| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 |
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Affiliate Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1330d▲ 49 | Classic | (2) | 200+ | 266 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 1925 |
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JobScout Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 730d▼ 45 | Classic | (10) | 900+ | 34 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1928 |
|
Motherly Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 7030d▼ 334 | Classic | — | 70+ | 39 of 39 · next 80+ |
| 1931 |
|
Blog Storm Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 830d▼ 34 | Classic | — | 300+ | 166 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1933 |
|
NewsBerry Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 197d▼ 630d▼ 179 | Classic | — | 200+ | 267 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 1935 |
|
Architect Hub Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3130d▲ 73 | Classic | — | 100+ | 281 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1936 |
|
Fully Green Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2430d▼ 55 | Classic | — | 500+ | 72 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 1937 |
|
FreeNews Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 830d▼ 4 | Classic | (3) | 900+ | 35 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1940 |
|
NewsAlt Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1930d▼ 86 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 167 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1941 |
|
News Elementor Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2430d▼ 98 | Classic | — | 200+ | 269 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 1942 |
|
SEO Agency Services Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 767d▲ 6230d▲ 6356 | Classic | — | 10+ | 41 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1943 |
|
News Blog Kit Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5930d▼ 164 | Classic | — | 100+ | 283 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1944 |
|
Gym Nutrition Shop Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 5330d▼ 109 | Classic | — | 100+ | 284 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1947 |
|
Metro Magazine Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 230d▼ 22 | Classic | (31) | 1K+ | 194 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 1948 |
|
Hanuman Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1830d▼ 271 | Classic | — | 40+ | 58 of 62 · next 50+ |
| 1949 |
|
SKT Laboratory Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 427d▼ 41830d▼ 819 | Classic | — | 10+ | 42 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1950 |
|
Bosa Startup Business Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 477d▼ 7230d▼ 282 | Classic | — | 50+ | 45 of 49 · next 60+ |
| 1951 |
|
Color Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 7130d▼ 222 | Classic | — | 200+ | 271 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 1952 |
|
beauty Shop Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4430d▼ 104 | Classic | — | 200+ | 272 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 1953 |
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Explorer Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 7030d▼ 275 | Classic | — | 50+ | 46 of 49 · next 60+ |
| 1955 |
|
E Storefront Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 3330d▲ 79 | Classic | — | 100+ | 287 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1957 |
|
HR Staffing Agency Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 187d▲ 9230d▼ 106 | Classic | — | 40+ | 60 of 62 · next 50+ |
| 1958 |
|
Hotel Booking WDA Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3230d▼ 149 | Classic | — | 100+ | 288 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1959 |
|
Multipurpose Business FSE Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 29130d▼ 815 | Classic | — | 20+ | 47 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 1960 |
|
Balanced Blog Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 730d▼ 18 | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 195 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 1962 |
|
Origami Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1130d▼ 26 | Classic | (14) | 1K+ | 196 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 1963 |
|
Agency TWP Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 9930d▼ 496 | Classic | — | 40+ | 61 of 62 · next 50+ |
| 1964 |
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Miniva Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1530d▼ 56 | Classic | (7) | 1K+ | 197 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 1966 |
|
Shopsaas Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 930d▼ 75 | Classic | — | 100+ | 289 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1967 |
|
Optical Glasses Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 567d▼ 21630dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 43 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 1968 |
|
Food Critic Blogs Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 7830d▼ 292 | Classic | — | 100+ | 290 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1969 |
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Appetizer Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2130d▲ 51 | Classic | (4) | 500+ | 73 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 1971 |
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Consultup Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 630d▼ 75 | Classic | (17) | 900+ | 36 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1972 |
|
Elegant Portfolio Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1630d▼ 29 | Classic | (8) | 900+ | 37 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1973 |
|
Electromix Store Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 12330d▼ 641 | Classic | — | 30+ | 49 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 1975 |
|
Mavix Beat Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 327d▲ 12430d▼ 671 | Classic | — | 20+ | 48 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 1977 |
|
Aurea Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 9630d▼ 612 | Classic | — | 20+ | 49 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 1978 |
|
Catch Fullscreen Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 730d▼ 14 | Classic | (25) | 1K+ | 198 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 1980 |
|
Getwid Base Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2630d▼ 58 | Classic | (22) | 900+ | 38 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1982 |
|
Matina Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1430d▼ 125 | Classic | — | 200+ | 276 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 1986 |
|
Estore Woocommerce Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2730d▼ 73 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 168 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1987 |
|
Complete Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2330d▼ 150 | Classic | — | 100+ | 293 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1988 |
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WPKites Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2230d▼ 85 | Classic | (8) | 500+ | 75 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 1990 |
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BusinessCore Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4330d▼ 128 | Classic | — | 100+ | 294 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1991 |
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Graceful Elite Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 247d▼ 1930d▼ 179 | Classic | — | 100+ | 295 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 1992 |
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Kenta Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 130d▼ 4 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | 104 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 1993 |
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Bosa Rental Car Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1030d▼ 88 | Classic | — | 300+ | 169 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 1994 |
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BlogFeedly Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 530d▼ 34 | Classic | (2) | 900+ | 39 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1995 |
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Fountain Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2230d▼ 142 | Classic | — | 200+ | 277 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 1998 |
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Envo Online Store Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1630d▼ 46 | Classic | (2) | 700+ | 63 of 63 · next 800+ |
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.