| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655 |
|
Baskerville Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 37d▬30d▲ 23 | Classic | (44) | 4K+ | 20 of 22 · next 5K+ |
| 658 |
|
eLearning Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 330d▲ 37 | Classic | (14) | 1K+ | 77 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 660 |
|
News Gadgets Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2230d▼ 49 | Classic | — | 400+ | 35 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 661 |
|
Ai WorkFlow Updated 2 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 1 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 662 |
|
Zestify Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1630d▼ 12 | Classic | — | 200+ | 56 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 664 |
|
Open News Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 117d▼ 1630d▼ 85 | Classic | — | 300+ | 38 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 666 |
|
Shopper Shoppable Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 1430d▼ 62 | Classic | — | 400+ | 36 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 667 |
|
MinimalistBlogger Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 530d▲ 17 | Classic | (10) | 3K+ | 27 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 668 |
|
Hello Animation Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▼ 930d▲ 6 | Classic | — | 700+ | 29 of 63 · next 800+ |
| 669 |
|
NewsPlace Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 4030d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 600+ | 23 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 670 |
|
Dine Corner Lite Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 2 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 672 |
|
Posterity Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 430d▲ 18 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 43 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 675 |
|
Mantra Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 230d▲ 34 | Classic | (72) | 5K+ | 11 of 12 · next 6K+ |
| 677 |
|
Elevate WP Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 730d▬ | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 78 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 678 |
|
Catch Box Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 330d▲ 46 | Classic | (59) | 5K+ | 12 of 12 · next 6K+ |
| 682 |
|
Harrison Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 230d▲ 36 | Classic | (2) | 2K+ | 44 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 683 |
|
SpicePress Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▬30d▲ 27 | Classic | (48) | 3K+ | 28 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 684 |
|
Skylink Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▬7d▼ 230d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 600+ | 24 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 685 |
|
Foodica Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130d▲ 31 | Classic | (21) | 2K+ | 45 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 688 |
|
BlackVideo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▲ 6530d▲ 215 | Classic | — | 800+ | 18 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 689 |
|
Blossom Travel Updated 8 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 230d▲ 33 | Classic | (15) | 2K+ | 46 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 692 |
|
Tortuga Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1630d▲ 48 | Classic | (21) | 3K+ | 29 of 39 · next 4K+ |
| 693 |
|
Rhythm Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 2730d▼ 94 | Classic | — | 200+ | 58 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 694 |
|
YouVideo Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▼ 630d▼ 18 | Classic | — | 200+ | 59 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 696 |
|
Purenote Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 107d▼ 2230d▲ 42 | Classic | — | 100+ | 60 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 697 |
|
Newses Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1230d▲ 20 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 47 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 698 |
|
Context Blog Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 37d▼ 230d▼ 37 | Classic | (2) | 900+ | 14 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 704 |
|
Solar Energy WDA Updated 4 days ago | 1d▲ 47dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 13 of 49 · next 30+ |
| 708 |
|
Vora Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 407dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 3 of 43 · next 20+ |
| 710 |
|
Travelify Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 77d▲ 230d▲ 34 | Classic | (94) | 4K+ | 21 of 22 · next 5K+ |
| 713 |
|
Ultra Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 230d▲ 32 | Classic | (32) | 4K+ | 22 of 22 · next 5K+ |
| 714 |
|
Photograph Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 730d▲ 44 | Classic | (31) | 2K+ | 48 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 716 |
|
Entire News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 8530d▼ 136 | Classic | — | 400+ | 37 of 104 · next 500+ |
| 722 |
|
Minimalist Photography Portfolio Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 77d▼ 1530d▼ 89 | Classic | — | 200+ | 61 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 723 |
|
Pen Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 930d▲ 34 | Classic | (49) | 2K+ | 49 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 724 |
|
Blogging Hub Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1830d▼ 84 | Classic | — | 100+ | 62 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 728 |
|
Blog Card Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 630d▲ 34 | Classic | — | 900+ | 15 of 39 · next 1K+ |
| 729 |
|
Headline News Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 11330d▼ 144 | Classic | — | 200+ | 62 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 732 |
|
Elearning School Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 230d▲ 15 | Classic | — | 500+ | 32 of 75 · next 600+ |
| 733 |
|
Top Store Updated 1 month ago | 1d▬7d▲ 630d▲ 30 | Classic | (18) | 2K+ | 50 of 93 · next 3K+ |
| 735 |
|
Graceful Opus Blog Updated 12 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4230d▼ 48 | Classic | — | 300+ | 46 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 736 |
|
Odyssey Blog Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 11130d▼ 147 | Classic | — | 300+ | 47 of 169 · next 400+ |
| 737 |
|
Newsment Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1030d▲ 24 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 81 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 738 |
|
Business AI Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47d▼ 3430d▼ 120 | Classic | — | 100+ | 64 of 297 · next 200+ |
| 739 |
|
NewseBlog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 630d▼ 91 | Classic | — | 200+ | 64 of 278 · next 300+ |
| 740 |
|
Glowing Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1830d▼ 65 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 82 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 741 |
|
Ogma Blogger Updated 1 year ago | 1d▬7d▲ 130d▼ 16 | Classic | — | 800+ | 19 of 38 · next 900+ |
| 747 |
|
General News Updated 1 week ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1930d▲ 40 | Classic | — | 1K+ | 83 of 199 · next 2K+ |
| 749 |
|
GlobalNews Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 2530d▲ 7 | Classic | (4) | 600+ | 29 of 63 · next 700+ |
| 750 |
|
Workstation Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 437d▼ 12630dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 14 of 49 · next 40+ |
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.