| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 |
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Bakery and Pastry Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 530d▼ 12 | Block | — | 2K+ | 8 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 202 |
|
Highlight Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 330d▲ 2 | Classic | (29) | 8K+ | 7 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 203 |
|
Sankofa Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 28 | Block | — | 500+ | 9 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 204 |
|
NewsLunar Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2030dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 16 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 205 |
|
SpeedBlog Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1930d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 200+ | 6 of 248 · next 300+ |
| 206 |
|
Bard Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 230d▲ 2 | Classic | (88) | 8K+ | 8 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 207 |
|
Digital Newspaper Updated 8 months ago | 1d▬7d▬30d▼ 8 | Classic | (24) | 3K+ | 11 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 208 |
|
FeedBuzz Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 237d▼ 7430dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 3 of 44 · next 70+ |
| 209 |
|
Uptrend Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2230d▼ 55 | Classic | — | 100+ | 17 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 210 |
|
Parabola Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 5 | Classic | (70) | 10K+ | 21 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 211 |
|
NewsCrest Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 530d▼ 56 | Classic | — | 100+ | 18 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 212 |
|
WENS Vista Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3130dnew | Block | — | 70+ | 4 of 49 · next 80+ |
| 213 |
|
Corbit Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4030dnew | Classic | — | 80+ | 1 of 33 · next 90+ |
| 214 |
|
One Page Express Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 230d▲ 2 | Classic | (93) | 9K+ | 5 of 7 · next 10K+ |
| 215 |
|
The8 Shop Dark Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 630d▼ 28 | Classic | — | 400+ | 10 of 97 · next 500+ |
| 216 |
|
Veloura Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 177dnew30dnew | Block | — | 40+ | 1 of 54 · next 50+ |
| 217 |
|
The Paper Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2230d▼ 66 | Classic | — | 100+ | 19 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 218 |
|
Observer Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 430d▼ 27 | Block | — | 500+ | 10 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 219 |
|
Zeever Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 430d▼ 6 | Block | (8) | 4K+ | 7 of 20 · next 5K+ |
| 220 |
|
Iris WP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 930d▼ 13 | Classic | — | 2K+ | 9 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 221 |
|
HomeLancer Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 530d▼ 21 | Block | — | 1K+ | 15 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 222 |
|
One Newspaper Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 930d▼ 37 | Classic | — | 600+ | 5 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 223 |
|
Mindscape Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 130d▼ 4 | Classic | — | 2K+ | 10 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 224 |
|
BlogData Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 630d▼ 15 | Classic | (1) | 2K+ | 11 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 225 |
|
FlexNews Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 2230dnew | Classic | — | 100+ | 20 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 226 |
|
Zino Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 230d▼ 1 | Block | (30) | 3K+ | 12 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 227 |
|
Bam Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 730d▲ 14 | Classic | (16) | 7K+ | 2 of 6 · next 8K+ |
| 228 |
|
HitMag Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 130d▲ 9 | Classic | (23) | 8K+ | 9 of 13 · next 9K+ |
| 229 |
|
The Minimal Blogger Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 430d▼ 8 | Block | — | 2K+ | 12 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 230 |
|
NewsReview Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▼ 930d▼ 34 | Classic | (2) | 800+ | 7 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 231 |
|
Blockskit Interior Design Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1230d▼ 78 | Block | — | 100+ | 21 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 232 |
|
Homelot Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 130d▲ 11 | Block | — | 100+ | 22 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 233 |
|
Blogvi Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 530dnew | Classic | (2) | 2K+ | 13 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 234 |
|
SaleCraft Ecommerce V2 Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1430d▼ 58 | Block | — | 100+ | 23 of 310 · next 200+ |
| 235 |
|
Blogstep Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 630d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 900+ | 4 of 34 · next 1K+ |
| 236 |
|
Non Profit FSE Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 130d▼ 13 | Block | (4) | 1K+ | 16 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 237 |
|
CorpNews Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 730d▼ 27 | Classic | — | 900+ | 5 of 34 · next 1K+ |
| 238 |
|
Nisarg Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▬30d▲ 9 | Classic | (33) | 10K+ | 22 of 25 · next 20K+ |
| 239 |
|
News Gallery Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1630d▼ 65 | Classic | — | 300+ | 6 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 240 |
|
NewsCard Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 37d▬30d▲ 6 | Classic | (42) | 7K+ | 3 of 6 · next 8K+ |
| 241 |
|
CL Classified Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 930d▼ 30 | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 5 of 59 · next 800+ |
| 242 |
|
SaleCraft Ecommerce Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1630d▼ 59 | Block | — | 500+ | 11 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 243 |
|
Bizorise Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4330d▼ 77 | Block | — | 700+ | 6 of 59 · next 800+ |
| 244 |
|
Agency Sphere Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 177d▼ 6230dnew | Block | — | 50+ | 4 of 54 · next 60+ |
| 245 |
|
Corpiva Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 230d▼ 11 | Classic | (3) | 2K+ | 14 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 246 |
|
Fairy Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 130d▼ 1 | Classic | (15) | 5K+ | 7 of 16 · next 6K+ |
| 247 |
|
Blogdash Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 630d▼ 19 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 17 of 195 · next 2K+ |
| 248 |
|
Orlyn Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 227d▼ 6530dnew | Block | — | 60+ | 4 of 44 · next 70+ |
| 249 |
|
Travel Blog Journeys Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1630d▼ 65 | Block | — | 300+ | 7 of 161 · next 400+ |
| 250 |
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Frost Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▲ 5 | Block | (6) | 3K+ | 13 of 38 · next 4K+ |
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 2026-10-22, 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 2026-10-22, 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.