| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1452 |
|
Zeka Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 330d▲ 14 | Classic | — | 600+ | 55 of 66 · next 700+ |
| 1453 |
|
Fashionable Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▲ 2430d▲ 45 | Classic | — | 700+ | 45 of 56 · next 800+ |
| 1454 |
|
Pixel Grove Dark Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 6630d▼ 236 | Block | — | 100+ | 190 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1455 |
|
Redesignee Creative Agency Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 430d▼ 324 | Block | — | 40+ | 39 of 61 · next 50+ |
| 1456 |
|
Eshop Elementor Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 3330d▼ 88 | Classic | — | 300+ | 113 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1457 |
|
Bee Elegant Interior Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 13330d▼ 534 | Block | — | 40+ | 40 of 61 · next 50+ |
| 1458 |
|
CoreLite Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▼ 38530d▼ 491 | Classic | — | 60+ | 32 of 46 · next 70+ |
| 1459 |
|
Catch Base Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▲ 230d▲ 14 | Classic | (34) | 2K+ | 93 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 1460 |
|
Graceful Mag Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 630d▼ 62 | Classic | — | 200+ | 157 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1461 |
|
Welding for Elementor Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 10530d▼ 323 | Classic | — | 40+ | 41 of 61 · next 50+ |
| 1462 |
|
Wiko Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 5730d▼ 197 | Classic | — | 70+ | 27 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 1463 |
|
Gutenify Corporate Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 1330d▼ 13 | Block | (1) | 700+ | 46 of 56 · next 800+ |
| 1464 |
|
Grocery and Organic Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 257d▲ 1430d▼ 9 | Block | (1) | 100+ | 191 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1465 |
|
Academia Education Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 4130d▼ 156 | Classic | — | 60+ | 33 of 46 · next 70+ |
| 1466 |
|
D3 Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4530d▼ 359 | Classic | — | 50+ | 35 of 52 · next 60+ |
| 1467 |
|
Supreme News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 11330d▲ 43 | Classic | — | 200+ | 158 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1468 |
|
Nikkon Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 330d▲ 11 | Classic | (18) | 1K+ | 142 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1469 |
|
Financio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▲ 330d▼ 10 | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 47 of 56 · next 800+ |
| 1470 |
|
Modestra Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 1130d▼ 6 | Block | — | 300+ | 114 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1471 |
|
Handmade Craft Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3030d▼ 122 | Classic | — | 80+ | 31 of 39 · next 90+ |
| 1472 |
|
Darken Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 930d▼ 19 | Block | — | 200+ | 159 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1473 |
|
Modern Fashion Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3330d▼ 77 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | 192 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1474 |
|
Mining Industry Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 3530d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 200+ | 160 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1475 |
|
Construction Architect Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 1130d▼ 24 | Block | (2) | 200+ | 161 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1476 |
|
Builder And Developer Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 347d▼ 3930d▼ 91 | Block | — | 200+ | 162 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1477 |
|
SWP Notary Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 7330d▼ 174 | Block | — | 70+ | 28 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 1478 |
|
Career Mentor Coach Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 230d▼ 184 | Block | — | 60+ | 34 of 46 · next 70+ |
| 1479 |
|
Vacation Rental Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 17030dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 42 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1480 |
|
Miyazaki Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 130d▲ 7 | Classic | (5) | 1K+ | 143 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1481 |
|
Newsever Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 1330d▼ 37 | Classic | (53) | 1K+ | 144 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1482 |
|
FSE eCommerce Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 12330d▼ 321 | Classic | — | 40+ | 42 of 61 · next 50+ |
| 1483 |
|
Summer Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 130d▲ 1 | Classic | — | 500+ | 60 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 1484 |
|
Early News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 2230d▼ 161 | Classic | — | 200+ | 163 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1485 |
|
Heliom Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 5630d▼ 223 | Block | — | 100+ | 193 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1486 |
|
Goods and Transport Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 347d▼ 12930d▼ 271 | Block | — | 40+ | 43 of 61 · next 50+ |
| 1487 |
|
Ecommerce Trendy Outfits Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 5630d▼ 97 | Block | — | 100+ | 194 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1488 |
|
Green Market Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 287d▼ 3530d▼ 49 | Block | — | 200+ | 164 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1489 |
|
Zita Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 430d▲ 5 | Classic | (18) | 1K+ | 145 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1490 |
|
Spiekermann Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 130d▼ 10 | Block | (2) | 300+ | 115 of 158 · next 400+ |
| 1491 |
|
Blockskit Mobile App Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 7730d▼ 262 | Block | — | 70+ | 29 of 44 · next 80+ |
| 1492 |
|
Videographer Portfolio Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 17330d▼ 607 | Block | — | 40+ | 44 of 61 · next 50+ |
| 1493 |
|
Luxury Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 130d▼ 204 | Classic | — | 100+ | 195 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1494 |
|
Shanti Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 3930d▼ 227 | Block | — | 90+ | 22 of 30 · next 100+ |
| 1495 |
|
Neo Magazine Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▲ 1630d▼ 60 | Classic | — | 200+ | 165 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1496 |
|
Property Luxe Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 17030d▼ 372 | Classic | — | 30+ | 43 of 60 · next 40+ |
| 1497 |
|
Elevate Construction Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 5230d▼ 255 | Block | — | 100+ | 196 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 1498 |
|
Themepalace FSE Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3130d▼ 160 | Block | — | 200+ | 166 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1499 |
|
Fitness and Gym WDA Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5530d▼ 80 | Classic | — | 90+ | 23 of 30 · next 100+ |
| 1500 |
|
Newspaper Magazine Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2530d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 200+ | 167 of 245 · next 300+ |
| 1501 |
|
Bosa Medical Care Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1830d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 100+ | 197 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.