| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 |
|
Irvine News Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 330d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 600+ | 11 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 380 |
|
Iconic One Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 130d▲ 17 | Classic | (80) | 8K+ | 9 of 10 · next 9K+ |
| 384 |
|
Tempera Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 230d▼ 35 | Classic | (95) | 8K+ | 10 of 10 · next 9K+ |
| 386 |
|
Nextawards Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 130d▲ 6 | Classic | (25) | 2K+ | 24 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 387 |
|
Navid Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 130d▼ 54 | Classic | (4) | 100+ | 28 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 388 |
|
NewsCorp Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 2130d▼ 51 | Classic | (1) | 800+ | 10 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 389 |
|
Parag Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 8230dnew | Classic | — | 60+ | 3 of 38 · next 70+ |
| 390 |
|
NewsAlert Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 630d▼ 22 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 47 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 391 |
|
Radiate Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 230d▲ 23 | Classic | (142) | 7K+ | 7 of 7 · next 8K+ |
| 393 |
|
Digital Newspaper Plus Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1130d▼ 18 | Classic | — | 900+ | 7 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 394 |
|
News Record Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 1130d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 200+ | 24 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 396 |
|
Seattle News Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1630d▼ 36 | Classic | — | 800+ | 12 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 399 |
|
Actual News Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1030d▼ 56 | Classic | — | 200+ | 25 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 400 |
|
NewsTick Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 930d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 48 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 402 |
|
News Portal Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 530d▲ 8 | Classic | (163) | 5K+ | 7 of 12 · next 6K+ |
| 403 |
|
Avril Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 430d▲ 12 | Classic | (34) | 3K+ | 20 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 404 |
|
Magazine Lume Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 930d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 400+ | 15 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 405 |
|
Navid Newspaper Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 3330d▼ 117 | Classic | — | 90+ | 5 of 31 · next 100+ |
| 407 |
|
EmpowerWP Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 630d▲ 13 | Classic | (23) | 4K+ | 12 of 22 · next 5K+ |
| 409 |
|
Enwoo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 630d▼ 3 | Classic | (5) | 2K+ | 25 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 411 |
|
Fluida Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 530d▲ 15 | Classic | (40) | 6K+ | 6 of 7 · next 7K+ |
| 414 |
|
Blossom Spa Updated 5 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 630d▲ 9 | Classic | (18) | 4K+ | 13 of 22 · next 5K+ |
| 415 |
|
Chic Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 830d▲ 2 | Classic | (10) | 3K+ | 21 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 416 |
|
Skyline WP Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 730d▲ 12 | Classic | (4) | 3K+ | 22 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 417 |
|
News Express Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 2130d▼ 52 | Classic | — | 500+ | 17 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 420 |
|
Popularis eCommerce Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▼ 830d▼ 35 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 50 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 424 |
|
Graceful Omni Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 3230d▼ 108 | Classic | — | 100+ | 31 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 426 |
|
Newspaper Minimalistal Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1130d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 900+ | 8 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 427 |
|
SiteOrigin Corp Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 430d▲ 17 | Classic | (7) | 5K+ | 8 of 12 · next 6K+ |
| 428 |
|
BlogNoir Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 317dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 3 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 429 |
|
Panoramic Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 530d▲ 16 | Classic | (97) | 5K+ | 9 of 12 · next 6K+ |
| 430 |
|
Online clothing store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 2230d▲ 41 | Classic | — | 400+ | 17 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 431 |
|
Independente Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 15830dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 7 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 432 |
|
Emerge Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 630d▲ 34 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 51 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 433 |
|
NewsLight Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1730d▼ 12 | Classic | (2) | 800+ | 13 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 434 |
|
BlogSky Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 330d▼ 32 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 18 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 435 |
|
NewsMunch Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 930d▼ 11 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 52 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 436 |
|
Fukasawa Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 130d▲ 19 | Classic | (35) | 6K+ | 7 of 7 · next 7K+ |
| 439 |
|
Graceful Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 330d▲ 17 | Classic | (8) | 1K+ | 54 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 440 |
|
BlogPulse Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 107dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 8 of 49 · next 40+ |
| 441 |
|
BuddyX Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 230d▲ 7 | Classic | (26) | 3K+ | 23 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 443 |
|
Dazel Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 1030d▼ 21 | Classic | — | 700+ | 16 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 444 |
|
Minimal Photography Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2630d▼ 96 | Classic | — | 100+ | 32 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 447 |
|
NewsBlogy Updated 1 day ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2630d▼ 18 | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 17 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 449 |
|
Amber Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 2130d▼ 58 | Classic | — | 300+ | 19 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 451 |
|
Coviant Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 1930d▼ 39 | Classic | — | 200+ | 28 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 462 |
|
BuyCart Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1830d▼ 55 | Classic | — | 300+ | 20 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 464 |
|
Arvina Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 730d▼ 1 | Classic | — | 500+ | 22 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 465 |
|
Millennium News Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1730d▼ 83 | Classic | — | 300+ | 21 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 466 |
|
Cenote Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 530d▲ 8 | Classic | (113) | 4K+ | 14 of 22 · next 5K+ |
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.