| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7702 |
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Truelove Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1530d▼ 101 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 7703 |
|
Mega Tour Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1930d▼ 120 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7704 |
|
Eyepress Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1430d▼ 144 | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7705 |
|
X Bliss Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1330d▼ 123 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 7706 |
|
Gruj Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1730d▼ 79 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7707 |
|
Charity Funds Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1930d▼ 110 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7708 |
|
Janey Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2330d▼ 119 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7709 |
|
Smooth Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4730d▼ 139 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7710 |
|
Tale Travel Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 330d▼ 130 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7711 |
|
Training Institute Academy Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2030d▼ 184 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 7712 |
|
Elite Business Dark Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 257d▼ 1630d▼ 81 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7713 |
|
Journal Notes Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1930d▼ 69 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 7714 |
|
MercuryLite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1330d▼ 96 | Classic | (2) | 70+ | — |
| 7715 |
|
Landshafting Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 167d▼ 130d▼ 94 | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 7716 |
|
Pin Charity Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1330d▼ 157 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7717 |
|
Theia Lite Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4930d▼ 114 | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 7718 |
|
Cozigo Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2030d▼ 110 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7719 |
|
UniCare Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5330d▼ 152 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7720 |
|
ISModerna Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5130d▼ 152 | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 7721 |
|
Fashion Shop Storefront Updated 14 hours ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1930d▲ 277 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7722 |
|
Padma Wp Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1730d▼ 174 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7723 |
|
FPhoto Snap Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4730d▼ 123 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7724 |
|
fTourism Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 257d▲ 1130d▼ 48 | Classic | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 7725 |
|
Pretty Good Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 6730d▼ 208 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7726 |
|
Blockio Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1830d▼ 79 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 7727 |
|
Impressive Business Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 7728 |
|
Laundry Services Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2230d▼ 115 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7729 |
|
Scelar Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4930d▼ 125 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7730 |
|
The Event Construction Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5230d▼ 128 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7731 |
|
Eco Solar Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 567d▲ 2730d▼ 119 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7732 |
|
PH News Center Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 2430d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7733 |
|
Ochiba Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3630d▼ 107 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 7734 |
|
Crowdfunding Donation Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2330d▼ 112 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7735 |
|
Parvati Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1030d▼ 105 | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 7736 |
|
Curtains Fabric Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 8430d▼ 73 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7737 |
|
NewsPress Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1430d▼ 1070 | Classic | (41) | 100+ | — |
| 7738 |
|
Daily Insight Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1030d▼ 71 | Classic | (2) | 70+ | — |
| 7739 |
|
Sheeba Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 730d▼ 105 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 7740 |
|
Consultare Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2430d▼ 125 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7741 |
|
Travelism Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2630d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7742 |
|
Perch Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 6830d▼ 155 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 7743 |
|
Swimwear Store Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 30630d▼ 336 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7744 |
|
Divin Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 5130d▼ 84 | Classic | (4) | 70+ | — |
| 7745 |
|
Karna Updated 4 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3630d▼ 104 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 7746 |
|
SnowFall Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 430d▼ 72 | Classic | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 7747 |
|
Silk News Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2830d▼ 154 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 7748 |
|
FBizz Consult Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2630d▼ 585 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 7749 |
|
Swingpress Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 8930d▼ 165 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7750 |
|
EnjoyStyle Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2630d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 7751 |
|
Plumbing Technician Updated 2 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3130d▼ 66 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
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 2026-09-04, 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 2026-09-04, 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.