Cormex 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 #570, ahead of Cormex at #7,444. Over the last 7 days PhotoFocus slipped 1 place and Cormex slipped 15 places. PhotoFocus has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 2K+ active installs against 20+ for Cormex. Downloads this week: PhotoFocus 226 and Cormex 13.
| Metric | Cormex | PhotoFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,444 ▼ 15 | #570 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 13 | 226 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (17) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 13.3 | 2.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #6,927 | #564 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2024 | 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, Cormex or PhotoFocus?
By active installs, PhotoFocus: 2K+ sites run it against 20+ for Cormex, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Cormex or PhotoFocus?
PhotoFocus, at #570 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Cormex at #7,444. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Cormex a block theme or a classic theme? And PhotoFocus?
Cormex 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.