| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4846 |
|
Alpha Patterns Updated 3 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1730d▼ 131 | Block | (1) | 90+ | — |
| 4862 |
|
Filmways Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2030d▼ 179 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4866 |
|
Mobix Store Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1730d▼ 334 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 4871 |
|
Fashivo Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1030d▼ 111 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4875 |
|
SmileX Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 6230d▼ 230 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4886 |
|
RebootWP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 297d▼ 2530d▼ 142 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 4899 |
|
Bluetone Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 6030d▼ 220 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 4915 |
|
Business Coach Blocks Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5230d▼ 62 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4918 |
|
SwiftStore Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 367d▼ 3230d▼ 136 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4925 |
|
Safa Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 477d▲ 1130d▼ 18 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 4946 |
|
Gutena Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2930d▼ 94 | Block | (5) | 100+ | — |
| 4951 |
|
Chanson Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 4930d▼ 7 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 4952 |
|
CTLG Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 357d▼ 7930d▼ 109 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4953 |
|
Journey Turism Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3830d▼ 178 | Block | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 4957 |
|
Business Blitz Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 6830d▼ 37 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 4987 |
|
Hello FSE Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 330d▼ 231 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 4991 |
|
Eclipse Creative Portfolio Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 4830d▼ 101 | Block | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 5009 |
|
Novel Writer Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 337d▼ 11430d▼ 199 | Block | (1) | 80+ | — |
| 5013 |
|
WC Fashion Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 7430d▲ 143 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5014 |
|
Moviescript Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 2930d▲ 54 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 5015 |
|
Barbel Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2130d▼ 190 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5016 |
|
Readers Digest Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 6030d▼ 238 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 5023 |
|
Tortoise Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▲ 1030d▼ 57 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 5027 |
|
creativivi Updated 2 years ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3030d▼ 213 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5029 |
|
CorporateCrafter Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1530d▼ 16 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5030 |
|
VillaVista Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 10030d▼ 173 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5039 |
|
FSE Cloths Rental Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 22430d▼ 436 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 5052 |
|
Ahmes Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 11030d▼ 287 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 5068 |
|
Danva Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 347d▲ 1730d▼ 251 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 5075 |
|
WorkFolio Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 7630d▼ 148 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5078 |
|
Psychedeli Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 497d▼ 12830d▼ 236 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5084 |
|
Physical Therapy Updated 2 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 4430d▼ 197 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5085 |
|
Nuvio Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 10830d▼ 277 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 5087 |
|
Gutenify Shoppe Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1830d▼ 69 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5088 |
|
Biralo Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 4330d▼ 242 | Block | — | 70+ | — |
| 5123 |
|
Personal Bodyguard Updated 4 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 13130d▼ 202 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5129 |
|
Radiant Home Decor Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 16030d▼ 360 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 5132 |
|
Yoga Trainer Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3630d▼ 53 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 5140 |
|
Travel Me Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 3330d▼ 31 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 5154 |
|
Crossfit Block Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 3030d▼ 39 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 5171 |
|
FSE Baseball Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 430d▼ 81 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5173 |
|
Drweb Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4130d▼ 86 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5174 |
|
Goldstar FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 6030d▼ 14 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 5194 |
|
Gutenic Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 13730d▼ 288 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5205 |
|
Restaurant Centric Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 6430d▼ 366 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 5224 |
|
Alpha Brunch Cafe Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▲ 6130d▼ 45 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 5231 |
|
Spoken English Classes Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 1130d▼ 142 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 5236 |
|
Intense Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 6030d▼ 77 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 5239 |
|
Neusail Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 5030d▲ 70 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 5242 |
|
Allele Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 64 | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
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 2026-09-04, 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 2026-09-04, 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.