| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2578 |
|
Avantex Construction Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1330d▼ 8 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2579 |
|
Kalasakti Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 797d▼ 4730d▼ 380 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2580 |
|
Alante eShop Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 567d▲ 8730d▼ 261 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 2581 |
|
Milton Lite Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1430d▲ 11 | Classic | (6) | 500+ | — |
| 2582 |
|
Business Event Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 630d▼ 29 | Classic | (2) | 500+ | — |
| 2587 |
|
Cele Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 37dnew30dnew | Classic | (6) | 800+ | — |
| 2588 |
|
ST Ayurvedic Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 6130d▼ 694 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2589 |
|
CoverStory Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 330d▼ 45 | Classic | — | 400+ | — |
| 2590 |
|
Classic Gaming Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3530d▼ 246 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 2591 |
|
Newsport Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2130d▼ 32 | Classic | (2) | 700+ | — |
| 2592 |
|
Bosa Education Zone Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 487d▼ 4030d▼ 163 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 2594 |
|
VW Modern Kitchen Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 757d▼ 11430d▼ 686 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2596 |
|
Aether Blog Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6530d▼ 267 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 2597 |
|
Green Nursery Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 14530d▼ 180 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 2598 |
|
Honeypress Dark Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3430d▼ 90 | Classic | (2) | 400+ | — |
| 2599 |
|
Buildora Architect Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 497d▲ 7430d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2600 |
|
Education Business Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2330d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 500+ | — |
| 2601 |
|
Real Estate Elementor Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 2030d▼ 81 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2602 |
|
Bouquet Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 27dnew30dnew | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | — |
| 2604 |
|
Bosa Restaurant Cafe Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1730d▼ 124 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2605 |
|
Business Association Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 2730d▼ 247 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2606 |
|
Bootstrap Basic Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 430d▬ | Classic | (13) | 1K+ | — |
| 2607 |
|
Education Elementor Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 2830d▼ 151 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2609 |
|
Modern Storytelling Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 830d▲ 3 | Classic | — | 600+ | — |
| 2610 |
|
Yivic Lite Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 1630d▼ 35 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 2611 |
|
Restaurant Elementor Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 7630d▲ 16 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2612 |
|
Ephemeris Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 130d▼ 49 | Classic | (5) | 700+ | — |
| 2613 |
|
Rental Estate Realtor Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 1130d▼ 339 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 2615 |
|
Transportex Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 330d▼ 13 | Classic | (4) | 700+ | — |
| 2617 |
|
Hotel Elegance Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 237d▲ 3130d▼ 364 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2618 |
|
Fiona Blog Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3530d▼ 91 | Classic | (5) | 400+ | — |
| 2621 |
|
flowp Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 7330d▼ 125 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 2622 |
|
Pedicure Makeup Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 7330d▼ 169 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 2623 |
|
Blogty Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2830d▲ 74 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2627 |
|
Massage Therapy Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 6230d▼ 163 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 2628 |
|
ExS Logistics Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 1030d▼ 107 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2631 |
|
Industrial Revolution Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 5130d▼ 150 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 2632 |
|
Archaeology Museums Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 230d▼ 389 | Classic | (8) | 100+ | — |
| 2633 |
|
Bosa Resort Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 6730d▼ 101 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 2634 |
|
Blossom Diaries Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4530d▲ 62 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2635 |
|
SKT Nurse Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▼ 1830d▼ 13 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 2636 |
|
Ecommerce Watch Store Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 7430d▼ 189 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 2637 |
|
Dark Mode Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2330d▲ 41 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2638 |
|
Spice Software Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1330d▼ 35 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | — |
| 2640 |
|
Krystal Lawyer Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1830d▼ 7 | Classic | (2) | 600+ | — |
| 2642 |
|
Archive News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 417d▼ 73330d▼ 836 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2643 |
|
New Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3930d▼ 61 | Classic | (10) | 600+ | — |
| 2644 |
|
Koyel Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2830d▼ 61 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2645 |
|
Spa Parlor Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3730d▼ 242 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 2646 |
|
Crockery Store Updated 7 hours ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 12330d▼ 172 | Classic | — | 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 2026-09-03, 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.