Common vs Patterns Photography
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Common leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #631, ahead of Patterns Photography at #1,109. Over the last 7 days Common climbed 17 places and Patterns Photography climbed 55 places. Common has the largest install base, roughly 4.5× the next: 900+ active installs against 200+ for Patterns Photography. Downloads this week: Common 27 and Patterns Photography 16.
| Metric | Common | Patterns Photography |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #631 ▲ 17 | #1,109 ▲ 55 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 27 | 16 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 2.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #631 | #977 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2024 | Aug 2025 |
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, Common or Patterns Photography?
By active installs, Common: 900+ sites run it against 200+ for Patterns Photography, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Common or Patterns Photography?
Common, at #631 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Patterns Photography at #1,109. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Common a block theme or a classic theme? And Patterns Photography?
Common is a block theme, Patterns Photography is a block 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.