| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
Formula Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1730d▼ 29 | Classic | (4) | 400+ | — |
| 2019 |
|
Bosa Rental Car Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2330d▼ 5 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2022 |
|
Unique Gift Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 15030d▼ 289 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2023 |
|
ST Attorney Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 397d▼ 16930d▼ 1207 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 2024 |
|
Repair Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 10630d▼ 78 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2028 |
|
Master Education Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 6630d▼ 168 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 2029 |
|
HeadlessNext Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 9430d▼ 552 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2030 |
|
Food Critic Blogs Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 930d▼ 8 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2031 |
|
Miniva Updated 4 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1630d▼ 14 | Classic | (7) | 900+ | — |
| 2032 |
|
Eksell Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3030d▲ 9 | Classic | (13) | 600+ | — |
| 2033 |
|
Tech Review Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3930d▼ 228 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2034 |
|
Book Publisher Agency Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2830d▲ 69 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 2037 |
|
Mavix Education Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3930d▼ 166 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2038 |
|
QuickBiz Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1430d▼ 35 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 2039 |
|
Cleaning Light Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 3630d▼ 258 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 2043 |
|
Bosa Advertising Agency Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 530d▼ 220 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 2044 |
|
Extension Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1730d▲ 26 | Classic | (2) | 800+ | — |
| 2045 |
|
Ignite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 130d▼ 14 | Classic | (57) | 1K+ | — |
| 2046 |
|
Blogup Diary Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 4930d▼ 164 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2048 |
|
Lead News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 4730d▼ 89 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2049 |
|
Newspaper Eye Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 230d▲ 12 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2051 |
|
Epic Business Event Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 330d▬ | Classic | — | 500+ | — |
| 2052 |
|
Supermarket Shopping Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 1930d▲ 119 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2053 |
|
NewsAlt Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1030d▼ 7 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 2054 |
|
Estore Woocommerce Updated 7 days ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 330d▲ 13 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 2056 |
|
Chilly Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 730d▲ 9 | Classic | (2) | 900+ | — |
| 2057 |
|
Matina Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1230d▼ 17 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2058 |
|
Bosa Finance Company Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 487d▼ 14530d▼ 487 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 2059 |
|
Multiblog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 7630d▼ 298 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2061 |
|
City Hall Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 730d▲ 18 | Classic | (4) | 900+ | — |
| 2063 |
|
ExS Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 2730d▼ 19 | Classic | (20) | 700+ | — |
| 2065 |
|
Xews Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 16830d▼ 415 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 2067 |
|
Elmira Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 11030d▼ 180 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2069 |
|
Appointment Green Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 730d▲ 23 | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | — |
| 2070 |
|
Lazzari Blog Magazine Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 3830d▼ 255 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 2072 |
|
Elegant Jewellery Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 630d▼ 406 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2073 |
|
CleanLite Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 10830d▼ 359 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 2075 |
|
IT Services Management Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3830d▼ 159 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2076 |
|
Popularis Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 630d▲ 11 | Classic | (4) | 800+ | — |
| 2077 |
|
News25 Prime Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 4630d▼ 343 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2078 |
|
Saaya Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 3130d▲ 63 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2080 |
|
Feather Magazine Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 430d▲ 18 | Classic | (5) | 900+ | — |
| 2081 |
|
Ignite Grocery Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 6230d▼ 124 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 2083 |
|
Mavix Medical Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 8330d▼ 155 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2084 |
|
Flex Travel Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 4230d▼ 259 | Classic | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 2085 |
|
SKT Therapist Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1830d▼ 162 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2087 |
|
Shifters Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1530d▲ 39 | Classic | (1) | 800+ | — |
| 2090 |
|
Color MagazineX Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 3130d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2093 |
|
Tenzin News Magazine Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 1030d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2094 |
|
Clean Fotografie Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 530d▲ 26 | Classic | (8) | 900+ | — |
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 2026-10-25, 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 2026-10-25, 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.