| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 |
|
Carbon Marketing Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 230d▼ 98 | Block | — | 100+ | 64 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 751 |
|
Casthub Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 1530d▲ 24 | Block | — | 600+ | 29 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 753 |
|
Gutenify Fashionstore Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 1830d▼ 251 | Block | — | 80+ | 8 of 34 · next 90+ |
| 754 |
|
Mighty Plumbers Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 1430d▲ 30 | Block | — | 700+ | 31 of 61 · next 800+ |
| 756 |
|
Patterns Restaurant Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2430d▼ 56 | Block | — | 300+ | 49 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 757 |
|
Oak St Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1630d▼ 122 | Block | — | 100+ | 65 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 761 |
|
Midnight Blogger Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 630d▲ 54 | Block | — | 300+ | 50 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 763 |
|
Gigantic Education Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 1030d▼ 51 | Block | — | 200+ | 69 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 764 |
|
Grocerymart Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 530d▼ 86 | Block | — | 100+ | 66 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 765 |
|
Job Recruitment Agency Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 2830d▼ 5 | Block | — | 40+ | 18 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 766 |
|
Creativ Travel FSE Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 5930d▼ 195 | Block | — | 100+ | 67 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 767 |
|
Venture Grove Plus Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▲ 3530d▲ 123 | Block | — | 200+ | 70 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 768 |
|
Magazine FSE Updated 3 hours ago | 1d▬7d▼ 3130d▼ 111 | Block | — | 200+ | 71 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 771 |
|
Astropic Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 22430dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 16 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 773 |
|
Business Zenith Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 12130dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 18 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 776 |
|
Xperio Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3630d▼ 110 | Block | — | 200+ | 73 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 780 |
|
Daily Journal Dicot Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1630d▼ 85 | Block | — | 100+ | 68 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 783 |
|
atooratravelagency Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 330d▼ 45 | Block | — | 300+ | 51 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 785 |
|
Gigantic Music Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 2730d▼ 84 | Block | — | 100+ | 69 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 791 |
|
Creative Design Agency Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1930d▼ 61 | Block | — | 300+ | 52 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 792 |
|
Candles Shop Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3630d▼ 113 | Block | — | 200+ | 74 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 793 |
|
Sonoran Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 130d▲ 20 | Block | — | 900+ | 16 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 794 |
|
AI Machine Learning Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 207d▼ 9030d▼ 417 | Block | — | 40+ | 19 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 797 |
|
Radiant Adventure Tour Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 27d▬30d▼ 6 | Block | — | 400+ | 41 of 103 · next 500+ |
| 799 |
|
Isaor Quill Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 267d▼ 8430dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 20 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 802 |
|
VW Taxi Booking Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 2430d▼ 8 | Block | (1) | 300+ | 54 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 803 |
|
Patterns Political Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▬30d▼ 25 | Block | — | 300+ | 55 of 172 · next 400+ |
| 804 |
|
Gutenify Footwear Store Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 537d▼ 3430dnew | Block | — | 20+ | 21 of 48 · next 30+ |
| 806 |
|
Pet Ecommerce Store Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4430d▼ 113 | Block | — | 200+ | 75 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 810 |
|
Coach Mentor Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 127d▲ 530d▲ 16 | Block | — | 600+ | 31 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 814 |
|
Summer Adventure Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 207d▼ 13830d▼ 406 | Block | — | 40+ | 20 of 66 · next 50+ |
| 815 |
|
Gigantic Marketing Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1530d▼ 102 | Block | — | 100+ | 74 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 817 |
|
Tax Consultant Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▼ 430d▼ 71 | Block | — | 200+ | 76 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 818 |
|
Redesignee Creative Agency Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 287d▲ 3830d▼ 207 | Block | — | 30+ | 13 of 48 · next 40+ |
| 821 |
|
Rinico Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 16030dnew | Block | — | 30+ | 14 of 48 · next 40+ |
| 823 |
|
Pixel Personal Portfolio Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 6630d▼ 230 | Block | — | 80+ | 10 of 34 · next 90+ |
| 824 |
|
Spike Construction Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 330d▲ 5 | Block | — | 500+ | 36 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 832 |
|
Plant Nursery Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 130d▼ 26 | Block | — | 200+ | 80 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 838 |
|
ISP Internet Provider Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 307d▼ 4330d▼ 258 | Block | — | 80+ | 11 of 34 · next 90+ |
| 840 |
|
Database Agency Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 117dnew30dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 5 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 843 |
|
Spike Business Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 330d▼ 10 | Block | — | 500+ | 37 of 76 · next 600+ |
| 848 |
|
Estate Hive Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 137d▲ 430d▼ 81 | Block | — | 100+ | 76 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 852 |
|
Blockskit Health Care Updated 11 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 830d▼ 54 | Block | — | 200+ | 83 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 854 |
|
Gigantic Business Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 2430d▼ 85 | Block | — | 100+ | 77 of 300 · next 200+ |
| 859 |
|
Thryve School Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 8230d▼ 234 | Block | — | 90+ | 12 of 32 · next 100+ |
| 861 |
|
Herbal Products Shop Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 157d▼ 5130d▼ 58 | Block | — | 200+ | 84 of 274 · next 300+ |
| 862 |
|
Thryve Creative Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57dnew30dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 7 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 864 |
|
Bee Real Estate Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 2230d▼ 90 | Block | — | 90+ | 13 of 32 · next 100+ |
| 869 |
|
Consultora Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 97dnew30dnew | Block | — | 10+ | 8 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 873 |
|
IT Software Technology Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 137d▼ 3030d▼ 112 | Block | (1) | 100+ | 80 of 300 · next 200+ |
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 2026-09-03, 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 2026-09-03, 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.