| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2702 |
|
BizGrove Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1530d▼ 89 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2703 |
|
Kids Education Bell Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 530d▼ 38 | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 2704 |
|
Creativ Preschool Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▼ 1230d▲ 4 | Classic | (4) | 500+ | — |
| 2705 |
|
Blockskit Marketplace Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 537d▼ 5830d▼ 264 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2706 |
|
Zain Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 7030d▼ 228 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 2707 |
|
Travel Packages Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 13030d▼ 538 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2708 |
|
Kalpa Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 4430d▼ 247 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 2709 |
|
Kindergarten Art School Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 4130d▼ 271 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2710 |
|
Tech Storefront Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730d▲ 343 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2711 |
|
ST Ayurvedic Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 1237d▼ 15830d▼ 796 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 2712 |
|
Garden Plant Shop Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 2230d▲ 17 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2713 |
|
Bosa Educare Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 2830d▼ 108 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2714 |
|
BlogBD Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 7430d▼ 191 | Classic | (2) | 100+ | — |
| 2715 |
|
Shopper Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 7330d▲ 135 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 2716 |
|
Yuki News Magazine Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 830d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2717 |
|
Coffee Shop: Cafe Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 4030d▼ 20 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2718 |
|
Affiliate Marketingly Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 830d▲ 43 | Classic | — | 500+ | — |
| 2719 |
|
Peblog Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 457d▼ 6130d▼ 243 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 2720 |
|
Auto Parts Garage Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 330d▲ 86 | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 2721 |
|
Eryndo Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2130d▼ 158 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 2722 |
|
Organic Green Blocks Updated 18 hours ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 4830d▼ 101 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2723 |
|
Prespa Travel Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 157d▼ 2930d▼ 77 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2724 |
|
Startup Blocks Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 3630d▼ 86 | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 2725 |
|
Shoe Outlet Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 447d▼ 2630d▼ 129 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 2726 |
|
Gutenify Biz Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▼ 1230d▼ 39 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 2727 |
|
Cargo And Shipping Company Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 2030d▼ 107 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 2728 |
|
Gutenify Photoshot Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▬30d▼ 47 | Block | — | 300+ | — |
| 2729 |
|
Z Newspapers Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1430d▼ 98 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2730 |
|
Online Magazine Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 7430d▼ 183 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2731 |
|
Shopping Cart Woocommerce Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 11430d▲ 250 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2732 |
|
BStore Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 337d▼ 11530d▲ 5599 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 2733 |
|
WENS Folio Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 787d▼ 10530d▼ 185 | Block | — | 30+ | — |
| 2734 |
|
Yoga Fitness Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 1130d▼ 1 | Classic | — | 400+ | — |
| 2735 |
|
Comic ebook Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 11230d▼ 479 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2736 |
|
Spa Center Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 3230d▼ 62 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 2737 |
|
Film Maker Lite Updated 18 hours ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 130d▲ 1 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | — |
| 2738 |
|
Blogger Newspaper Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 3030d▼ 104 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 2739 |
|
Archline Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 6030d▼ 82 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2740 |
|
Portfolio One Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 7830d▼ 342 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 2741 |
|
Dossier Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 2830d▲ 86 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2742 |
|
Blossom Diva Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1630d▲ 8 | Classic | (1) | 600+ | — |
| 2743 |
|
SuperNews Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1630d▲ 8 | Classic | (32) | 800+ | — |
| 2744 |
|
Retrato Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 5530d▼ 116 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 2745 |
|
Gutenify Photo Click Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 2030d▼ 163 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 2746 |
|
SPARK Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1130d▲ 32 | Classic | (4) | 900+ | — |
| 2747 |
|
Minimalist Stories Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 107d▼ 230d▲ 9 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 2748 |
|
Education Soul Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▬30d▼ 8 | Classic | (1) | 500+ | — |
| 2749 |
|
Luxury Furniture Store Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 2430d▲ 89 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 2750 |
|
Arbutus Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 130d▲ 113 | Classic | — | 500+ | — |
| 2751 |
|
Industrial Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 1430d▼ 34 | Classic | (4) | 500+ | — |
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 2026-09-04, 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 2026-09-04, 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.