| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 |
|
Zakra Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▲ 1 | Classic | (600) | 30K+ | 2 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 52 |
|
Twenty Eleven Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▲ 2 | Classic | (50) | 60K+ | 3 of 3 · next 70K+ |
| 53 |
|
Customify Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 2 | Classic | (141) | 30K+ | 3 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 54 |
|
NewsGoal Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230d▼ 3 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 2 of 197 · next 2K+ |
| 55 |
|
Prespa Wellness Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 3 of 197 · next 2K+ |
| 56 |
|
Twenty Fourteen Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 3 | Classic | (97) | 50K+ | 5 of 7 · next 60K+ |
| 57 |
|
Phlox Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 1 | Classic | (867) | 30K+ | 4 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 58 |
|
HybridMag Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▼ 1 | Classic | (3) | 6K+ | 1 of 7 · next 7K+ |
| 59 |
|
Twenty Twelve Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▲ 1 | Classic | (159) | 50K+ | 6 of 7 · next 60K+ |
| 60 |
|
NewsBlogger Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 4 | Classic | (10) | 8K+ | 3 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 61 |
|
Basin Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 400+ | 1 of 95 · next 500+ |
| 62 |
|
Ashe Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (304) | 30K+ | 5 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 63 |
|
ColorMag Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (1.6K) | 40K+ | 3 of 3 · next 50K+ |
| 64 |
|
Newsmatic Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (87) | 10K+ | 4 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 65 |
|
Total Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (64) | 30K+ | 6 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 66 |
|
Solace Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▲ 2 | Classic | (7) | 10K+ | 5 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 67 |
|
Twenty Ten Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (54) | 50K+ | 7 of 7 · next 60K+ |
| 68 |
|
Ury Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 3 | Block | — | 500+ | 1 of 74 · next 600+ |
| 69 |
|
Sinatra Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30dnew | Classic | (41) | 20K+ | 3 of 7 · next 30K+ |
| 70 |
|
Botiga Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230d▬ | Classic | (164) | 10K+ | 6 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 71 |
|
Vantage Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▲ 2 | Classic | (165) | 30K+ | 7 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 72 |
|
Newsup Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 5 | Classic | (188) | 10K+ | 7 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 73 |
|
Rife Free Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▼ 1 | Classic | (355) | 20K+ | 4 of 7 · next 30K+ |
| 74 |
|
Hello Commerce Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▬ | Classic | — | 3K+ | 3 of 37 · next 4K+ |
| 75 |
|
Prespa Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▲ 2 | Classic | (9) | 8K+ | 4 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 76 |
|
NewsCircuit Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 5 | Classic | — | 800+ | 2 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 77 |
|
Ona Architecture Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▼ 1 | Block | — | 5K+ | 2 of 16 · next 6K+ |
| 78 |
|
Neve FSE Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 4 | Block | (39) | 8K+ | 5 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 79 |
|
Raft Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 230d▲ 4 | Block | (48) | 10K+ | 8 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 80 |
|
Flexify Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1030d▼ 42 | Classic | — | 300+ | 1 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 81 |
|
Rubik News Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 12 | Classic | — | 400+ | 2 of 95 · next 500+ |
| 82 |
|
Blogus Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 2 | Classic | (16) | 9K+ | 2 of 7 · next 10K+ |
| 83 |
|
Oceanly Green Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▼ 5 | Classic | — | 800+ | 3 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 84 |
|
Customizr Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 230d▲ 3 | Classic | (993) | 30K+ | 8 of 8 · next 40K+ |
| 85 |
|
Avantis Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 630d▼ 6 | Classic | — | 500+ | 2 of 74 · next 600+ |
| 86 |
|
Vertice Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▬ | Classic | — | 6K+ | 2 of 7 · next 7K+ |
| 87 |
|
The Coffee Shop Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▼ 2 | Block | — | 3K+ | 4 of 37 · next 4K+ |
| 88 |
|
Twenty Thirteen Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 330d▲ 5 | Classic | (62) | 20K+ | 5 of 7 · next 30K+ |
| 89 |
|
Ollie Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 730d▲ 12 | Block | (36) | 6K+ | 3 of 7 · next 7K+ |
| 90 |
|
Bravada Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 330d▲ 1 | Classic | (14) | 10K+ | 9 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 91 |
|
Therapy Coach Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130d▼ 3 | Block | — | 500+ | 3 of 74 · next 600+ |
| 92 |
|
BlogBrute Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 330d▼ 12 | Classic | — | 500+ | 4 of 74 · next 600+ |
| 93 |
|
Online Toys Shop Updated 3 days ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | Block | — | 80+ | 1 of 30 · next 90+ |
| 94 |
|
Spacious Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 130d▲ 3 | Classic | (852) | 20K+ | 6 of 7 · next 30K+ |
| 95 |
|
Spectra One Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 130d▼ 3 | Block | (28) | 7K+ | 1 of 6 · next 8K+ |
| 96 |
|
NewsCave Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1130d▼ 15 | Classic | — | 300+ | 2 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 97 |
|
TutorStarter Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▬30d▼ 2 | Classic | (4) | 10K+ | 10 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 98 |
|
Online Newspaper Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 830d▼ 23 | Classic | — | 800+ | 4 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 99 |
|
SaasLauncher Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▬30d▼ 5 | Block | (12) | 4K+ | 2 of 21 · next 5K+ |
| 100 |
|
Mesmerize Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▬ | Classic | (348) | 10K+ | 11 of 25 · next 20K+ |
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 2026-10-21, 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 2026-10-21, 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.