| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 |
|
Vene Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 730d▼ 75 | Block | — | 400+ | 34 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 702 |
|
Oigny Lite Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 730d▼ 11 | Block | — | 700+ | 29 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 703 |
|
News Flow Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3230d▼ 111 | Classic | — | 100+ | 75 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 704 |
|
Osmium Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 16430dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 6 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 705 |
|
Pubnews Plus Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 830d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 600+ | 29 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 706 |
|
YouVideo Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1330d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 300+ | 41 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 707 |
|
Drishya Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 23030dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 7 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 708 |
|
Blossom Feminine Updated 10 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 5430d▲ 77 | Classic | (26) | 3K+ | 29 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 709 |
|
DigitalGrove Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 130d▼ 131 | Block | (1) | 600+ | 30 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 710 |
|
Newses Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 930d▲ 26 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 48 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 711 |
|
Acai Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 630d▼ 80 | Block | — | 400+ | 35 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 712 |
|
Broadside Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 6130d▼ 228 | Block | — | 60+ | 11 of 41 · next 70+ |
| 713 |
|
FSE Printing Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 6530d▼ 310 | Block | — | 40+ | 9 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 714 |
|
Blockskit Real Estate Updated 8 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1130d▼ 53 | Block | — | 200+ | 46 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 715 |
|
Photograph Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 330d▲ 22 | Classic | (31) | 2K+ | 49 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 716 |
|
Blockskit Business Agency Updated 11 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130d▼ 49 | Block | — | 300+ | 42 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 717 |
|
Hosteria Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 9030dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 16 of 64 · next 40+ |
| 718 |
|
Context Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 330d▲ 16 | Classic | (2) | 900+ | 12 of 34 · next 1K+ |
| 719 |
|
Neonio Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 9030d▼ 363 | Classic | — | 40+ | 10 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 720 |
|
Newsment Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 930d▲ 39 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 78 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 721 |
|
Restaurant Eatery Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 7230d▼ 106 | Classic | — | 60+ | 12 of 41 · next 70+ |
| 722 |
|
Kanoa Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 630d▼ 42 | Block | — | 200+ | 47 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 723 |
|
Storecraft Jewelry Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 287d▲ 16530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 8 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 724 |
|
Blockskit Travel Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▬30d▼ 9 | Block | — | 200+ | 48 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 725 |
|
Blog Content Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 300+ | 43 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 726 |
|
Gaming WDA Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1230d▼ 26 | Classic | — | 200+ | 49 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 727 |
|
Book Store Cart Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4430d▼ 120 | Block | — | 100+ | 76 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 728 |
|
Fresh Blog Lite Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 530d▼ 18 | Block | — | 500+ | 36 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 729 |
|
Skylink Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 430d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 600+ | 31 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 730 |
|
Lemmony Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 230d▲ 13 | Block | (14) | 1K+ | 79 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 731 |
|
Catch Responsive Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 630d▲ 36 | Classic | (60) | 3K+ | 30 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 732 |
|
Watch Showcase Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 687d▼ 4630dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 9 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 733 |
|
Casual Fashion Store Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6130d▼ 127 | Block | — | 100+ | 77 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 734 |
|
MagazineSpare Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1430d▼ 99 | Block | — | 100+ | 78 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 735 |
|
Pen Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 330d▲ 19 | Classic | (49) | 2K+ | 50 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 736 |
|
CoachBen Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 330d▲ 24 | Block | — | 600+ | 32 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 737 |
|
Hover Boards Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3130d▼ 250 | Block | — | 100+ | 79 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 738 |
|
Maxwell Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 630d▲ 34 | Classic | (8) | 3K+ | 31 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 739 |
|
Newsphere Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1330d▲ 36 | Classic | (50) | 2K+ | 51 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 740 |
|
Zestify Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 230d▼ 24 | Classic | — | 200+ | 50 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 741 |
|
Faith and Religion Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 530d▼ 12 | Block | — | 300+ | 44 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 742 |
|
Casthub Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 1430d▲ 35 | Block | — | 600+ | 33 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 743 |
|
Top Store Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 530d▲ 26 | Classic | (18) | 2K+ | 52 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 744 |
|
Blockskit Law Firm Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 930d▼ 45 | Block | — | 200+ | 51 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 745 |
|
The Cozy Blog Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 530d▼ 17 | Block | — | 200+ | 52 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 746 |
|
Cosmetics Shop Updated 19 hours ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1330d▼ 84 | Block | — | 200+ | 53 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 747 |
|
Vesperia Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4330d▼ 233 | Block | — | 70+ | 12 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 748 |
|
Alpha Medical Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 227d▲ 1130dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 17 of 64 · next 40+ |
| 749 |
|
Bizzora Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 2607d▲ 17030d▲ 122 | Block | — | 50+ | 18 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 750 |
|
Blogwave Diary Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 330d▼ 41 | Classic | — | 300+ | 45 of 160 · 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 2026-10-23, 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.