| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1450 |
|
Zeka Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 730d▼ 46 | Classic | — | 600+ | 51 of 62 · next 700+ |
| 1451 |
|
Newsclip Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 187d▼ 11530d▼ 397 | Classic | — | 40+ | 35 of 59 · next 50+ |
| 1452 |
|
Multi Blogger Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2530d▼ 79 | Classic | — | 100+ | 159 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1453 |
|
Realty: Real Estate WDA Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2030d▼ 83 | Classic | — | 200+ | 182 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1454 |
|
Supreme News Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2030d▼ 105 | Classic | — | 200+ | 183 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1458 |
|
Wisdom Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 4430d▼ 62 | Classic | — | 400+ | 80 of 102 · next 500+ |
| 1461 |
|
Newsis Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 13230d▼ 226 | Classic | — | 400+ | 81 of 102 · next 500+ |
| 1462 |
|
Xews Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 5030d▼ 298 | Classic | — | 60+ | 32 of 42 · next 70+ |
| 1463 |
|
Clearer Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 130d▼ 40 | Classic | (3) | 300+ | 121 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1464 |
|
Promptless Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 11230d▼ 268 | Classic | — | 80+ | 29 of 38 · next 90+ |
| 1465 |
|
Simplex Magazine Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1530d▼ 36 | Classic | — | 400+ | 82 of 102 · next 500+ |
| 1467 |
|
Napoli Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 430d▼ 15 | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 145 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1469 |
|
Bosa Medical Health Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2030d▼ 55 | Classic | — | 600+ | 52 of 62 · next 700+ |
| 1472 |
|
Express News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 13130d▼ 167 | Classic | (4) | 500+ | 54 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1473 |
|
Wise News Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1730d▲ 95 | Classic | — | 200+ | 185 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1474 |
|
Honey Shop Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 2130d▲ 58 | Classic | — | 200+ | 186 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1475 |
|
Big Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2030d▼ 54 | Classic | (13) | 900+ | 23 of 37 · next 1K+ |
| 1476 |
|
Marin Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 3830d▼ 105 | Classic | (3) | 400+ | 83 of 102 · next 500+ |
| 1478 |
|
Prespa LMS Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 4630d▼ 149 | Classic | — | 100+ | 163 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1479 |
|
Hello WPStream Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 2730d▼ 160 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 187 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1480 |
|
Blog Build Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 29430d▼ 380 | Classic | — | 200+ | 188 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1482 |
|
Organic Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3730d▼ 115 | Classic | — | 100+ | 164 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1483 |
|
Nikkon Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1430d▲ 7 | Classic | (18) | 1K+ | 146 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1484 |
|
Newshike Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4730d▼ 78 | Classic | — | 300+ | 122 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1486 |
|
Mining Industry Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2730d▲ 25 | Classic | — | 200+ | 190 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1489 |
|
Zita Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 630d▼ 5 | Classic | (18) | 1K+ | 147 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1491 |
|
Miyazaki Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 730dnew | Classic | (5) | 1K+ | 148 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1492 |
|
Flectine Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1330d▼ 89 | Classic | — | 200+ | 192 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1493 |
|
Multipurpose Sports Club Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 7830d▼ 189 | Classic | — | 100+ | 166 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1494 |
|
ColorNews Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2930d▼ 43 | Classic | (52) | 1K+ | 149 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1496 |
|
Summer Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1130d▼ 41 | Classic | — | 500+ | 55 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1498 |
|
Ogma News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1830d▲ 16 | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 56 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1499 |
|
Bosa Dental Care Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 930d▼ 36 | Classic | — | 300+ | 123 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1500 |
|
Fashionable Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 630d▲ 161 | Classic | — | 700+ | 56 of 64 · next 800+ |
| 1501 |
|
WoWmart Organic Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▲ 25230d▲ 59 | Classic | — | 100+ | 168 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1505 |
|
Catch Base Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 730d▲ 16 | Classic | (34) | 2K+ | 93 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 1506 |
|
News Digest Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3330d▼ 69 | Classic | — | 300+ | 125 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1507 |
|
Bosa Finance Consult Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 2530d▲ 88 | Classic | — | 100+ | 169 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1509 |
|
Siara Tech Company Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 447d▼ 3430dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 36 of 42 · next 20+ |
| 1510 |
|
Hantus Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2230d▼ 54 | Classic | (18) | 1K+ | 150 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1511 |
|
Vedic Spa Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1430d▼ 14 | Classic | — | 800+ | 31 of 37 · next 900+ |
| 1513 |
|
University Hub Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 20 | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 151 of 201 · next 2K+ |
| 1516 |
|
Flexiva Updated 19 hours ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1130d▲ 130 | Classic | — | 200+ | 193 of 281 · next 300+ |
| 1517 |
|
Alankar Jewelry Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 5730d▼ 5 | Classic | — | 100+ | 171 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1520 |
|
Consted Roofing Flooring Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2930d▼ 128 | Classic | — | 100+ | 174 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1522 |
|
Joyas Decor Shop Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 5530d▲ 54 | Classic | — | 300+ | 128 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1523 |
|
Monobase Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4130d▼ 206 | Classic | (4) | 100+ | 175 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1524 |
|
Apura Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 1730d▼ 52 | Classic | — | 50+ | 33 of 45 · next 60+ |
| 1527 |
|
The Art Gallery Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1130d▲ 10 | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 58 of 64 · next 800+ |
| 1528 |
|
National Newscast Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 130d▼ 143 | Classic | — | 100+ | 177 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.