| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1202 |
|
Eliot Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 1330d▼ 42 | Block | (1) | 400+ | 64 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 1203 |
|
SWP Painting Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 9030d▼ 235 | Block | — | 60+ | 28 of 46 · next 70+ |
| 1204 |
|
Tech Software Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3630d▼ 101 | Block | — | 200+ | 122 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1205 |
|
iConvert Beauty Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 6630d▼ 240 | Block | — | 70+ | 21 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 1206 |
|
School Classroom Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1930d▼ 66 | Block | — | 200+ | 123 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1207 |
|
FSE Band Artist Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 730d▼ 29 | Block | — | 300+ | 90 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1208 |
|
Interior Portfolio Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2730d▼ 138 | Classic | — | 100+ | 144 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1209 |
|
WENS Blogify Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 4030d▲ 418 | Block | — | 100+ | 145 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1210 |
|
Rasa Education Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 930d▼ 36 | Classic | — | 400+ | 65 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 1211 |
|
Interior Design WDA Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 3330d▼ 111 | Classic | — | 100+ | 146 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1212 |
|
ScapeShot Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 330d▲ 4 | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | 115 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1213 |
|
Fashion Diva Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 730d▲ 13 | Classic | (11) | 1K+ | 116 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1214 |
|
Treville Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 230d▲ 14 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 117 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1215 |
|
Creativ Resort FSE Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 5830d▼ 87 | Block | — | 100+ | 147 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1216 |
|
AI Tutor Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 6630d▼ 304 | Block | — | 70+ | 22 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 1217 |
|
Kortez Agency FSE Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1930d▼ 25 | Block | — | 300+ | 91 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1218 |
|
Synclet Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1430d▼ 75 | Classic | — | 300+ | 92 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1219 |
|
WENS Press Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 497d▼ 7530d▼ 335 | Block | — | 50+ | 31 of 52 · next 60+ |
| 1220 |
|
Ecommerce Gift Cart Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 2930d▼ 149 | Block | — | 200+ | 124 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1221 |
|
BlogAura Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 7830d▼ 218 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | 148 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1222 |
|
Designexo Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 630d▼ 12 | Classic | (15) | 1K+ | 118 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1223 |
|
Apex Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1130d▼ 11 | Classic | (18) | 2K+ | 82 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 1224 |
|
Hotel HMS Suitely Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 647d▼ 36930dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 25 of 45 · next 20+ |
| 1225 |
|
Bio Green Farm Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2930d▼ 153 | Block | — | 100+ | 149 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1226 |
|
Storecraft Furniture Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 1387d▼ 22130d▼ 463 | Classic | — | 20+ | 27 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1227 |
|
AI Services Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 14330d▼ 388 | Classic | — | 50+ | 32 of 52 · next 60+ |
| 1228 |
|
MMO Realm Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 11030dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 28 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1229 |
|
Bersua Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 17230dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 29 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1230 |
|
News 25 Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 1930d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 200+ | 125 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1231 |
|
Kortez Construction FSE Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1430d▼ 215 | Block | — | 200+ | 126 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1232 |
|
Accounting Grove Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 4030d▼ 102 | Block | — | 200+ | 127 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1233 |
|
Prism Magazine Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 2730d▼ 235 | Block | — | 80+ | 21 of 39 · next 90+ |
| 1234 |
|
Thryve School Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 5530d▼ 197 | Block | — | 80+ | 22 of 39 · next 90+ |
| 1235 |
|
Accounting Grove Dark Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 3030d▼ 120 | Block | — | 200+ | 128 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1236 |
|
Scandi Fashion Nook Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 630d▼ 83 | Block | — | 100+ | 150 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1237 |
|
Magaznews Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1830d▼ 153 | Classic | — | 200+ | 129 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1238 |
|
Media News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 5230d▼ 118 | Classic | — | 200+ | 130 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1239 |
|
Legal Consultant Blocks Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▬30d▲ 270 | Block | — | 100+ | 151 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1240 |
|
The Food Reviewer Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1930d▼ 65 | Block | — | 300+ | 93 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1241 |
|
SpeedNews Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 5830d▼ 265 | Classic | — | 100+ | 152 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1242 |
|
SoftMe Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2430d▼ 71 | Classic | (3) | 600+ | 45 of 66 · next 700+ |
| 1243 |
|
Handbag Ecommerce Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 237d▼ 17730dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 26 of 45 · next 20+ |
| 1244 |
|
Minimalist Blogger X Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 730d▼ 12 | Classic | — | 600+ | 46 of 66 · next 700+ |
| 1245 |
|
Caliph Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 2030d▼ 167 | Block | — | 100+ | 153 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1246 |
|
Blogbuster Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1130d▼ 70 | Classic | — | 200+ | 131 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1247 |
|
Ecommerce Gadget Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3930d▼ 155 | Block | (1) | 300+ | 94 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1248 |
|
Home Styling Interior Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 2130d▼ 55 | Block | — | 200+ | 132 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1249 |
|
AuthorPro Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1830d▼ 141 | Classic | — | 100+ | 154 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1250 |
|
One Elementor Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 530d▲ 16 | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 54 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1251 |
|
Graceful Essence Blog Updated 12 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1330d▼ 119 | Classic | — | 100+ | 155 of 310 · 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 2026-10-24, 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 2026-10-24, 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.