|
Supermarket Store Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 5830d▲ 32 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6509 |
|
Attractive Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1030d▼ 192 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6510 |
|
Yuma Grid Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▲ 1830d▼ 68 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6511 |
|
Electronic Store Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 427d▲ 3130d▼ 199 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6512 |
|
medicore Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 1030d▼ 44 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6513 |
|
Chalak Driving School Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 3030d▼ 76 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6514 |
|
Dentist Dental Care Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 5130d▼ 206 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6515 |
|
Fondasi Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▲ 3830d▼ 77 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6516 |
|
Nutrition Diet Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 5930d▼ 181 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6517 |
|
wpmobile Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 6930d▼ 311 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6518 |
|
BrightPress Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 4430d▼ 192 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 6519 |
|
Aagaz Startup Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2130d▼ 23 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6520 |
|
Garden Care Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 5330d▲ 69 | Classic | (2) | 90+ | — |
| 6521 |
|
Inkstory Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 10430d▼ 232 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 6522 |
|
VW Photography Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 4930d▼ 130 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6523 |
|
Professional Video Vlogger Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 4230d▼ 96 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6524 |
|
Model Agency Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 4530d▼ 7 | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 6525 |
|
Editing Welcome One Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 9030d▼ 71 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6526 |
|
EnjoyGrid Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 5530d▼ 114 | Classic | (2) | 90+ | — |
| 6527 |
|
Sento Blog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▲ 1330d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 6528 |
|
Cooking Food Blogger Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 2130d▼ 218 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6529 |
|
Carpet Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 11730d▼ 199 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 6530 |
|
Portfolio Adjust Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 177d▲ 4330d▼ 374 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6531 |
|
Organic Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 367d▼ 3830d▼ 44 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6532 |
|
Holiday Travel Cruise Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 3730d▼ 348 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6533 |
|
UltraPress Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1530d▲ 1 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 6534 |
|
Aster Dental Clinic Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▲ 3030d▼ 158 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6535 |
|
Tomoni Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 10430d▼ 9 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 6536 |
|
Preslav Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 13030d▼ 197 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 6537 |
|
CharityUp Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3630d▼ 142 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 6538 |
|
NAS Autoparts Online Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 807d▼ 9330d▼ 305 | Block | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 6539 |
|
Mobile Repair Center Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 13030d▼ 117 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6540 |
|
Expert Finance Manager Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 3530d▼ 498 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 6541 |
|
Blog Page Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 2430d▼ 66 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6542 |
|
Beauty Cosmetic Shop Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1930d▼ 174 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6543 |
|
Dream Home Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1330d▼ 178 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6544 |
|
Building Constructor Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 187d▲ 2230d▲ 2 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6545 |
|
Th Open Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 357d▼ 1030d▼ 95 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 6546 |
|
TributeToGovPress Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 7130d▼ 310 | Block | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 6547 |
|
Physiotherapy Lite Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 2730d▼ 27 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 6548 |
|
Bakery Store Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1230d▼ 55 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 6549 |
|
Sedona Shop Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 6030d▼ 192 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 6550 |
|
SKT Camping Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▲ 3330d▲ 51 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 6551 |
|
Fashion Accessories Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 2430d▼ 72 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
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 2026-10-24, 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 2026-10-24, 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.