| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851 |
|
Scope News Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▼ 17230d▼ 246 | Classic | — | 200+ | 82 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 852 |
|
Blockskit Health Care Updated 11 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 930d▼ 51 | Block | — | 200+ | 83 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 853 |
|
Marsh Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1030d▼ 73 | Classic | — | 500+ | 37 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 854 |
|
Flixona Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 630d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 300+ | 63 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 855 |
|
Education Zone Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 2230d▲ 30 | Classic | (39) | 2K+ | 57 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 856 |
|
Estate Hive Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730d▼ 89 | Block | — | 100+ | 77 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 857 |
|
Online Shop Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1130d▲ 32 | Classic | (151) | 2K+ | 58 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 858 |
|
Gigantic Business Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2730d▼ 88 | Block | — | 100+ | 78 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 859 |
|
Herbal Products Shop Updated 7 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 3630d▼ 53 | Block | — | 200+ | 84 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 860 |
|
Graceful Delight Blog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 630d▼ 74 | Classic | — | 100+ | 79 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 861 |
|
CoreLite Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4930d▼ 197 | Classic | — | 80+ | 13 of 37 · next 90+ |
| 862 |
|
Electromix Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▬30d▼ 382 | Classic | — | 100+ | 80 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 863 |
|
Makoa Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 730d▼ 25 | Block | — | 400+ | 47 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 864 |
|
Charity Foundation Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1130d▲ 18 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 89 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 865 |
|
TP Blogist Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 1230d▼ 112 | Block | — | 100+ | 81 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 866 |
|
The9 Storefront Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1030d▲ 42 | Classic | — | 400+ | 48 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 867 |
|
Bee Real Estate Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1830d▼ 99 | Block | — | 90+ | 12 of 31 · next 100+ |
| 868 |
|
Online Education Academy Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 93 | Classic | — | 200+ | 85 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 869 |
|
Azure Newspaper Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1430d▼ 29 | Classic | — | 300+ | 64 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 870 |
|
BLR Frontstage Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 1130dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 17 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 871 |
|
Enigma Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1530d▲ 30 | Classic | (554) | 3K+ | 35 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 872 |
|
Thryve School Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 8630d▼ 279 | Block | — | 90+ | 13 of 31 · next 100+ |
| 873 |
|
Graceful Sense Blog Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 130d▼ 68 | Classic | — | 200+ | 86 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 874 |
|
Ample Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1530d▲ 26 | Classic | (88) | 3K+ | 36 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 875 |
|
Mavix Spa Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 4630dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 18 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 876 |
|
Property Luxe Lite Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 3030dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 19 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 877 |
|
Food Studio Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 1047d▼ 22430dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 20 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 878 |
|
Wellspace Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 887d▼ 16030dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 21 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 879 |
|
Flex Photography Shop Updated 7 days ago | 1d▲ 637d▼ 10530dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 22 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 880 |
|
MusicMantra Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1830dnew | Block | — | 800+ | 20 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 881 |
|
Minimalist Newspaper Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 230d▲ 2 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 90 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 882 |
|
BPO Services Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 3830d▼ 368 | Block | — | 30+ | 19 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 883 |
|
Create Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 730d▲ 28 | Classic | (4) | 3K+ | 37 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 884 |
|
MiniCart Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1230d▲ 26 | Classic | — | 400+ | 49 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 885 |
|
Vermeer Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 530d▼ 31 | Block | (1) | 700+ | 33 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 886 |
|
IT Software Technology Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 4630d▼ 110 | Block | (1) | 100+ | 82 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 887 |
|
Timeless Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 5730d▼ 93 | Classic | — | 200+ | 87 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 888 |
|
Artist Art Gallery Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▬30d▼ 29 | Block | (1) | 300+ | 65 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 889 |
|
RDS Portfolio Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 5130d▼ 261 | Classic | — | 40+ | 20 of 62 · next 50+ |
| 890 |
|
h4x0r Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1230d▼ 62 | Block | (1) | 200+ | 88 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 891 |
|
Psychotherapy Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 330d▼ 28 | Block | — | 300+ | 66 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 892 |
|
Blog Gen Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 4630d▼ 233 | Classic | — | 80+ | 14 of 37 · next 90+ |
| 893 |
|
OZ Personal Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 1317dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 7 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 894 |
|
Very Simple Portfolio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 2030d▲ 48 | Classic | — | 200+ | 89 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 895 |
|
FSE eCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 4927d▲ 42530d▼ 130 | Classic | — | 30+ | 20 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 896 |
|
Envo eCommerce Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 1330d▲ 39 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 59 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 897 |
|
ShopVibe Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1530d▼ 158 | Classic | — | 100+ | 83 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 898 |
|
Corporate Consultancy Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 530d▼ 108 | Block | — | 100+ | 84 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 899 |
|
The9 Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 830d▲ 66 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | 50 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 900 |
|
SellAny Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2830d▼ 339 | Block | — | 70+ | 14 of 39 · next 80+ |
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 2026-09-04, 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 2026-09-04, 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.