Chaplin vs PhotoFocus
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PhotoFocus leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #571, ahead of Chaplin at #800. Over the last 7 days PhotoFocus climbed 5 places and Chaplin climbed 30 places. Chaplin has the largest install base: 2K+ active installs against 2K+ for PhotoFocus. Downloads this week: PhotoFocus 118 and Chaplin 78. Ratings: Chaplin 5★ from 36 and PhotoFocus 4.6★ from 17 reviews.
| Metric | Chaplin | PhotoFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #800 ▲ 30 | #571 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 78 | 118 |
| Rating | 5★ (36) | 4.6★ (17) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.6.10 | 2.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #800 | #571 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2019 | Aug 2020 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Chaplin or PhotoFocus?
By active installs, Chaplin: 2K+ sites run it against 2K+ for PhotoFocus, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Chaplin or PhotoFocus?
PhotoFocus, at #571 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Chaplin at #800. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Chaplin a block theme or a classic theme? And PhotoFocus?
Chaplin is a classic theme, PhotoFocus is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.