| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 523 |
|
Shop Zen Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 2630d▼ 131 | Classic | — | 90+ | 12 of 34 · next 100+ |
| 524 |
|
Namaha Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 730d▲ 21 | Classic | (15) | 2K+ | 33 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 526 |
|
BlogSky Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 630d▼ 77 | Classic | (1) | 300+ | 24 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 528 |
|
Shopire Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 1130d▼ 34 | Classic | — | 700+ | 22 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 531 |
|
Squadeno Updated 11 hours ago | 1d▬7d▼ 5030dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 3 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 532 |
|
Newsxo Updated 3 days ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130d▼ 29 | Classic | (1) | 700+ | 23 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 539 |
|
NewsMore Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1630d▼ 41 | Classic | (3) | 800+ | 16 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 542 |
|
Nexter Updated 11 hours ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1430d▲ 23 | Classic | (14) | 2K+ | 35 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 543 |
|
Millennium News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 930d▼ 76 | Classic | — | 300+ | 25 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 545 |
|
Prismal Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▲ 230d▼ 11 | Classic | — | 700+ | 24 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 546 |
|
Blogstream Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 37d▬30d▲ 5 | Classic | (6) | 2K+ | 36 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 547 |
|
Yuki Blogger Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 330d▲ 39 | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | 61 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 549 |
|
Newsair Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▲ 230d▲ 8 | Classic | (3) | 1K+ | 62 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 551 |
|
Yummy Recipe Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 830d▲ 21 | Classic | (4) | 2K+ | 37 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 553 |
|
Personal Resume Portfolio Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 230d▼ 14 | Classic | — | 600+ | 17 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 554 |
|
Minimal Photography Blog Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▬30d▼ 77 | Classic | — | 100+ | 58 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 556 |
|
Abiz Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1830d▼ 27 | Classic | (1) | 600+ | 18 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 557 |
|
TechBoost Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 3530dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 4 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 558 |
|
Moontopia Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 630d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 900+ | 10 of 34 · next 1K+ |
| 559 |
|
Materialis Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1330d▲ 32 | Classic | (33) | 3K+ | 23 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 561 |
|
Art Portfolio Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 530d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 500+ | 29 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 562 |
|
BizVita Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 1630d▼ 39 | Classic | — | 200+ | 31 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 564 |
|
PhotoFocus Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1230d▲ 30 | Classic | (17) | 2K+ | 38 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 566 |
|
Make Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1330d▲ 33 | Classic | (45) | 5K+ | 13 of 15 · next 6K+ |
| 567 |
|
Hugo WP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 97d▲ 1030d▲ 21 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 64 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 568 |
|
News Express Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 230d▼ 90 | Classic | — | 400+ | 23 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 569 |
|
Fotografie Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 1530d▲ 35 | Classic | (25) | 3K+ | 24 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 570 |
|
BuyCart Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 1830d▼ 60 | Classic | — | 300+ | 26 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 571 |
|
Paper News Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 330d▼ 5 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 65 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 572 |
|
Medford News Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 87d▼ 930d▼ 57 | Classic | — | 300+ | 27 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 573 |
|
Chromica Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 1230d▼ 30 | Classic | — | 400+ | 24 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 575 |
|
Althea WP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1130d▲ 21 | Classic | — | 2K+ | 39 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 576 |
|
PressBook Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 187d▼ 1130d▼ 6 | Classic | (4) | 2K+ | 40 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 578 |
|
Navid Newspaper Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 3030d▼ 113 | Classic | — | 100+ | 59 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 580 |
|
Graceful Inspire Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 147d▼ 2030d▼ 130 | Classic | — | 80+ | 8 of 35 · next 90+ |
| 582 |
|
Zenvora Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 427dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 1 of 38 · next 20+ |
| 584 |
|
MoreMag Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1230d▲ 72 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 67 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 585 |
|
eKart Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1530d▲ 13 | Classic | — | 400+ | 26 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 589 |
|
Nirvata Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1630d▼ 41 | Classic | (2) | 500+ | 30 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 590 |
|
Law Firm: Lawyer WDA Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 530d▼ 62 | Classic | — | 100+ | 60 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 591 |
|
Flixita Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 47d▬30d▼ 9 | Classic | (4) | 1K+ | 68 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 592 |
|
Blog Postx Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 430d▼ 48 | Classic | — | 300+ | 31 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 593 |
|
Palawan Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 230d▼ 4 | Classic | — | 700+ | 25 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 596 |
|
AnyNews Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 430d▼ 49 | Classic | (1) | 500+ | 31 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 601 |
|
ShoppingCart Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 730d▲ 10 | Classic | (29) | 3K+ | 25 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 604 |
|
Blog Corner Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 35 | Classic | — | 300+ | 32 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 607 |
|
Envo Storefront Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 830d▲ 23 | Classic | (19) | 2K+ | 41 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 609 |
|
Actual News Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 2230d▼ 186 | Classic | — | 200+ | 34 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 610 |
|
Gradiant Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 630d▲ 10 | Classic | (35) | 1K+ | 71 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 611 |
|
BlogSite Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 730d▲ 5 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 72 of 194 · next 2K+ |
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 2026-10-23, 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 2026-10-23, 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.