| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6231 |
|
Mondrian Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 2930d▼ 41 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6245 |
|
Editing Welcome One Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5230d▼ 238 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6247 |
|
Tailor Stylist Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 4230d▼ 251 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6255 |
|
Journey Tourism Two Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 10330d▼ 171 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6272 |
|
Specials Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5130d▲ 120 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6275 |
|
Narzo Lite Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5330d▼ 274 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6291 |
|
TributeToGovPress Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 3030d▼ 50 | Block | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 6297 |
|
Beauty Makeup Stylist Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5730d▼ 240 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 6298 |
|
Loïc Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 557d▲ 2230d▼ 356 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6309 |
|
Consulting Blocks Updated 5 hours ago | 1d▼ 617d▼ 4130d▲ 3 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6332 |
|
Caretaker Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 1530d▼ 5 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6344 |
|
Software CMS Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 647d▼ 3330d▼ 326 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6366 |
|
Travelyo Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3730d▼ 168 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6375 |
|
Baboon Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3030d▼ 240 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6378 |
|
Leviup Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 7030d▼ 376 | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 6385 |
|
Compendium Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3730d▼ 109 | Block | (1) | 30+ | — |
| 6390 |
|
Shadhin Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 11630d▼ 273 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6393 |
|
Lightreal Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4130d▼ 283 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6426 |
|
PawsCentral Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 19830d▼ 573 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6444 |
|
Gutenify News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2930d▼ 59 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6470 |
|
BlockMe Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3930d▼ 98 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6471 |
|
Radiant Blogger Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 7030d▼ 100 | Block | (2) | 50+ | — |
| 6497 |
|
WENS Inspire Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 5530d▼ 155 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 6504 |
|
Gutenify Biz Focus Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4830d▼ 351 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 6506 |
|
Lifestyle Store Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3930d▼ 169 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6509 |
|
Dark Pastel Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 430d▼ 35 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6518 |
|
Jace Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 337d▼ 2830d▼ 59 | Block | (1) | 70+ | — |
| 6531 |
|
Pinnaclepost Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 457d▲ 7630d▼ 41 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6544 |
|
Omnipress Magazine Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 11830d▼ 253 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 6558 |
|
Cichlid Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 10530d▼ 227 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6565 |
|
Vadan Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 15530d▼ 263 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6576 |
|
T7ix Mercury lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5430d▼ 64 | Block | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 6578 |
|
Nexter FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 517d▼ 8430d▼ 51 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6583 |
|
FashionFusion Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 10030d▼ 195 | Block | (1) | 40+ | — |
| 6589 |
|
Oriole Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4430d▼ 195 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6596 |
|
Themepalace Fashora Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 6030d▼ 172 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 6597 |
|
Shinebuild Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 7830d▼ 233 | Block | — | 10+ | — |
| 6601 |
|
Seedlet (Blocks) Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 3430d▼ 797 | Block | — | 80+ | — |
| 6633 |
|
Circles WP Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4630d▲ 163 | Block | (1) | 20+ | — |
| 6647 |
|
Omnipress Agency Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2330d▼ 164 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 6662 |
|
High Life Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2530d▼ 68 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6682 |
|
FSE Agency Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 8730d▲ 29 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6686 |
|
Kalin Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 4130d▼ 219 | Block | — | 20+ | — |
| 6687 |
|
WC Booster Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 7930d▼ 153 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6691 |
|
Gutenify Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2930d▼ 191 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 6701 |
|
Vulture Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 3230d▼ 77 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 6705 |
|
Juliet's Diary Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4230d▼ 397 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6715 |
|
Chihuahua Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1030d▲ 34 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 6719 |
|
SKT Patterns Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 230d▼ 112 | Block | — | 50+ | — |
| 6724 |
|
Blissed Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4430d▲ 56 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
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.