| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3252 |
|
Hotel Prime Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 277d▼ 3030d▼ 452 | Classic | (1) | 10+ | — |
| 3253 |
|
Lite Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 11730d▼ 412 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 3254 |
|
Bosa Law Firm Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1030d▼ 111 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 3255 |
|
Dridhata Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2530d▼ 418 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 3256 |
|
ST Hosting Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 297d▼ 1530d▼ 487 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3257 |
|
BC Store Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 4130d▼ 184 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3258 |
|
Fotografie Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 630d▼ 5 | Classic | (3) | 500+ | — |
| 3259 |
|
Bosa Business Solutions Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 6930d▼ 361 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 3260 |
|
FashionGrove Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 247d▼ 8430d▼ 242 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3261 |
|
Bosa Yoga Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▼ 2830d▼ 161 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3262 |
|
SKT Auditor Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 13430d▼ 248 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 3263 |
|
Quick News Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2130d▼ 136 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3264 |
|
ElitePress Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 1030d▲ 15 | Classic | (18) | 700+ | — |
| 3265 |
|
SKT Plants Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3030d▼ 87 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3266 |
|
Zigcy Lite Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3530d▼ 56 | Classic | (14) | 400+ | — |
| 3267 |
|
StoreBiz Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 127d▼ 1630d▼ 51 | Classic | (9) | 300+ | — |
| 3268 |
|
Building Renovation Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5630d▼ 50 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3269 |
|
Blockskit Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1530d▼ 172 | Block | — | 90+ | — |
| 3270 |
|
Podbase Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5930d▼ 103 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3271 |
|
Gutenify Architech Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1330d▼ 24 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 3272 |
|
Graceful Classic Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 177d▲ 2930d▲ 10 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3273 |
|
SKT Night Club Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 327d▼ 5830d▼ 132 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 3274 |
|
Construction Elementor Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1230d▼ 92 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3275 |
|
Dravix Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 8030d▼ 263 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 3276 |
|
Fantastic Blog Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 13330d▲ 79 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3277 |
|
Lusy Photography Portfolio Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 497d▼ 5030d▼ 354 | Classic | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 3278 |
|
Liberty FSE Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 5430d▼ 271 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 3279 |
|
Customizable Blogily Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 430d▼ 7 | Classic | (2) | 500+ | — |
| 3280 |
|
GridView Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 130d▼ 34 | Classic | (2) | 400+ | — |
| 3281 |
|
Dental Blocks Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 3330d▼ 175 | Block | — | 100+ | — |
| 3282 |
|
VW Eco Nature Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1230d▼ 31 | Classic | (3) | 400+ | — |
| 3283 |
|
Car Dealer NexCars Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 330d▼ 59 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3284 |
|
United Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 12230d▼ 255 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3285 |
|
Traveler Booking Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 730d▼ 195 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3286 |
|
Lawyer Legal Firm Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 567d▼ 2030d▲ 73 | Block | (1) | 50+ | — |
| 3287 |
|
Daisy Blog Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 8430d▲ 55 | Classic | (2) | 200+ | — |
| 3288 |
|
Writer Portfolio Updated 1 day ago | 1d▲ 157d▲ 1030d▼ 294 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 3289 |
|
Bosa EV Charging Station Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 1930d▼ 6 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 3290 |
|
iShop Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 4130d▲ 212 | Block | (2) | 600+ | — |
| 3291 |
|
EduBlock Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 1930d▲ 2 | Block | — | 200+ | — |
| 3292 |
|
Short News Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1230d▼ 51 | Classic | (4) | 400+ | — |
| 3293 |
|
Green Farm Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 2030d▼ 35 | Classic | — | 300+ | — |
| 3294 |
|
Articlewave Blogup Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 15030d▼ 315 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 3295 |
|
Expert Construction Company Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 167d▼ 930d▼ 70 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 3296 |
|
Home Renovation Expert Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 167d▼ 2530d▼ 414 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 3297 |
|
LeadPlatter Cleaning Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 7130d▼ 418 | Block | — | 40+ | — |
| 3298 |
|
Quantum Basket Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 247d▲ 6030d▼ 3 | Block | — | 60+ | — |
| 3299 |
|
Sen Education Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 217d▼ 3030d▲ 14 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 3300 |
|
Vegetable Gardening Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 4830d▼ 166 | Block | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 3301 |
|
Cream Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 530d▼ 34 | Classic | (2) | 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.