| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8402 |
|
micologia che passione Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 33 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8403 |
|
Tromas Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 32 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 8404 |
|
Ekta Directory Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 58 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8405 |
|
Newstation Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▬ | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8406 |
|
Preschool Nursery Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 62 | Classic | (1) | 10+ | — |
| 8407 |
|
Rudra Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 130d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8408 |
|
Clean Lite Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 830d▼ 57 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 8409 |
|
Travel Buzz Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 830d▼ 45 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8410 |
|
Words Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1130d▼ 47 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8411 |
|
Tancho Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▬30d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8412 |
|
fMuzz Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 930d▼ 22 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8413 |
|
Modern Magazine Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1830d▲ 5 | Classic | (2) | 20+ | — |
| 8414 |
|
Icon Arena Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 930d▼ 25 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8415 |
|
Writing Board Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 930d▼ 15 | Classic | (6) | 30+ | — |
| 8416 |
|
VideoStories Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 42 | Classic | (2) | 20+ | — |
| 8417 |
|
Kyamera Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 930d▲ 23 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8418 |
|
Siska Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8419 |
|
Messaggero Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 46 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8420 |
|
NewStone Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 730d▼ 33 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 8421 |
|
Dinero Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 530d▼ 36 | Classic | (1) | 10+ | — |
| 8422 |
|
Moneysite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 430d▼ 67 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8423 |
|
All Purpose Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 330d▼ 57 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8424 |
|
fLibrary Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 230d▼ 46 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 8425 |
|
Saraswati Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 230d▼ 33 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8426 |
|
CFashionStore Lite Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 230d▼ 50 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8427 |
|
Jagat Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2530d▼ 62 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8428 |
|
Flexibled Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 130d▼ 46 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 8429 |
|
TA Mag Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2530d▼ 149 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8430 |
|
SKT Launch Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1330d▼ 35 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 8431 |
|
ShogunLite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1930d▼ 47 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8432 |
|
Mirza Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1730d▼ 84 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8433 |
|
Goshiki Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 430d▼ 26 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 8434 |
|
Titiksha Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 230d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8435 |
|
Viandante Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 230d▼ 65 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8436 |
|
Kalki Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8437 |
|
LoveWP Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1130d▼ 14 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 8438 |
|
Magazi Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▬30d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 8439 |
|
Delicious Recipe Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 330d▼ 87 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8440 |
|
Guto Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 2630d▼ 57 | Classic | (2) | 10+ | — |
| 8441 |
|
Sakala Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130d▼ 64 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8442 |
|
Vajra Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130d▼ 25 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8443 |
|
FF Multipurpose Dark Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130d▼ 44 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8444 |
|
Wedshot Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 130d▼ 43 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 8445 |
|
Firm Graphy Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▬30d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8446 |
|
MW Small Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▬30d▼ 48 | Classic | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 8447 |
|
Forever Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 2230d▼ 67 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8448 |
|
BizzBee Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1430d▼ 42 | Classic | (5) | 30+ | — |
| 8449 |
|
Perfect Ecommerce Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 4330d▼ 3 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 8450 |
|
Emerge Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 330d▼ 17 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 8451 |
|
Zigcy Baby Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2130d▼ 54 | Classic | (1) | 20+ | — |
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.