| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 |
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The9 Pet Veterinary Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 3230d▲ 446 | Classic | — | 100+ | 268 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1853 |
|
Deals Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 387d▼ 6530d▼ 319 | Block | — | 70+ | 39 of 43 · next 80+ |
| 1854 |
|
Consus Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1830d▼ 74 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | 97 of 100 · next 500+ |
| 1855 |
|
Manufacturing Plant Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 2330d▲ 252 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 248 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1856 |
|
Commercial Automation Services Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1430d▼ 30 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 249 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1857 |
|
Graceful Aura Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2630d▼ 176 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | 269 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1858 |
|
Axvart Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 11630d▼ 316 | Block | — | 60+ | 35 of 36 · next 70+ |
| 1859 |
|
Education WDA Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 11230d▼ 227 | Classic | — | 100+ | 270 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1860 |
|
Aasta Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1330d▼ 82 | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 70 of 79 · next 600+ |
| 1861 |
|
Product Review Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 417d▼ 2830d▼ 108 | Classic | — | 100+ | 271 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1862 |
|
Gutentools Food Blog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 130d▼ 148 | Block | — | 100+ | 272 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1863 |
|
Elayne Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 6730d▼ 468 | Block | — | 60+ | 36 of 36 · next 70+ |
| 1864 |
|
SKT Therapist Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 130d▼ 98 | Classic | — | 200+ | 250 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1865 |
|
PressBook Masonry Dark Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 530d▼ 24 | Classic | — | 500+ | 71 of 79 · next 600+ |
| 1866 |
|
Travel Nomad Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 1030d▼ 11 | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 60 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 1867 |
|
CCTV Services Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 267d▼ 17030d▼ 361 | Block | — | 30+ | 47 of 50 · next 40+ |
| 1868 |
|
Kids Camp Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 630d▼ 45 | Classic | (3) | 800+ | 37 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 1869 |
|
Restaurant and Cafe Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 16030d▲ 93 | Classic | (16) | 1K+ | 190 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 1870 |
|
Iknow Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1130d▼ 28 | Classic | (10) | 800+ | 38 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 1871 |
|
Optical Glasses Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 577d▼ 21130dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 44 of 50 · next 20+ |
| 1872 |
|
Flixify Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3730d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 300+ | 163 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1873 |
|
Church Community Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 6530d▼ 116 | Block | — | 50+ | 41 of 46 · next 60+ |
| 1874 |
|
Spike Music Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 2130d▼ 99 | Block | — | 200+ | 251 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1875 |
|
Elegant Writer Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 730d▼ 66 | Classic | — | 300+ | 164 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1876 |
|
Ecology Park Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 12730d▼ 205 | Block | — | 100+ | 273 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1877 |
|
HoneyPress Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 8830d▼ 112 | Classic | (12) | 900+ | 32 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 1878 |
|
Academy FSE Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 7330d▼ 193 | Block | — | 200+ | 252 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1879 |
|
Vividone Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 4230d▼ 260 | Block | — | 100+ | 274 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1880 |
|
Initial Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 9930d▼ 277 | Classic | — | 100+ | 275 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1881 |
|
BoostUp Business Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 1130d▼ 60 | Block | — | 300+ | 165 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 1882 |
|
SKT Laboratory Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 507d▼ 34230d▼ 782 | Classic | — | 10+ | 45 of 50 · next 20+ |
| 1883 |
|
Idyllic Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 187d▬30d▼ 33 | Classic | (19) | 1K+ | 191 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 1884 |
|
Magpoint Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 530d▼ 133 | Classic | — | 100+ | 276 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1885 |
|
Formula Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 6030d▲ 44 | Classic | (4) | 500+ | 72 of 79 · next 600+ |
| 1886 |
|
Blogprise Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 157d▲ 830d▼ 85 | Classic | — | 200+ | 253 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1887 |
|
Joyas Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 2430d▼ 24 | Classic | (2) | 500+ | 73 of 79 · next 600+ |
| 1888 |
|
Window Cleaning Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 4730d▼ 214 | Block | — | 70+ | 40 of 43 · next 80+ |
| 1889 |
|
Bakery Patisserie Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 4530d▼ 172 | Classic | — | 100+ | 277 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1890 |
|
Gutentools Saas Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 17230d▼ 506 | Block | — | 40+ | 56 of 62 · next 50+ |
| 1891 |
|
Coaching Center Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 10830d▼ 328 | Block | — | 40+ | 57 of 62 · next 50+ |
| 1892 |
|
NewsCover Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 4630d▲ 33 | Classic | — | 600+ | 62 of 64 · next 700+ |
| 1893 |
|
Restaurant Recipe Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▬30d▼ 12 | Classic | (12) | 1K+ | 192 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 1894 |
|
Full News Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 430d▼ 69 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 254 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1895 |
|
Siara Digital Solutions Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 837d▼ 22830d▼ 716 | Classic | — | 30+ | 48 of 50 · next 40+ |
| 1896 |
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ST Currency Exchange Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 13530d▼ 547 | Classic | — | 10+ | 46 of 50 · next 20+ |
| 1897 |
|
Color Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4030d▼ 208 | Classic | — | 200+ | 255 of 272 · next 300+ |
| 1898 |
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Indio Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1130d▼ 168 | Block | — | 100+ | 278 of 306 · next 200+ |
| 1899 |
|
BlockMag Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 530d▼ 11 | Block | (4) | 500+ | 74 of 79 · next 600+ |
| 1900 |
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Bloggist Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 230d▼ 65 | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 193 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 1901 |
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PhotoBrust Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▼ 50 | Block | — | 500+ | 75 of 79 · next 600+ |
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 2026-09-02, 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 2026-09-02, 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.