| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 |
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Thryvewp Business Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1130d▼ 160 | Block | — | 80+ | 32 of 35 · next 90+ |
| 1834 |
|
Soledad Blog Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 197d▲ 1130d▼ 15 | Block | — | 100+ | 276 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1835 |
|
Squash Personal Coach Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 230d▼ 89 | Block | — | 100+ | 277 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1846 |
|
Carbon Charity Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1230d▼ 77 | Block | — | 100+ | 280 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1853 |
|
Venture Grove Lite Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 317d▲ 1030d▲ 20 | Block | — | 100+ | 282 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1858 |
|
Vitrena Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 417d▼ 46930dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 36 of 38 · next 20+ |
| 1861 |
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Writers Haven Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▬30d▲ 6 | Block | (1) | 300+ | 151 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1862 |
|
JetNews Magazine Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 830d▼ 18 | Block | — | 200+ | 225 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1865 |
|
Driftor Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 8630d▼ 315 | Block | — | 60+ | 39 of 41 · next 70+ |
| 1867 |
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Isaor Quill Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 22630d▼ 657 | Block | — | 20+ | 55 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1873 |
|
DIY Handmade Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 497d▼ 16430d▼ 340 | Block | — | 20+ | 57 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1879 |
|
FSE Transportation Company Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 2430d▼ 40 | Block | — | 100+ | 287 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1881 |
|
Nutrawell Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 4230d▼ 391 | Block | — | 40+ | 50 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1885 |
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Gym Training Center Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 3430d▼ 133 | Block | — | 80+ | 33 of 35 · next 90+ |
| 1887 |
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LandingSiteFree Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1130d▼ 55 | Block | — | 200+ | 227 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1892 |
|
Flaron Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▬30d▼ 41 | Block | — | 200+ | 229 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1894 |
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Feminine Blog FSE Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6930d▼ 206 | Block | — | 100+ | 288 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1895 |
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BoostUp Business Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1630d▲ 27 | Block | — | 300+ | 156 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 1897 |
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Themecut Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 7030d▼ 521 | Block | — | 20+ | 58 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1900 |
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Biz Agency Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 6930d▼ 153 | Block | — | 100+ | 290 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1902 |
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WP-DOS Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 630d▼ 10 | Block | (1) | 200+ | 230 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1905 |
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Rainbow Preschool Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1130d▼ 79 | Block | — | 100+ | 292 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1906 |
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Modern Drone Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 267d▼ 1630d▼ 162 | Block | — | 50+ | 54 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 1907 |
|
LinkBio Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 3130d▼ 97 | Block | — | 100+ | 293 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1908 |
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Origin Canvas Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 327d▲ 630d▼ 170 | Block | — | 40+ | 51 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1914 |
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Swimming Pool Service Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1230d▼ 71 | Block | — | 100+ | 294 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1915 |
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Funeral Services Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2730d▼ 141 | Block | — | 80+ | 34 of 35 · next 90+ |
| 1918 |
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Fire Fighter Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 217d▲ 1530d▼ 110 | Block | — | 100+ | 296 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1925 |
|
VisualBlogger Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2030d▼ 56 | Block | (1) | 400+ | 91 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1926 |
|
WENS Creative Studios Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5530d▼ 176 | Block | — | 70+ | 44 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1932 |
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Contrax Lite Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 730d▼ 7 | Block | — | 200+ | 234 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1933 |
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Blockskit Online Education Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 930d▼ 62 | Block | — | 100+ | 299 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1934 |
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Jewelry Market Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 1130d▼ 198 | Block | — | 60+ | 40 of 41 · next 70+ |
| 1935 |
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Patterns Bakery Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2530d▼ 45 | Block | — | 200+ | 235 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1936 |
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Strategica Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 5930d▼ 274 | Block | — | 60+ | 41 of 41 · next 70+ |
| 1938 |
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CreativeGrove Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 22730d▼ 325 | Block | — | 200+ | 236 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1942 |
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PhotoBrust Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 130d▲ 4 | Block | — | 500+ | 74 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 1943 |
|
DineRoyale FSE Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 17530d▼ 444 | Block | — | 20+ | 60 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1945 |
|
Absolute 2026 Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 9330d▼ 548 | Block | — | 20+ | 62 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1946 |
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Blockskit Insurance Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 15430d▼ 408 | Block | — | 40+ | 52 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1947 |
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Fitburn Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 9930d▼ 435 | Block | — | 40+ | 53 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 1953 |
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FSE Barber Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 2130d▼ 202 | Block | — | 100+ | 302 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1958 |
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Corporate Blocks Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▼ 730d▲ 29 | Block | (1) | 400+ | 94 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1961 |
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Bondigi Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 6430d▼ 146 | Block | — | 80+ | 35 of 35 · next 90+ |
| 1964 |
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Kortez Education FSE Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 347d▼ 2930d▼ 70 | Block | — | 100+ | 304 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1965 |
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Larder Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 22630d▼ 601 | Block | — | 30+ | 63 of 64 · next 40+ |
| 1969 |
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AC Repair Solutions Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 8430d▼ 269 | Block | — | 50+ | 56 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 1970 |
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Packing and Moving Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 6930d▼ 584 | Block | — | 20+ | 63 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1975 |
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Spike Music Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2030d▼ 25 | Block | — | 200+ | 242 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1987 |
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Adventurer Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1130d▲ 40 | Block | — | 400+ | 96 of 96 · next 500+ |
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.