| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 |
|
News Spark Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 530d▼ 15 | Classic | — | 300+ | 3 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 131 |
|
Flash Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 5 | Classic | (259) | 10K+ | 16 of 24 · next 20K+ |
| 133 |
|
NewsNova Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 6 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 134 |
|
Newscrunch Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 3 | Classic | (12) | 5K+ | 4 of 15 · next 6K+ |
| 137 |
|
ReviewNews Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 330d▼ 8 | Classic | (6) | 1K+ | 8 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 138 |
|
Polite News Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 630d▼ 39 | Classic | — | 100+ | 7 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 139 |
|
Virtue Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330d▲ 8 | Classic | (224) | 10K+ | 17 of 24 · next 20K+ |
| 140 |
|
Kubelio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1230d▲ 123 | Classic | — | 400+ | 6 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 141 |
|
Bosa Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 7 | Classic | (9) | 8K+ | 6 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 142 |
|
Blogier Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430d▼ 4 | Classic | (2) | 3K+ | 9 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 143 |
|
Blog Over Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 830d▼ 17 | Classic | (4) | 700+ | 3 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 144 |
|
Blog Over News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1730d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 300+ | 4 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 146 |
|
Frankfurt News Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 930d▼ 14 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 9 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 150 |
|
Responsive Updated 19 hours ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 230d▲ 9 | Classic | (559) | 10K+ | 18 of 24 · next 20K+ |
| 152 |
|
Arvity Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 1 of 41 · next 70+ |
| 153 |
|
ListingHive Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▲ 8 | Classic | (19) | 9K+ | 3 of 8 · next 10K+ |
| 154 |
|
Elsewhere Magazine Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 530d▼ 40 | Classic | — | 200+ | 2 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 155 |
|
NewsOnline Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 34 | Classic | — | 200+ | 3 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 156 |
|
CircuitNews Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 630d▲ 8 | Classic | — | 400+ | 7 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 157 |
|
Uncut News Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 8 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 160 |
|
Intentionally Blank Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 330d▲ 5 | Classic | (7) | 10K+ | 19 of 24 · next 20K+ |
| 162 |
|
NewsMemo Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 230d▼ 22 | Classic | — | 900+ | 2 of 34 · next 1K+ |
| 163 |
|
Blog Journal Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2430dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 9 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 164 |
|
Blog Bee Mag Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1730dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 10 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 166 |
|
NewsTwenty Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1130d▼ 31 | Classic | — | 800+ | 4 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 167 |
|
NewsContrast Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1630d▼ 49 | Classic | — | 300+ | 5 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 169 |
|
Mania eCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 530d▼ 17 | Classic | — | 100+ | 11 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 170 |
|
Rubik Mag Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 50+ | 2 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 171 |
|
Blogtimes Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 630d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 800+ | 5 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 172 |
|
Alo Blog Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | (1) | 70+ | 1 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 175 |
|
eShopKit Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 530d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 400+ | 8 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 176 |
|
Graceful Pixel Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 25 | Classic | — | 500+ | 6 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 178 |
|
Shapely Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 130d▼ 6 | Classic | (67) | 10K+ | 20 of 24 · next 20K+ |
| 180 |
|
BlogArise Updated 3 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430d▼ 11 | Classic | (7) | 4K+ | 4 of 21 · next 5K+ |
| 181 |
|
Blog Bee Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1730d▼ 57 | Classic | — | 200+ | 5 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 182 |
|
Newsum Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2130d▼ 95 | Classic | — | 100+ | 15 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 186 |
|
Blogger Mag Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1430d▼ 44 | Classic | — | 400+ | 9 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 187 |
|
News Access Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2030d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 500+ | 7 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 190 |
|
Graceful Royal Blog Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1930dnew | Classic | — | 70+ | 2 of 48 · next 80+ |
| 191 |
|
Travel Monster Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430d▬ | Classic | (5) | 4K+ | 6 of 21 · next 5K+ |
| 192 |
|
Bloggers Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 630d▼ 18 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 14 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 193 |
|
HighNews Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 330d▼ 71 | Classic | — | 200+ | 6 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 194 |
|
Donovan Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▬ | Classic | (24) | 9K+ | 4 of 8 · next 10K+ |
| 196 |
|
MoreNews Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (66) | 5K+ | 5 of 15 · next 6K+ |
| 197 |
|
ChromeNews Updated 2 days ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130d▼ 5 | Classic | (88) | 5K+ | 6 of 15 · next 6K+ |
| 198 |
|
NewsExo Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 630d▼ 14 | Classic | (5) | 2K+ | 5 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 199 |
|
Minimalio Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▲ 230d▼ 1 | Classic | (87) | 2K+ | 6 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 201 |
|
NewsGo Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1330d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 900+ | 3 of 34 · next 1K+ |
| 203 |
|
Highlight Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▬ | Classic | (29) | 8K+ | 7 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 205 |
|
Bard Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 230d▲ 4 | Classic | (88) | 8K+ | 8 of 13 · next 9K+ |
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 2026-10-23, 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 2026-10-23, 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.