| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 |
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Style Accessories Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 17230d▼ 515 | Block | — | 50+ | 41 of 45 · next 60+ |
| 1872 |
|
BoostUp Business Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 230d▼ 46 | Block | — | 300+ | 161 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1874 |
|
Breezi Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 6530d▼ 301 | Block | (1) | 80+ | 37 of 38 · next 90+ |
| 1877 |
|
Spike Music Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1130d▼ 88 | Block | — | 200+ | 258 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1878 |
|
Church Community Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 3730d▼ 79 | Block | — | 60+ | 40 of 42 · next 70+ |
| 1888 |
|
Academy FSE Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 5130d▼ 174 | Block | — | 200+ | 260 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1889 |
|
Axvart Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 6630d▼ 332 | Block | — | 60+ | 41 of 42 · next 70+ |
| 1891 |
|
BlockMag Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1130d▼ 12 | Block | (4) | 500+ | 68 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1894 |
|
Gutentools Food Blog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 3230d▼ 165 | Block | — | 100+ | 271 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1903 |
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Vividone Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3630d▼ 243 | Block | — | 100+ | 272 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1904 |
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Writers Haven Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130d▼ 59 | Block | (1) | 300+ | 164 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1906 |
|
Green Vegetable Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 2930d▼ 93 | Block | — | 100+ | 273 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1908 |
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Ecology Park Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 8330d▼ 218 | Block | — | 90+ | 32 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1910 |
|
Contrax Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 2930d▼ 16 | Block | — | 200+ | 264 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1913 |
|
PhotoBrust Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 930d▼ 48 | Block | — | 500+ | 72 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1915 |
|
Elayne Updated 17 hours ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 5730d▼ 497 | Block | — | 60+ | 42 of 42 · next 70+ |
| 1917 |
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Rejoice Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 3630d▼ 125 | Block | — | 200+ | 267 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1918 |
|
WENS Travel Next Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 8830d▼ 223 | Block | — | 70+ | 34 of 36 · next 80+ |
| 1921 |
|
CCTV Services Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 6930d▼ 441 | Block | — | 30+ | 47 of 50 · next 40+ |
| 1922 |
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Carbon Preschool Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5430d▼ 176 | Block | — | 100+ | 276 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1926 |
|
EV Charging Station Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 6630d▼ 224 | Block | — | 100+ | 277 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1928 |
|
Gutenify Construction Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2830d▼ 259 | Block | — | 200+ | 268 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1929 |
|
Coaching Center Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 7530d▼ 325 | Block | — | 40+ | 55 of 59 · next 50+ |
| 1930 |
|
Gutentools Saas Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 14630d▼ 491 | Block | — | 40+ | 56 of 59 · next 50+ |
| 1933 |
|
Photofocus Blocks Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 430d▼ 72 | Block | — | 200+ | 269 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1935 |
|
FSE Renovation Services Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2230d▼ 135 | Block | — | 100+ | 280 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1940 |
|
Papanek Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2030d▼ 62 | Block | (10) | 400+ | 100 of 102 · next 500+ |
| 1946 |
|
Maizymas Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 5030d▼ 402 | Block | — | 40+ | 58 of 59 · next 50+ |
| 1948 |
|
Gutentools Kids Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 5730d▼ 210 | Block | — | 100+ | 282 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1950 |
|
Elisen Travel Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 11430d▼ 559 | Block | — | 30+ | 48 of 50 · next 40+ |
| 1951 |
|
FSE Green Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 6630d▼ 242 | Block | — | 80+ | 38 of 38 · next 90+ |
| 1958 |
|
Indio Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 7030d▼ 213 | Block | — | 100+ | 286 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1962 |
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Window Cleaning Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 567d▼ 11830d▼ 256 | Block | — | 70+ | 36 of 36 · next 80+ |
| 1964 |
|
WENS Haelo Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 3177d▲ 31430d▲ 259 | Block | — | 200+ | 275 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1965 |
|
Water Sports Rental Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1530d▼ 91 | Block | — | 200+ | 276 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1967 |
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Bodyart Tattoo Studio Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 5630d▼ 328 | Block | — | 40+ | 59 of 59 · next 50+ |
| 1970 |
|
Electronics Retail Shop Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1630d▼ 124 | Block | — | 100+ | 288 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1973 |
|
Renovater Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 630d▼ 18 | Block | (1) | 500+ | 75 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1974 |
|
Dark Realm Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2130d▼ 22 | Block | — | 100+ | 290 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1975 |
|
wpOpus FSE Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 3530d▼ 191 | Block | (1) | 200+ | 277 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1976 |
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Corporate Blocks Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 2830d▼ 83 | Block | (1) | 400+ | 101 of 102 · next 500+ |
| 1979 |
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HVAC FSE Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 777d▼ 12630d▼ 907 | Block | — | 30+ | 49 of 50 · next 40+ |
| 1981 |
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Nas Construction Group Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 6030d▼ 225 | Block | — | 100+ | 291 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1982 |
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SAAS Company Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 5330d▼ 131 | Block | — | 200+ | 279 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1986 |
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Woodix E-Commerce Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 4130d▼ 138 | Block | — | 100+ | 293 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1989 |
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DreamBuild FSE Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4230d▼ 181 | Block | — | 200+ | 280 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1990 |
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Hello Agency Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 1330d▼ 70 | Block | — | 300+ | 168 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1991 |
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Directory Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 930d▲ 51 | Block | (10) | 1K+ | 201 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1997 |
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Magazine Blocks Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 3930d▼ 168 | Block | — | 90+ | 33 of 33 · next 100+ |
| 1998 |
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WENS Corporate Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 7030d▲ 534 | Block | — | 100+ | 296 of 297 · 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 2026-09-05, 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 2026-09-05, 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.