| # | Theme | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Type | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 613 |
|
Overlay Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1130d▲ 34 | Classic | (49) | 2K+ | 43 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 614 |
|
Bloginsight Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 37d▬30d▼ 161 | Classic | — | 100+ | 63 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 616 |
|
News Report Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 117d▲ 130d▼ 67 | Classic | — | 300+ | 34 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 617 |
|
Graceful Modern Blog Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 1030d▼ 56 | Classic | — | 400+ | 28 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 621 |
|
SiteOrigin North Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 930d▲ 36 | Classic | (10) | 4K+ | 18 of 21 · next 5K+ |
| 623 |
|
Estudo Biblico Template Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 327dnew30dnew | Classic | — | 10+ | 3 of 38 · next 20+ |
| 625 |
|
Cup Cakes Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 37d▼ 5630dnew | Classic | — | 30+ | 13 of 64 · next 40+ |
| 626 |
|
Catch Box Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 2030d▲ 46 | Classic | (59) | 5K+ | 14 of 15 · next 6K+ |
| 627 |
|
Baskerville Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1330d▲ 32 | Classic | (44) | 4K+ | 19 of 21 · next 5K+ |
| 628 |
|
Legacy News Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 167d▼ 630d▼ 44 | Classic | — | 400+ | 29 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 629 |
|
News Event Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 1930d▼ 116 | Classic | — | 400+ | 30 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 630 |
|
Jungle Eco Tours Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 330d▼ 2 | Classic | — | 500+ | 33 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 632 |
|
Boldman Lite Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 257d▼ 23830dnew | Classic | — | 20+ | 4 of 65 · next 30+ |
| 634 |
|
Mantra Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 1630d▲ 36 | Classic | (72) | 5K+ | 15 of 15 · next 6K+ |
| 635 |
|
Memorial Blog Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 830d▼ 13 | Classic | — | 500+ | 34 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 637 |
|
Video Film Portfolio Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 27d▲ 1930d▲ 6 | Classic | — | 200+ | 37 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 638 |
|
Novo Lite Photography Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 167d▲ 2930d▼ 172 | Classic | — | 50+ | 17 of 56 · next 60+ |
| 640 |
|
Brightly Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 37d▲ 130d▼ 23 | Classic | — | 600+ | 21 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 641 |
|
News Post Updated 7 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 430d▼ 70 | Classic | — | 200+ | 39 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 642 |
|
MinimalistBlogger Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▲ 1130d▲ 34 | Classic | (10) | 3K+ | 26 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 643 |
|
Original Blog Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 730d▼ 75 | Classic | — | 300+ | 35 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 644 |
|
The Storefront Woocommerce Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 27d▼ 530d▼ 7 | Classic | — | 400+ | 31 of 96 · next 500+ |
| 645 |
|
Tune Blog Updated 3 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1030d▼ 69 | Classic | — | 200+ | 40 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 646 |
|
Vireo Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▲ 1430d▲ 6 | Classic | — | 800+ | 17 of 43 · next 900+ |
| 647 |
|
News Record Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 330d▼ 178 | Classic | — | 200+ | 41 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 649 |
|
eLearning Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1230d▲ 26 | Classic | (15) | 1K+ | 73 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 650 |
|
Handyman WDA Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 517d▼ 5330dnew | Classic | — | 40+ | 6 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 651 |
|
Elearning School Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1130d▲ 14 | Classic | — | 600+ | 22 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 652 |
|
Svoy Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▼ 11130d▼ 401 | Classic | — | 40+ | 7 of 53 · next 50+ |
| 655 |
|
Social News Updated 7 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 1330d▼ 78 | Classic | — | 200+ | 42 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 658 |
|
Construction Arc Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 97d▼ 3530d▼ 73 | Classic | — | 100+ | 65 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 660 |
|
Updated Blog Updated 2 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 5930d▼ 203 | Classic | — | 100+ | 66 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 662 |
|
Coachify Updated 6 months ago | 1d▬7d▼ 530d▼ 18 | Classic | (12) | 1K+ | 75 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 663 |
|
Primarium Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 5830d▼ 99 | Classic | — | 100+ | 67 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 665 |
|
Blog Hub Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 147d▼ 1030d▼ 56 | Classic | — | 100+ | 68 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 666 |
|
Posterity Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 730d▲ 20 | Classic | (9) | 2K+ | 44 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 668 |
|
Tortuga Updated 4 months ago | 1d▬7d▲ 1030d▲ 29 | Classic | (21) | 3K+ | 27 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 669 |
|
SpicePress Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 17d▲ 1030d▲ 24 | Classic | (48) | 3K+ | 28 of 38 · next 4K+ |
| 670 |
|
Graceful Omni Blog Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 67d▼ 4930d▼ 170 | Classic | — | 100+ | 69 of 309 · next 200+ |
| 674 |
|
Timely News Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 47d▼ 4030d▼ 101 | Classic | — | 300+ | 38 of 160 · next 400+ |
| 675 |
|
Elevate WP Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 27d▲ 230d▲ 20 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 76 of 194 · next 2K+ |
| 676 |
|
Hello Animation Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 1630d▲ 26 | Classic | — | 700+ | 27 of 58 · next 800+ |
| 677 |
|
Magazine Booster Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 57d▼ 1230d▼ 38 | Classic | — | 200+ | 43 of 249 · next 300+ |
| 681 |
|
Foodica Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 2130d▲ 32 | Classic | (21) | 2K+ | 45 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 682 |
|
Travelify Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87d▲ 1930d▲ 43 | Classic | (94) | 4K+ | 20 of 21 · next 5K+ |
| 684 |
|
Eco Landscaping Updated 1 week ago | 1d▼ 17d▼ 330d▲ 22 | Classic | — | 500+ | 35 of 77 · next 600+ |
| 686 |
|
Blossom Travel Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1430d▲ 31 | Classic | (15) | 2K+ | 46 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 688 |
|
GlobalNews Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 57d▲ 830d▲ 102 | Classic | (4) | 600+ | 26 of 67 · next 700+ |
| 689 |
|
Harrison Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 77d▲ 1830d▲ 7 | Classic | (2) | 2K+ | 47 of 94 · next 3K+ |
| 692 |
|
Minimalist Writer Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 67d▲ 1830d▲ 22 | Classic | (1) | 1K+ | 77 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.