| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 |
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Feminine Store Rental Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 7230d▲ 345 | Block | — | 100+ | 308 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 1991 |
|
Reunionary Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 2630d▼ 24 | Block | (1) | 70+ | 48 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 1995 |
|
AgroVision FSE Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3930d▼ 298 | Block | — | 200+ | 248 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 1996 |
|
Renovater Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1630d▲ 10 | Block | (1) | 500+ | 76 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 1999 |
|
Voice Over Studio Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 6230d▼ 116 | Block | — | 100+ | 309 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 2001 |
|
Royce Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1130d▼ 41 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2006 |
|
Papanek Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▼ 630d▼ 18 | Block | (10) | 400+ | — |
| 2007 |
|
Carbon Agency Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5330d▼ 80 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2009 |
|
Bibimbap Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▬30d▲ 23 | Block | — | 400+ | — |
| 2012 |
|
Indio Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 130d▼ 18 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2016 |
|
Blockskit Kindergarten Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 857d▼ 40430d▼ 490 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 2019 |
|
wpOpus Studio Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 330d▼ 51 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2022 |
|
Mayland (Blocks) Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 130d▲ 56 | Block | (1) | 600+ | — |
| 2029 |
|
Horse Saddle Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 930d▲ 293 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2033 |
|
Photology Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1330d▲ 57 | Block | — | 500+ | — |
| 2035 |
|
WENS TravelGo Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 6830d▼ 187 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2038 |
|
DivineYoga FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 730d▼ 183 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2040 |
|
BizLine Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3630d▬ | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2041 |
|
Fitness Yoga Coach Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 5430d▼ 429 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 2049 |
|
Relyo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 427d▼ 1630d▼ 156 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 2050 |
|
Adventure Block Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 6530d▼ 415 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 2051 |
|
FSE Dental Clinic Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 4330d▼ 130 | Block | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 2055 |
|
Rejoice Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 630d▼ 29 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2059 |
|
Gutenify Business Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430d▼ 1 | Block | — | 400+ | — |
| 2061 |
|
Travey Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230d▲ 43 | Block | — | 400+ | — |
| 2063 |
|
HVAC FSE Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 4730d▲ 17 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 2069 |
|
Coaching Center Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 327d▲ 1230d▲ 62 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 2072 |
|
Green Vegetable Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 187d▲ 1630d▼ 79 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2073 |
|
Streamer Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 157d▬30d▼ 16 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2074 |
|
Vividone Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▬30d▼ 29 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2079 |
|
Online Courier Services Updated 4 hours ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1630d▼ 147 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 2080 |
|
Reclaim the Web Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 11030d▼ 283 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 2082 |
|
Anima LT Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 317d▼ 7930d▼ 246 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 2083 |
|
Honey Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4930d▼ 231 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2084 |
|
Carbon Preschool Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3030d▼ 85 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2085 |
|
Worklancer Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1430d▼ 2 | Block | — | 300+ | — |
| 2089 |
|
FSE Personal Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 9230d▼ 181 | Block | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 2091 |
|
SAAS Company Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2730d▼ 38 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2092 |
|
Dark Realm Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 630d▼ 22 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2094 |
|
Photofocus Blocks Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4730d▼ 90 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2098 |
|
Illustrator Designer Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2030d▼ 14 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2102 |
|
Organic Online Shop Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 467d▼ 7330d▼ 588 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 2104 |
|
Water Sports Rental Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 3730d▼ 76 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2108 |
|
If-Thema My Base Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 367d▲ 648930dnew | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 2110 |
|
Dadaist Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 157d▼ 2130d▲ 36 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2111 |
|
Deals Store Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2530d▼ 212 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 2113 |
|
Gutentools Food Blog Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2930d▼ 137 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2114 |
|
VisualSite Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 130d▲ 15 | Block | — | 400+ | — |
| 2116 |
|
Business Zenith Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 630d▼ 809 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 2119 |
|
WENS Consult Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 347d▲ 1530d▼ 162 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
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.