| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8202 |
|
Vsion Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 11030d▼ 283 | Classic | (2) | 10+ | — |
| 8203 |
|
Renden Boxed Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 330d▼ 8 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8204 |
|
Adventure Trails Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 330d▼ 41 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8205 |
|
Multipurpose Corporate Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1130d▼ 44 | Classic | (2) | 40+ | — |
| 8206 |
|
TP Coast Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 230d▼ 93 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8207 |
|
Minamaze eShop Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 230d▼ 95 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8208 |
|
Travel Vacation Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 8330d▼ 139 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8209 |
|
Bar Restaurant Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 330d▼ 20 | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 8210 |
|
Bergify Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2430d▼ 95 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 8211 |
|
Halloween Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 430d▼ 49 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 8212 |
|
Corporate Solutions Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 230d▼ 88 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8213 |
|
Benzin Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 230d▼ 46 | Classic | (2) | 10+ | — |
| 8214 |
|
Daron Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 130d▲ 3 | Classic | (20) | 40+ | — |
| 8215 |
|
AyaHairSalon Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 130d▼ 36 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8216 |
|
Photo Fusion Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2030d▼ 112 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8217 |
|
Urban Charity Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 4630d▼ 109 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8218 |
|
Stortech Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2530d▼ 86 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8219 |
|
Daksha Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 2830d▼ 47 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8220 |
|
Grow Boxed Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 530d▼ 54 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8221 |
|
Marga Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 530d▼ 47 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8222 |
|
Architect Contractor Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 4230d▼ 92 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8223 |
|
Feminine Coach Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 630d▼ 45 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8224 |
|
NewsPro Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 67dnew30dnew | Classic | (4) | 40+ | — |
| 8225 |
|
Magic Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3630d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 8226 |
|
SKT Stone Lite Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1630d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8227 |
|
Urban Restaurant Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 930d▼ 183 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8228 |
|
Pest Control Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830d▼ 47 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8229 |
|
Luxestay Hotel Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1030d▼ 104 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8230 |
|
Viaggiando Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830d▼ 103 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8231 |
|
English Speaking Classes Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1030d▼ 13 | Classic | (1) | 10+ | — |
| 8232 |
|
Touring Zone Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 930d▼ 41 | Classic | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 8233 |
|
RB Portfolio One Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 4130d▲ 46 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8234 |
|
Rattlesnake Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1030d▼ 20 | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 8235 |
|
Grow Magazine Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830d▼ 53 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8236 |
|
fGeek Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 630d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 8237 |
|
Attimo Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 930d▼ 66 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8238 |
|
Atmosphere Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 730d▼ 91 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8239 |
|
eduverse Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 367d▼ 7430d▼ 230 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8240 |
|
Bistro Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 330d▼ 19 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8241 |
|
Literacy Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 830d▼ 34 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 8242 |
|
Lana Site Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830d▼ 40 | Classic | (5) | 40+ | — |
| 8243 |
|
Serdika Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1830d▼ 50 | Classic | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 8244 |
|
Simple and Clean Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 630d▼ 61 | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 8245 |
|
Kalidasa Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 630d▼ 44 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8246 |
|
RB Blog One Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1030d▼ 47 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8247 |
|
LZ Charity Welfare Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 930d▼ 53 | Classic | (2) | 40+ | — |
| 8248 |
|
Prime Fundraiser Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 12430d▼ 174 | Classic | (1) | 10+ | — |
| 8249 |
|
Denves Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1730d▼ 43 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 8250 |
|
Hello HV Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 630d▼ 24 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 8251 |
|
AyaPortfolio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 530d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
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 2026-10-22, 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 2026-10-22, 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.