| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2134 |
|
Impressive Blog Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 3330d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2135 |
|
Kortez Cafe Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 867d▼ 2030d▼ 729 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 2137 |
|
Medical Store Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 630d▼ 120 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2138 |
|
Gutenify Restaurant Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2930d▼ 8 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2139 |
|
Newsexpress Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 5130d▼ 164 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2140 |
|
Builders Landing Page Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1530d▲ 5 | Classic | (2) | 800+ | — |
| 2143 |
|
Daily Newspaper Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1230d▲ 7 | Classic | — | 400+ | — |
| 2145 |
|
Fast Press Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2130d▼ 43 | Classic | (2) | 500+ | — |
| 2146 |
|
Popularis Writer Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 5630d▼ 86 | Classic | (3) | 700+ | — |
| 2147 |
|
Appointment Red Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1230d▼ 18 | Classic | (5) | 1K+ | — |
| 2148 |
|
Bosa Charity Firm Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 3230d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2149 |
|
Travel Influencer Blogs Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▲ 330d▼ 97 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2150 |
|
Newsbulk Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 2330d▼ 34 | Classic | (3) | 600+ | — |
| 2151 |
|
Fluid Basics Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 230d▼ 12 | Classic | (2) | 700+ | — |
| 2152 |
|
VW Radio Station Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 3030d▼ 254 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2153 |
|
Home Gadget Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 10930d▼ 223 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 2154 |
|
Business Company TWP Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 21530d▼ 715 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2156 |
|
Author Book Publisher Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5330d▼ 125 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 2157 |
|
Electrical Services Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 977d▼ 11530d▼ 205 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 2158 |
|
StartKit Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1830d▼ 25 | Classic | (35) | 800+ | — |
| 2161 |
|
Stacy Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 2230d▼ 52 | Classic | (2) | 900+ | — |
| 2162 |
|
Blogging Essentials Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3430d▼ 41 | Classic | — | 400+ | — |
| 2164 |
|
Simple Modern Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 447d▼ 36330d▼ 442 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 2165 |
|
Radiant Blog Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3230d▼ 126 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2166 |
|
Popularis Business Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2530d▼ 85 | Classic | (1) | 500+ | — |
| 2167 |
|
NexProperty Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1630d▼ 35 | Classic | (1) | 600+ | — |
| 2168 |
|
Shop And Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1330d▼ 141 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 2169 |
|
Leslie Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 2130d▼ 4 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | — |
| 2171 |
|
Paws and Care Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 330d▼ 142 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 2173 |
|
News It Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 5330d▼ 227 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2175 |
|
Clean Journal Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 330d▲ 8 | Classic | (12) | 1K+ | — |
| 2176 |
|
Anime Stream Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 8530d▼ 343 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2177 |
|
Rectified Magazine Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4830d▼ 152 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2178 |
|
PawWell Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 857d▼ 1830d▼ 713 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 2179 |
|
LocalNews Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 430d▲ 15 | Classic | (3) | 400+ | — |
| 2180 |
|
Catch Evolution Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 430d▲ 4 | Classic | (34) | 1K+ | — |
| 2181 |
|
Ecommerce Store Elementor Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4430d▼ 165 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2183 |
|
Bosa Portfolio Bio Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1630d▼ 139 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2184 |
|
Magazineplus Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 230dnew | Classic | (2) | 600+ | — |
| 2185 |
|
Real Newspapers Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 10230d▼ 238 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2186 |
|
Bosa Crypto Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▼ 5230d▼ 116 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2188 |
|
Minimalist Builder Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1530d▼ 33 | Classic | — | 500+ | — |
| 2189 |
|
Street Food Truck Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 1730d▼ 120 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 2190 |
|
Freesia Empire Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 230d▲ 3 | Classic | (25) | 1K+ | — |
| 2192 |
|
Bosa Real Estate Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 630d▼ 54 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2193 |
|
Savona Updated 9 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1130d▼ 19 | Classic | (6) | 900+ | — |
| 2194 |
|
Nishiki Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 830d▼ 3 | Classic | (3) | 900+ | — |
| 2195 |
|
Catch Everest Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 530d▲ 11 | Classic | (56) | 1K+ | — |
| 2196 |
|
Color Newspaper Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3130d▼ 8 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2197 |
|
Arke Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 230d▼ 25 | Classic | (11) | 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 2026-09-03, 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 2026-09-03, 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.