| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 |
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Thinko Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 817d▼ 26530d▼ 825 | Block | — | 20+ | 59 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1903 |
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Bloglife Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 230d▼ 71 | Classic | — | 100+ | 293 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1904 |
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Nutrawell Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 8630d▼ 384 | Block | — | 40+ | 57 of 58 · next 50+ |
| 1905 |
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BoostUp Business Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 130d▲ 8 | Block | — | 300+ | 152 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1906 |
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AstroStar Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 2430d▲ 27 | Classic | — | 200+ | 230 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1907 |
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Flex Photography Shop Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 517d▼ 8430d▼ 569 | Classic | — | 20+ | 60 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1908 |
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Jewelry Outlet Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 6730d▼ 229 | Classic | — | 90+ | 31 of 32 · next 100+ |
| 1909 |
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NXT Electrician Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 15430d▼ 352 | Classic | — | 30+ | 63 of 65 · next 40+ |
| 1910 |
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Feminine Blog FSE Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 9030d▼ 209 | Block | — | 100+ | 294 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1911 |
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Computer Repair Elementor Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 3630d▼ 127 | Classic | — | 100+ | 295 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1912 |
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Isaor Quill Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 19830d▼ 657 | Block | — | 20+ | 61 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1913 |
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Chicago Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1130d▲ 50 | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 190 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1914 |
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Thryvewp Business Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 617d▼ 11430d▼ 218 | Block | — | 80+ | 37 of 40 · next 90+ |
| 1915 |
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Revolution Press Photography Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 7130d▼ 46 | Classic | — | 70+ | 36 of 40 · next 80+ |
| 1916 |
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Origami Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 130d▲ 15 | Classic | (14) | 1K+ | 191 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1917 |
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Shoper Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107d▲ 1330d▼ 40 | Classic | — | 700+ | 54 of 57 · next 800+ |
| 1918 |
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Biz Agency Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 6830d▼ 172 | Block | — | 100+ | 296 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1919 |
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Elegant Portfolio Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▬30d▲ 30 | Classic | (8) | 900+ | 28 of 33 · next 1K+ |
| 1920 |
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Gym Training Center Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 6530d▼ 147 | Block | — | 80+ | 38 of 40 · next 90+ |
| 1921 |
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Iknow Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 230d▼ 23 | Classic | (10) | 700+ | 55 of 57 · next 800+ |
| 1922 |
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Blog Build Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 1877d▼ 19130d▼ 311 | Classic | — | 100+ | 297 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1923 |
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Metro Magazine Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 130d▲ 27 | Classic | (31) | 1K+ | 192 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1924 |
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Rainbow Preschool Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 6430d▼ 103 | Block | — | 100+ | 298 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1925 |
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Own Shop Trend Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2130d▲ 85 | Classic | — | 200+ | 231 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1926 |
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Cide Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 11030d▼ 630 | Classic | — | 30+ | 64 of 65 · next 40+ |
| 1927 |
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DIY Handmade Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 17530d▼ 299 | Block | — | 20+ | 62 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 1928 |
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WP-DOS Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 1430d▼ 42 | Block | (1) | 200+ | 232 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1929 |
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NewsChrome Updated 11 hours ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 2130d▼ 26 | Classic | — | 300+ | 153 of 156 · next 400+ |
| 1930 |
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CreativeGrove Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 10030d▼ 290 | Block | — | 200+ | 233 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1931 |
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Fire Fighter Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 630d▼ 120 | Block | — | 100+ | 299 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1932 |
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Envo Online Store Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 2030d▲ 75 | Classic | (2) | 700+ | 56 of 57 · next 800+ |
| 1933 |
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Newsus Elementor Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 7130d▼ 201 | Classic | — | 200+ | 234 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1934 |
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Funeral Services Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 4230d▼ 158 | Block | — | 80+ | 39 of 40 · next 90+ |
| 1935 |
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Jewelry Market Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 177d▼ 330d▼ 192 | Block | — | 60+ | 48 of 49 · next 70+ |
| 1936 |
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Graceful Glow Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 5230d▼ 218 | Classic | — | 100+ | 300 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1937 |
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LinkBio Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 6630d▼ 121 | Block | — | 100+ | 301 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1938 |
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Esports Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 2830d▼ 143 | Classic | — | 100+ | 302 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1939 |
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Retailsy Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 430d▲ 2 | Classic | (4) | 400+ | 90 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1940 |
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Balanced Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 230d▲ 38 | Classic | (2) | 1K+ | 193 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 1941 |
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Consultup Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 430d▲ 23 | Classic | (17) | 900+ | 29 of 33 · next 1K+ |
| 1942 |
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Newsx Paper Free Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 230d▼ 23 | Classic | — | 200+ | 235 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1943 |
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Hot News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2330d▼ 90 | Classic | — | 200+ | 236 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1944 |
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Swimming Pool Service Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4330d▼ 105 | Block | — | 100+ | 303 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1945 |
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VisualBlogger Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4230d▼ 61 | Block | (1) | 400+ | 91 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 1946 |
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WENS Creative Studios Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 9730d▼ 207 | Block | — | 70+ | 37 of 40 · next 80+ |
| 1947 |
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Green Store Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3530d▼ 134 | Classic | — | 100+ | 304 of 312 · next 200+ |
| 1948 |
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PhotoBrust Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1230d▼ 5 | Block | — | 500+ | 76 of 78 · next 600+ |
| 1949 |
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Contrax Lite Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2230d▼ 23 | Block | — | 200+ | 237 of 246 · next 300+ |
| 1950 |
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Oceanly Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 430d▲ 41 | Classic | (4) | 700+ | 57 of 57 · next 800+ |
| 1951 |
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Themecut Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 197d▼ 9230d▼ 579 | Block | — | 20+ | 63 of 65 · next 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 2026-10-25, 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.