| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651 |
|
Blog Hub Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 130d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 100+ | 64 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 652 |
|
Saison Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1730d▲ 47 | Block | — | 700+ | 25 of 59 · next 800+ |
| 653 |
|
News Record Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 930d▼ 212 | Classic | — | 200+ | 41 of 248 · next 300+ |
| 654 |
|
eLearning Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▲ 330d▲ 21 | Classic | (15) | 1K+ | 73 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 655 |
|
Social News Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1730d▼ 78 | Classic | — | 200+ | 42 of 248 · next 300+ |
| 656 |
|
Elearning School Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 730d▲ 3 | Classic | — | 600+ | 22 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 657 |
|
Primarium Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 4330d▼ 83 | Classic | — | 100+ | 65 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 658 |
|
Svoy Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 13530d▼ 407 | Classic | — | 40+ | 8 of 54 · next 50+ |
| 659 |
|
Import Export Company Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▬30d▼ 13 | Block | — | 300+ | 36 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 660 |
|
Updated Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 6630d▼ 210 | Classic | — | 100+ | 66 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 661 |
|
Swift FSE Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 130d▼ 12 | Block | — | 600+ | 23 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 662 |
|
Coachify Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 230d▼ 17 | Classic | (12) | 1K+ | 74 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 663 |
|
Fotografie Blocks Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 830d▲ 35 | Block | (2) | 1K+ | 75 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 664 |
|
Graceful Omni Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3830d▼ 175 | Classic | — | 100+ | 67 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 665 |
|
Linnea Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 7230d▼ 231 | Block | — | 80+ | 8 of 33 · next 90+ |
| 666 |
|
Blockskit Coaching Center Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 4230d▼ 214 | Block | — | 100+ | 68 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 667 |
|
Posterity Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1030d▲ 18 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 44 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 668 |
|
Tortuga Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1130d▲ 28 | Classic | (21) | 3K+ | 27 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 669 |
|
Nexal Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 430d▼ 19 | Block | — | 600+ | 24 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 670 |
|
SpicePress Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1230d▲ 20 | Classic | (48) | 3K+ | 28 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 671 |
|
Creativ Business FSE Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3530d▼ 158 | Block | — | 400+ | 32 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 672 |
|
Magazine Booster Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 730d▼ 39 | Classic | — | 200+ | 43 of 248 · next 300+ |
| 673 |
|
bBlocks Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 57dnew30dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 4 of 39 · next 20+ |
| 674 |
|
Space Exploration Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 430d▼ 33 | Block | — | 300+ | 37 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 675 |
|
Drishya Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 24130dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 4 of 62 · next 30+ |
| 676 |
|
Sailing Adventure Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 12930d▼ 391 | Block | — | 40+ | 9 of 54 · next 50+ |
| 677 |
|
Elevate WP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 330d▲ 17 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 76 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 678 |
|
Timely News Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 6230d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 300+ | 38 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 679 |
|
Blockskit Digital Agency Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 530d▼ 24 | Block | — | 600+ | 25 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 680 |
|
Everyday Fashion Nook Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 830d▼ 52 | Block | — | 100+ | 69 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 681 |
|
Hello Animation Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1530d▲ 16 | Classic | — | 700+ | 26 of 59 · next 800+ |
| 682 |
|
Digitalis One Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1830d▼ 2 | Block | — | 700+ | 27 of 59 · next 800+ |
| 683 |
|
Eco Landscaping Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1130d▲ 33 | Classic | — | 500+ | 34 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 684 |
|
StoreX Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 130d▼ 50 | Classic | — | 100+ | 70 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 685 |
|
Strakture Minimal Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5330d▼ 160 | Block | — | 100+ | 71 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 686 |
|
Superb Lifestyle Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 730d▼ 97 | Block | — | 100+ | 72 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 687 |
|
Foodica Updated 8 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 2130d▲ 26 | Classic | (21) | 2K+ | 45 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 688 |
|
FSE Church Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 230d▲ 21 | Block | — | 300+ | 39 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 689 |
|
Business Enterprise Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2330d▼ 142 | Block | — | 100+ | 73 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 690 |
|
Travelify Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1530d▲ 38 | Classic | (94) | 4K+ | 19 of 20 · next 5K+ |
| 691 |
|
Marketplace Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 630d▼ 76 | Block | — | 300+ | 40 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 692 |
|
Blossom Travel Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1030d▲ 23 | Classic | (15) | 2K+ | 46 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 693 |
|
GlobalNews Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 630d▲ 99 | Classic | (4) | 600+ | 26 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 694 |
|
Thryvewp FSE Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2630d▼ 82 | Block | — | 200+ | 44 of 248 · next 300+ |
| 695 |
|
Bharat AI Marketing Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2030d▼ 104 | Block | (3) | 200+ | 45 of 248 · next 300+ |
| 696 |
|
Harrison Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1330d▼ 5 | Classic | (2) | 2K+ | 47 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 697 |
|
Urbem Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 2130d▲ 33 | Block | — | 600+ | 27 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 698 |
|
Minimalist Writer Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1330d▲ 12 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 77 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 699 |
|
Frontis Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 130d▼ 42 | Block | — | 600+ | 28 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 700 |
|
Ultra Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1330d▲ 34 | Classic | (32) | 4K+ | 20 of 20 · next 5K+ |
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 2026-10-22, 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 2026-10-22, 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.