| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5424 |
|
Electronics Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 6130d▼ 211 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5425 |
|
Feminine Pink Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▲ 430d▲ 27 | Classic | (3) | 200+ | — |
| 5426 |
|
Web Agency Elementor Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 487d▼ 3230d▼ 145 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5427 |
|
Business Accountant Updated 2 days ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 4130d▼ 211 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5428 |
|
VW Landing Page Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 5430d▼ 122 | Classic | (4) | 200+ | — |
| 5429 |
|
Shop Toolkit Lite Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 830d▼ 71 | Classic | — | 50+ | — |
| 5430 |
|
Bluetooth Speaker Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 2030d▼ 167 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5432 |
|
Career Coach Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 3130d▼ 100 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5433 |
|
Bridal Store Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 13430d▼ 272 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5434 |
|
AC Repairing Services Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 517d▼ 7730d▼ 308 | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 5435 |
|
Modern Architecture Design Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 6630d▼ 488 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5436 |
|
Golf Course Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 417d▼ 31030d▼ 365 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5437 |
|
JetBlack Intro Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 407d▼ 6930d▼ 190 | Classic | — | 90+ | — |
| 5438 |
|
Business Classified Ads Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 29330d▼ 929 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5439 |
|
Classic Digital Marketing Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 130d▲ 114 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5440 |
|
OTT TV Shows Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 497d▲ 1230d▼ 94 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5441 |
|
Padma Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5330d▼ 52 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5442 |
|
ST Pressure Washing Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 7030d▼ 426 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5443 |
|
Arvana Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 530d▼ 183 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5444 |
|
Solar Generator Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 6130d▼ 502 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5445 |
|
Bosa Veterinary Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▲ 6330d▼ 189 | Classic | — | 40+ | — |
| 5446 |
|
Bootstrap Fitness Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1130d▼ 121 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5447 |
|
Bosa Shop Store Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 377d▼ 6030d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5448 |
|
PressBook Dark Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5530d▼ 151 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5449 |
|
BlueGray Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 3530d▼ 28 | Classic | (5) | 300+ | — |
| 5450 |
|
Business Meetup Conference Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 2830d▼ 117 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5451 |
|
Skyline Construction Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 8130d▼ 443 | Classic | — | 20+ | — |
| 5452 |
|
Vcard CV Resume Updated 3 days ago | 1d▼ 67d▲ 6930d▲ 111 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5453 |
|
Home Interior Updated 9 months ago | 1d▼ 327d▼ 9530d▼ 134 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5454 |
|
Newspapers Mag Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▲ 4030d▼ 232 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5455 |
|
Blog Eye Plus Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 3930d▼ 145 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5456 |
|
Videographer Studio Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 4130d▼ 18 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5457 |
|
Medical Spa Updated 10 months ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 5730d▼ 118 | Classic | (1) | 200+ | — |
| 5458 |
|
Woodcraft Lite Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 3330d▼ 146 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5459 |
|
LZ Cleaning Services Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 4230d▼ 98 | Classic | (5) | 100+ | — |
| 5460 |
|
Real Estate Vital Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 87d▬30d▼ 155 | Classic | — | 60+ | — |
| 5461 |
|
Trainify Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 12430d▼ 325 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5462 |
|
Secure Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5830d▼ 80 | Classic | (1) | 100+ | — |
| 5463 |
|
SKT Cafe Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5730d▼ 134 | Classic | — | 200+ | — |
| 5464 |
|
Eco Travel Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 227d▼ 630d▲ 122 | Classic | — | 80+ | — |
| 5465 |
|
Blognetic Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 127d▼ 6030d▼ 431 | Classic | — | 30+ | — |
| 5466 |
|
Darkmusic Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 4330d▼ 353 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5467 |
|
Architect Designs Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 1230d▼ 147 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5468 |
|
Up News Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 4230d▼ 125 | Classic | — | 70+ | — |
| 5469 |
|
Pet Care Veterinary Center Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 1407d▲ 5730d▼ 37 | Classic | — | 10+ | — |
| 5470 |
|
FitClub Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 5930d▼ 125 | Classic | (7) | 200+ | — |
| 5471 |
|
Fastwp Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 117d▲ 1530d▲ 122 | Classic | — | 100+ | — |
| 5472 |
|
Safety Wear Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 307d▼ 330d▼ 21 | Classic | (1) | 60+ | — |
| 5473 |
|
Snowflakes Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 4030d▼ 107 | Classic | (3) | 200+ | — |
| 5474 |
|
ORO Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 77d▼ 2830d▼ 19 | Classic | (1) | 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 2026-09-06, 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 2026-09-06, 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.