| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4480 |
|
Elvotix FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 907d▼ 22330d▼ 316 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4481 |
|
FSE Soccer Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 9330d▼ 129 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4493 |
|
Animal Clinic Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 26430d▼ 169 | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 4494 |
|
Educator Academy Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 1147d▼ 22830d▼ 131 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4495 |
|
Kitchence Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4730d▼ 114 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4509 |
|
ClickGrove Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 18530d▼ 299 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4513 |
|
Gutenify Fit Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 4230d▼ 103 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4525 |
|
SolarGrove Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 367d▲ 1030d▲ 44 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4527 |
|
Kortez Preschool Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 5130d▼ 172 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 4529 |
|
FashionGrove Trendy Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 6130d▼ 322 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 4532 |
|
Vemity Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 577d▼ 10030d▼ 159 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4548 |
|
Tourister Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 2930d▼ 145 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4566 |
|
Raising FSE Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 9730d▼ 169 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4567 |
|
Kortez Beat Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4230d▼ 161 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4568 |
|
Cafeina Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1130d▼ 160 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4569 |
|
FSE Education School Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 6130d▼ 121 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4585 |
|
Kandinsky Bento Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 8230d▼ 76 | Block | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 4591 |
|
Trekking Blocks Updated 10 hours ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4730d▼ 179 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 4593 |
|
LIQUID AIR Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3130d▼ 19 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4600 |
|
JazzyGrid Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3530d▬ | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4601 |
|
Gutenify Bizlite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 5530d▼ 71 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4610 |
|
Event Camera Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 15430d▼ 1006 | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 4618 |
|
Hoopoe Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▼ 3230d▼ 123 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4621 |
|
Zummo Prime Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3930d▼ 169 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4623 |
|
Trend Business Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 10930d▼ 464 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4634 |
|
Ice Cream Dish Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 4930d▼ 394 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4644 |
|
Travel Mates Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 307d▼ 6330d▼ 282 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4653 |
|
Classified Listings Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 7330d▼ 271 | Block | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 4661 |
|
Mozis Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 9230d▼ 356 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4679 |
|
Tutu Sports Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 3530d▼ 143 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4686 |
|
WENS Explore Ease Lite Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 687d▼ 4830d▼ 145 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4691 |
|
Dermatologist Clinic Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 13430d▼ 315 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 4694 |
|
Gemstone Jewelry Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4330d▼ 192 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4710 |
|
Restaurant Chef Updated 10 hours ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 8930d▼ 163 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4718 |
|
Cigma Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2430d▼ 86 | Block | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 4720 |
|
QuantumLite Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2830d▼ 281 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4728 |
|
Alpha Health Coach Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1630d▲ 32 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4743 |
|
successpath Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4330d▼ 274 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4768 |
|
Havi Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2630d▼ 158 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4786 |
|
Hakoniwa Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2130d▼ 88 | Block | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 4787 |
|
Circus Fair Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 10830d▼ 313 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4790 |
|
WENS Explore Ease Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3930d▼ 194 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4795 |
|
Landscape Farm Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 6730d▼ 117 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4796 |
|
Ovantis Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 29930d▼ 524 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 4798 |
|
Building Architect Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 2930d▼ 136 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4810 |
|
Tropical Island Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 267d▼ 2730d▼ 153 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 4812 |
|
Clothing Apparel Shop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 6530d▼ 270 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 4819 |
|
deltra Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 20130d▼ 402 | Block | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 4823 |
|
Evento Corp Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 9330d▼ 43 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4828 |
|
Travelaero Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1930d▼ 54 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
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.