| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651 |
|
FSE Coaching Institute Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▬30d▼ 34 | Block | — | 400+ | 34 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 652 |
|
Your Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1530d▼ 80 | Classic | — | 200+ | 55 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 653 |
|
Open News Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 330d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 300+ | 38 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 654 |
|
Minimalist Writer Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 330d▼ 67 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 76 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 655 |
|
Digitalis One Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 830d▼ 15 | Block | — | 800+ | 18 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 656 |
|
Elisen Food Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 2630d▼ 219 | Block | — | 90+ | 8 of 32 · next 100+ |
| 657 |
|
Zestify Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 830d▼ 10 | Classic | — | 200+ | 56 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 658 |
|
Baskerville Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 130d▲ 19 | Classic | (44) | 4K+ | 20 of 22 · next 5K+ |
| 659 |
|
News Gadgets Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1630d▼ 44 | Classic | — | 400+ | 35 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 660 |
|
eLearning Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 730d▲ 37 | Classic | (14) | 1K+ | 77 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 661 |
|
Product Manufacturing Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 6630d▲ 248 | Block | — | 100+ | 56 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 662 |
|
Shopper Shoppable Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 730d▼ 58 | Classic | — | 400+ | 36 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 663 |
|
Dine Corner Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 427dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 1 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 664 |
|
Oigny Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 430d▲ 6 | Block | — | 700+ | 27 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 665 |
|
Common Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 430d▲ 25 | Block | — | 900+ | 13 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 666 |
|
NewsPlace Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3430d▼ 7 | Classic | — | 600+ | 22 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 667 |
|
MinimalistBlogger Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 430d▲ 16 | Classic | (10) | 3K+ | 27 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 668 |
|
Vora Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 377dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 2 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 669 |
|
Hello Animation Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 630d▲ 2 | Classic | — | 700+ | 28 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 670 |
|
Posterity Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 330d▲ 22 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 43 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 671 |
|
FSE Church Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1730d▼ 16 | Block | — | 300+ | 39 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 672 |
|
Fresh Blog Lite Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1030d▼ 59 | Block | — | 500+ | 32 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 673 |
|
Auto Parts and Car Accessories Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3130d▼ 132 | Block | (1) | 100+ | 57 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 674 |
|
Elevate WP Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 130d▲ 2 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 78 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 675 |
|
Mantra Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 430d▲ 30 | Classic | (72) | 5K+ | 11 of 12 · next 6K+ |
| 676 |
|
Fotografie Blocks Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 430d▲ 20 | Block | (2) | 1K+ | 79 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 677 |
|
Catch Box Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 630d▲ 50 | Classic | (59) | 5K+ | 12 of 12 · next 6K+ |
| 678 |
|
Service Business Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 187d▲ 430dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 15 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 679 |
|
Blockskit Law Firm Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1530d▼ 71 | Block | — | 200+ | 57 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 680 |
|
Harrison Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 730d▲ 37 | Classic | (2) | 2K+ | 44 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 681 |
|
SpicePress Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 330d▲ 28 | Classic | (48) | 3K+ | 28 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 682 |
|
HVACool Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3830d▼ 114 | Block | — | 70+ | 11 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 683 |
|
BlackVideo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 7830d▲ 233 | Classic | — | 800+ | 19 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 684 |
|
Skylink Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 230d▼ 17 | Classic | — | 600+ | 23 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 685 |
|
Foodica Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 830d▲ 30 | Classic | (21) | 2K+ | 45 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 686 |
|
Purenote Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1430d▲ 49 | Classic | — | 100+ | 58 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 687 |
|
Rhythm Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2230d▼ 98 | Classic | — | 200+ | 58 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 688 |
|
Blossom Travel Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 730d▲ 32 | Classic | (15) | 2K+ | 46 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 689 |
|
Bee Elegant Interior Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▼ 5030dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 16 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 690 |
|
Saison Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1030d▲ 67 | Block | — | 700+ | 29 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 691 |
|
Gutenify Copilot Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1730d▼ 140 | Block | — | 100+ | 59 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 692 |
|
YouVideo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 230d▼ 17 | Classic | — | 200+ | 59 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 693 |
|
iConvert Beauty Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 10030d▼ 322 | Block | — | 70+ | 12 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 694 |
|
Tortuga Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1430d▲ 43 | Classic | (21) | 3K+ | 29 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 695 |
|
Context Blog Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 430d▼ 37 | Classic | (2) | 900+ | 14 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 696 |
|
Faith and Religion Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 230d▼ 27 | Block | — | 300+ | 40 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 697 |
|
AI Enterprise Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 6630d▼ 212 | Block | — | 90+ | 9 of 32 · next 100+ |
| 698 |
|
Newses Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1130d▲ 21 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 47 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 699 |
|
Modern Bakery Shop Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 5330d▼ 159 | Block | — | 100+ | 60 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 700 |
|
Transport Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 830d▼ 35 | Block | — | 300+ | 41 of 172 · next 400+ |
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.