| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3606 |
|
Creative Business Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 2830d▼ 39 | Classic | (2) | 400+ | — |
| 3608 |
|
Bicycle Repair Shop Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▲ 2430d▼ 189 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3609 |
|
WriteMag Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1130d▼ 54 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3610 |
|
Food Blogger Hub Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 3530d▲ 110 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3611 |
|
ShoBe Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 6430d▼ 218 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 3612 |
|
Mercantile Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1930d▼ 19 | Classic | (27) | 500+ | — |
| 3614 |
|
Book Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 4330d▲ 154 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3615 |
|
AccessPress Root Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1230d▼ 16 | Classic | (16) | 600+ | — |
| 3616 |
|
JustVideo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 530d▼ 41 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3617 |
|
Fashion Outfit Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 5330d▲ 27 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3618 |
|
Mavix Charity Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 730d▼ 158 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 3619 |
|
Interio Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 3930d▼ 156 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3620 |
|
Non Profit Elementor Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 530d▼ 73 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3621 |
|
Creativ Musician Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▲ 330d▼ 29 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3622 |
|
Mavix Portfolio Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 187d▲ 2930d▼ 156 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3623 |
|
BlogShare Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 227d▲ 830d▼ 53 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3624 |
|
Digital Agency Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 5530d▲ 273 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3625 |
|
Multivendor Marketplace Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2530d▼ 160 | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 3626 |
|
The Perfume Shop Updated 10 hours ago | 1d▬7d▼ 10530d▼ 191 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3627 |
|
Sento eMinimal Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 1330d▼ 313 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 3628 |
|
Classic Newspaper Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 25730d▼ 434 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 3630 |
|
Paramatma Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 7330d▼ 463 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 3631 |
|
Own Shope Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 830d▲ 170 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 3634 |
|
Summer Camp Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 5030d▼ 382 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 3635 |
|
Feauty Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 1330d▲ 40 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3636 |
|
Popularis Hub Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1130d▼ 143 | Classic | (2) | 300+ | — |
| 3637 |
|
Atuvi Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2030d▼ 99 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3638 |
|
Consted Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2230d▼ 65 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3639 |
|
Zon Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 5630d▼ 54 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3641 |
|
Blossom Pretty Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 130d▲ 43 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | — |
| 3643 |
|
Shining Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 5730d▼ 285 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3644 |
|
Classic Cosmetics Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1030d▼ 160 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 3645 |
|
Gutenshop Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 4530d▲ 6 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | — |
| 3647 |
|
Neomax Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 10130d▼ 438 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 3648 |
|
Oceanica Lite Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 630d▼ 14 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | — |
| 3649 |
|
Eleto Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 6130d▼ 114 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3650 |
|
Prime Fashion Magazine Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 3030d▼ 129 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 3656 |
|
FotoGraphy Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730d▼ 20 | Classic | (20) | 500+ | — |
| 3657 |
|
GovPress Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | (7) | 600+ | — |
| 3658 |
|
Flexible Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 3130d▼ 43 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3659 |
|
The Church Lite Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1330d▼ 54 | Classic | (1) | 400+ | — |
| 3661 |
|
PressBook Grid Dark Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 830d▼ 42 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3662 |
|
Sento eBlog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 13830d▼ 486 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3664 |
|
Bike Rental Shop Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 2830d▼ 131 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3665 |
|
Abhasa Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 140130d▲ 180 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3666 |
|
Tattoo Studio Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 5630d▼ 127 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3667 |
|
Attorney Lite Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 4930d▼ 352 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3668 |
|
Modern House Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 197d▼ 530d▼ 60 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 3669 |
|
Elina Lite Portfolio Gallery Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 6130d▼ 73 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3670 |
|
Soldsteps Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 6430d▼ 416 | Classic | (1) | 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 2026-09-02, 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.