| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 434 |
|
Profolio Fse Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1530d▼ 110 | Block | — | 200+ | 27 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 436 |
|
Adwa Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 457dnew30dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 7 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 438 |
|
Clothes Boutique Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 730d▼ 17 | Block | — | 400+ | 18 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 440 |
|
Online Library Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 1117d▼ 22630d▼ 308 | Block | — | 400+ | 19 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 442 |
|
Link Folio Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1230d▼ 4 | Block | (5) | 1K+ | 53 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 444 |
|
Thryvewp FSE Pulse Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 7330d▼ 189 | Block | — | 60+ | 5 of 38 · next 70+ |
| 446 |
|
Quiet Press Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 9630dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 9 of 45 · next 60+ |
| 448 |
|
Bizento Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 267dnew30dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 8 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 451 |
|
The Fundraiser Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1730d▼ 72 | Block | — | 200+ | 28 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 452 |
|
Pixel Jewelry Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3530d▼ 177 | Block | — | 70+ | 6 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 453 |
|
Unstruction Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 530d▼ 13 | Block | — | 500+ | 21 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 454 |
|
DigitalGrove Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1530d▼ 102 | Block | (1) | 800+ | 14 of 39 · next 900+ |
| 457 |
|
Ianus Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 5530d▼ 214 | Block | — | 70+ | 7 of 41 · next 80+ |
| 459 |
|
Strakture Minimal Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3830d▼ 138 | Block | — | 100+ | 32 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 461 |
|
Startorg Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 330d▲ 10 | Block | — | 1K+ | 55 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 462 |
|
Music Event Artist Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 230d▼ 4 | Block | — | 400+ | 20 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 463 |
|
Pulse Folio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1930d▼ 100 | Block | — | 200+ | 30 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 465 |
|
Bike Repair Garage Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2030d▼ 53 | Block | — | 300+ | 22 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 468 |
|
Daily News Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1130d▼ 81 | Block | (1) | 500+ | 23 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 469 |
|
Substrata Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1830d▼ 34 | Block | — | 100+ | 33 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 470 |
|
Business Enterprise Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2130d▼ 81 | Block | — | 200+ | 33 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 471 |
|
Superb Lifestyle Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3630d▼ 149 | Block | — | 100+ | 34 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 472 |
|
PostBlog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1830d▼ 43 | Block | (2) | 600+ | 12 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 473 |
|
Beauty Ecommerce X Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1430d▼ 16 | Block | — | 500+ | 24 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 478 |
|
SWP Psychology Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 317d▼ 2830dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 6 of 48 · next 40+ |
| 479 |
|
Church FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 430d▼ 15 | Block | (2) | 700+ | 18 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 480 |
|
Blanky Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 930d▼ 46 | Block | — | 200+ | 34 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 481 |
|
Quantum Computing Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1830d▼ 64 | Block | — | 400+ | 21 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 488 |
|
Elevated Lite Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 730d▲ 5 | Block | (2) | 1K+ | 58 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 490 |
|
Vesperia Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 7530dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 8 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 491 |
|
Blockskit Portfolio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 2730d▼ 88 | Block | — | 200+ | 35 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 494 |
|
Blockscape Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 730d▼ 2 | Block | (4) | 1K+ | 59 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 496 |
|
Agencygrove Marketing Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5430dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 6 of 38 · next 70+ |
| 499 |
|
DigitalGrove Dark Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 4430d▼ 234 | Block | — | 100+ | 35 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 500 |
|
Fashion Nook Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2830d▼ 61 | Block | — | 200+ | 36 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 501 |
|
Casual Fashion Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3330d▼ 159 | Block | — | 100+ | 36 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 504 |
|
Charity and Nonprofit Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1430d▼ 13 | Block | — | 500+ | 26 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 507 |
|
Pro Portfolio Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1830d▼ 51 | Block | — | 300+ | 24 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 509 |
|
Blockskit Corporate Agency Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 630d▼ 20 | Block | — | 400+ | 25 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 515 |
|
Gutenify Base Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 430d▲ 2 | Block | (1) | 1K+ | 62 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 522 |
|
Enterprise One Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 10030dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 9 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 525 |
|
Thryvewp FSE Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4530d▼ 153 | Block | — | 200+ | 39 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 526 |
|
Bharat AI Marketing Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2530d▼ 76 | Block | (2) | 200+ | 40 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 531 |
|
Book Store Lite Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2230d▼ 26 | Block | — | 200+ | 41 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 532 |
|
Online Personal Trainer Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2630d▼ 54 | Block | — | 400+ | 28 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 535 |
|
Book Store Cart Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2330d▼ 73 | Block | — | 100+ | 40 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 539 |
|
Everyday Fashion Nook Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 4030d▼ 156 | Block | — | 100+ | 41 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 540 |
|
Educational Blocks Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1030d▼ 10 | Block | (2) | 1K+ | 63 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 545 |
|
Blog FSE Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1130d▼ 8 | Block | — | 1K+ | 65 of 200 · next 2K+ |
| 547 |
|
Cosmetics Stores Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▼ 5530d▼ 191 | Block | — | 100+ | 42 of 300 · next 200+ |
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.