| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 |
|
Kids Camp Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1430d▲ 28 | Classic | (3) | 800+ | 39 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 1853 |
|
Blogger Portal Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 6130d▼ 102 | Classic | — | 300+ | 146 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1854 |
|
Alankar Jewelry Store Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1230d▼ 27 | Classic | — | 100+ | 283 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1855 |
|
Corvine Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1730d▼ 90 | Classic | — | 100+ | 284 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1856 |
|
WP Documentation Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 5330d▼ 115 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | 285 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1857 |
|
Aasta Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030d▲ 19 | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 75 of 78 · next 600+ |
| 1858 |
|
Packers Logistic Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 14630d▼ 275 | Block | — | 60+ | 46 of 49 · next 70+ |
| 1859 |
|
Driftor Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 237d▼ 7230d▼ 262 | Block | — | 60+ | 47 of 49 · next 70+ |
| 1860 |
|
News25 Breaking Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4530d▼ 399 | Classic | — | 100+ | 286 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1861 |
|
Graceful Joy Blog Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 2430d▼ 173 | Classic | — | 100+ | 287 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1862 |
|
Envo Marketplace Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1130d▲ 96 | Classic | (2) | 700+ | 52 of 57 · next 800+ |
| 1863 |
|
Writers Haven Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 1030d▼ 4 | Block | (1) | 300+ | 147 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1864 |
|
Airin Blog Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1430d▲ 43 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 148 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1865 |
|
Atua Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 830d▲ 1 | Classic | (5) | 400+ | 87 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1866 |
|
Blog Feeds Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2030d▼ 183 | Classic | — | 200+ | 222 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1867 |
|
Venture Grove Lite Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1030d▼ 3 | Block | — | 100+ | 288 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1868 |
|
VW Lifestyle Blog Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 3430d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 200+ | 223 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1869 |
|
Floral Decor Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 6830d▼ 206 | Block | — | 50+ | 47 of 49 · next 60+ |
| 1870 |
|
Mechanic Car Repair Updated 5 days ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 1830d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 200+ | 224 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1871 |
|
Travel Nomad Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1030d▲ 17 | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 53 of 57 · next 800+ |
| 1872 |
|
WENS FitZone Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 9530d▼ 253 | Block | — | 80+ | 36 of 40 · next 90+ |
| 1873 |
|
Idyllic Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 830d▲ 18 | Classic | (19) | 1K+ | 184 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1874 |
|
Classica Press Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3130d▼ 169 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | 289 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1875 |
|
Consus Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1730d▼ 10 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | 88 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1876 |
|
Bloggist Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1330d▲ 25 | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 185 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1877 |
|
Graceful Personal Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 5630d▼ 49 | Classic | — | 200+ | 225 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1878 |
|
Newsclip Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 737d▼ 10630d▼ 318 | Classic | — | 40+ | 53 of 58 · next 50+ |
| 1879 |
|
Flex Home Decor Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 4630d▼ 12 | Classic | — | 100+ | 290 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1880 |
|
HoneyPress Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 630d▲ 16 | Classic | (12) | 800+ | 40 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 1881 |
|
Restaurant Recipe Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 130d▲ 16 | Classic | (12) | 1K+ | 186 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1882 |
|
Newsium Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 630d▼ 14 | Classic | (26) | 800+ | 41 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 1883 |
|
Bosa Digital Marketing Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 1530d▼ 100 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 149 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1884 |
|
Avire Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 1630d▲ 202 | Classic | — | 300+ | 150 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1885 |
|
Verbosa Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 230d▲ 39 | Classic | (21) | 1K+ | 187 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1886 |
|
Bosa Event Conference Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 3030d▼ 24 | Classic | — | 300+ | 151 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1887 |
|
FSE Transportation Company Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 430d▼ 70 | Block | — | 100+ | 291 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1888 |
|
JetNews Magazine Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1430d▼ 43 | Block | — | 200+ | 226 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1889 |
|
Wira Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 3230d▼ 147 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | 48 of 49 · next 60+ |
| 1890 |
|
SplashNews Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 430d▼ 12 | Classic | — | 600+ | 65 of 66 · next 700+ |
| 1891 |
|
LandingSiteFree Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 330d▼ 50 | Block | — | 200+ | 227 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1892 |
|
ConsultEdge Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 11030d▼ 609 | Classic | — | 30+ | 62 of 65 · next 40+ |
| 1893 |
|
Leslie Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 207d▼ 5630d▲ 135 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 188 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1894 |
|
Courier Shipping Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 8230d▼ 405 | Classic | — | 40+ | 54 of 58 · next 50+ |
| 1895 |
|
Axivo Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 487d▼ 12530d▼ 615 | Classic | — | 40+ | 55 of 58 · next 50+ |
| 1896 |
|
Commercial Automation Services Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 9030d▼ 66 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | 228 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1897 |
|
Squash Personal Coach Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 427d▼ 6430d▼ 148 | Block | — | 100+ | 292 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1898 |
|
Flaron Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 87d▼ 330d▼ 37 | Block | — | 200+ | 229 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1899 |
|
Timeless Minimal Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 630d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 400+ | 89 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1900 |
|
Origin Canvas Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 307d▲ 3430d▼ 78 | Block | — | 40+ | 56 of 58 · next 50+ |
| 1901 |
|
Period Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 2230d▼ 55 | Classic | (39) | 1K+ | 189 of 195 · next 2K+ |
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 2026-10-25, 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 2026-10-25, 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.