| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3942 |
|
Sliding Door Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 230d▲ 23 | Classic | (11) | 800+ | — |
| 3943 |
|
Bosa Creative Agency Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 5230d▼ 213 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 3944 |
|
StoreVilla Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 4930d▼ 124 | Classic | (35) | 400+ | — |
| 3945 |
|
Real Estate Salient Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 1030d▼ 42 | Classic | (5) | 300+ | — |
| 3946 |
|
Food Blogger Hub Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 7930d▼ 105 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3947 |
|
Eighteen tags Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2330d▼ 26 | Classic | (5) | 400+ | — |
| 3948 |
|
Security Services Elementor Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 730d▲ 5 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 3949 |
|
VortexNews Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 167d▼ 5330d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3950 |
|
Hoot Ubix Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 630d▼ 55 | Classic | (16) | 400+ | — |
| 3951 |
|
Life Coaches Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 4530d▲ 95 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3952 |
|
Graphic Design Portfolio Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 447d▼ 14830d▼ 403 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3953 |
|
Agency Zita Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 530d▼ 148 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 3954 |
|
Sen Education Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 7630d▼ 315 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 3955 |
|
Expert Food Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2530d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3957 |
|
NewsQuare Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 237d▲ 3530d▲ 20 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3958 |
|
Event Caterer Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3830d▼ 227 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3959 |
|
Launching Soon Lite Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 730d▼ 133 | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 3960 |
|
Persist Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 3830d▬ | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3961 |
|
Tattoo Studio Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 8430d▼ 164 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3962 |
|
Cube Slide Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 2630d▼ 395 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3964 |
|
Book Author Template Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 237d▼ 5030d▼ 222 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3965 |
|
Classic Fashion Blog Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1630d▼ 71 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 3966 |
|
Constructions Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 630d▼ 19 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3967 |
|
Food Grocery Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 130d▼ 75 | Classic | (6) | 200+ | — |
| 3968 |
|
VW Medical Care Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3030d▲ 5 | Classic | (3) | 300+ | — |
| 3969 |
|
Sleek Portfolio Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 4630d▼ 7 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3971 |
|
Real Estate Management Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2530d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3972 |
|
Logistic Transport Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 330d▲ 79 | Classic | (12) | 300+ | — |
| 3973 |
|
Home Renovation Expert Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 977d▼ 6930d▼ 368 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 3976 |
|
Leather House Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1230d▲ 258 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3977 |
|
Responsive Community Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 217d▬30d▼ 43 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3978 |
|
MegaStore WDA Updated 2 days ago | 1d▬7d▼ 7130d▲ 190 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 3979 |
|
Magazine Plus Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2630d▼ 90 | Classic | (6) | 400+ | — |
| 3980 |
|
Blog X Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4030d▼ 120 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3981 |
|
Bike Rental Shop Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1930d▲ 23 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3982 |
|
Sento Minimal Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 15530d▼ 418 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 3983 |
|
Engage Mag Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 307d▲ 6430d▲ 96 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 3984 |
|
Apartment Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 630d▼ 57 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3985 |
|
Prefer Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1830d▼ 26 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3987 |
|
Mobile Accessories Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 427d▼ 11230d▼ 672 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3988 |
|
FSE Restaurant Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 1517d▼ 24630d▼ 502 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 3989 |
|
Shop Asthir Updated 16 hours ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 8430d▼ 261 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3990 |
|
The Perfume Shop Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 3330d▼ 122 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3991 |
|
Luxury Watch Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 437d▼ 27730d▼ 827 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3992 |
|
VW Healthcare Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 2930d▼ 3 | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 3993 |
|
Eleto Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3630d▼ 85 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3994 |
|
Newspiper Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 930d▼ 48 | Classic | (3) | 100+ | — |
| 3995 |
|
Dark Mode for A. Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 297d▲ 1630d▲ 52 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3997 |
|
Brilliant Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 730d▲ 34 | Classic | (2) | 400+ | — |
| 3998 |
|
Software Elementor Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 3430d▼ 32 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
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 2026-10-27, 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 2026-10-27, 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.