| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1606 |
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Carpet Services Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 14030d▼ 496 | Block | — | 20+ | 43 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1609 |
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Event Managerial Service Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 6530d▼ 260 | Block | — | 70+ | 34 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1611 |
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Blockskit Charity Updated 9 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 330d▼ 94 | Block | — | 100+ | 217 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1612 |
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Craftify Updated 2 years ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430d▼ 27 | Block | — | 200+ | 189 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1615 |
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Misbah Architecture Blocks Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 830d▼ 52 | Block | — | 100+ | 219 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1616 |
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BlogFlow Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 730d▼ 20 | Block | — | 300+ | 132 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1619 |
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Pixel Watch Center Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 237d▼ 4330d▼ 171 | Block | — | 100+ | 221 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1625 |
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Corporate Firm Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 217d▼ 630d▲ 74 | Block | — | 100+ | 224 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1627 |
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Lifestyle Blog Arcane Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 330d▼ 87 | Block | — | 200+ | 191 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1629 |
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Blockskit Construction Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1930d▼ 47 | Block | — | 200+ | 192 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1632 |
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Patterns Business Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 230d▼ 58 | Block | — | 200+ | 193 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1634 |
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Blockskit Fitness Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1630d▼ 242 | Block | — | 50+ | 44 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 1636 |
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Legacy Preschool Kindergarten Updated 21 hours ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 7230d▼ 131 | Block | — | 100+ | 225 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1641 |
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Gutenify Logistics Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 730d▼ 22 | Block | — | 500+ | 65 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 1642 |
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WENS Travelx Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 630d▼ 162 | Block | — | 60+ | 33 of 41 · next 70+ |
| 1643 |
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Terravan Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 817d▲ 6330d▲ 219 | Block | — | 100+ | 226 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1651 |
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Rock Tune Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 430d▼ 20 | Block | — | 300+ | 135 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1652 |
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Devotion Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 130d▲ 34 | Block | — | 400+ | 80 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1653 |
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KnowledgeHub Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 14430d▼ 416 | Block | — | 70+ | 36 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1655 |
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Blessed Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 2730d▼ 378 | Block | — | 50+ | 45 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 1657 |
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Farmhouse Rental Updated 21 hours ago | 1d▼ 637d▼ 8030d▼ 444 | Block | — | 20+ | 44 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1658 |
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Vitrum Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1430d▲ 11 | Block | — | 300+ | 136 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1659 |
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Hello Blocks Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 4530d▲ 56 | Block | — | 300+ | 137 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1660 |
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Carpet Washing Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 287d▼ 2030d▼ 185 | Block | — | 90+ | 29 of 34 · next 100+ |
| 1661 |
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Nimbsy Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 18030d▼ 838 | Block | — | 20+ | 45 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1662 |
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Creativ Education FSE Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 530d▼ 227 | Block | — | 100+ | 228 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1667 |
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Bold Photography Blocks Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 830d▼ 28 | Block | — | 300+ | 138 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1669 |
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Restance Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1930d▲ 58 | Block | — | 600+ | 62 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 1670 |
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Shadcn Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 230d▼ 87 | Block | — | 100+ | 229 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1673 |
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Bloggerx Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1630d▼ 103 | Block | — | 100+ | 231 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1674 |
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Vorfolio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 12030d▼ 637 | Block | (3) | 500+ | 67 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 1678 |
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Web Designer Portfolio Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2830d▼ 160 | Block | — | 100+ | 232 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1679 |
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Transport Carrier Updated today | 1d▲ 137d▼ 1030d▼ 151 | Block | — | 70+ | 37 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1681 |
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Sportspot Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1430d▼ 34 | Block | — | 300+ | 139 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1682 |
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Bokul Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2930d▼ 228 | Block | — | 40+ | 45 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1684 |
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Gutenify FSE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1530d▲ 55 | Block | — | 500+ | 68 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 1685 |
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Fleks Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2130d▼ 97 | Block | — | 100+ | 233 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1686 |
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Stylish Brand Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1230d▲ 117 | Block | — | 100+ | 234 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1688 |
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Matchday Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 430d▼ 433 | Block | — | 30+ | 51 of 64 · next 40+ |
| 1689 |
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Klar Updated 6 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1430d▼ 291 | Block | — | 50+ | 46 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 1691 |
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Emerge Preschool Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 430d▼ 40 | Block | — | 200+ | 199 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1692 |
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Trendy Fashion Outfits Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 517d▲ 2130d▼ 42 | Block | — | 100+ | 235 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1696 |
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Entrace Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 397d▲ 695930dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 28 of 38 · next 20+ |
| 1699 |
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Futuristic Vision Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2330d▼ 193 | Block | — | 90+ | 31 of 34 · next 100+ |
| 1703 |
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Venture Grove Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730d▼ 93 | Block | — | 100+ | 237 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1704 |
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CastCore Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1130d▼ 12 | Block | (1) | 200+ | 201 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1705 |
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Smartcube Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 2030d▲ 50 | Block | — | 500+ | 69 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 1706 |
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Odoore Studio Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 227d▼ 3530d▼ 146 | Block | — | 80+ | 30 of 35 · next 90+ |
| 1707 |
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Charity Organization Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 730d▼ 5 | Block | — | 300+ | 141 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1716 |
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Veterinary Hospital Updated 21 hours ago | 1d▲ 197d▼ 1930d▼ 35 | Block | — | 100+ | 239 of 309 · 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 2026-10-23, 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 2026-10-23, 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.