GridMax 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 GridMax at #4,240. Over the last 7 days PhotoFocus slipped 5 places and GridMax climbed 9 places. PhotoFocus has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 2K+ active installs against 200+ for GridMax. Downloads this week: PhotoFocus 131 and GridMax 11.
| Metric | GridMax | PhotoFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #4,240 ▲ 9 | #571 ▼ 5 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11 | 131 |
| Rating | no ratings | 4.6★ (17) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Dec 18, 2025 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 2.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #4,052 | #564 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2021 | 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, GridMax or PhotoFocus?
By active installs, PhotoFocus: 2K+ sites run it against 200+ for GridMax, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 4, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GridMax or PhotoFocus?
PhotoFocus, at #571 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with GridMax at #4,240. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is GridMax a block theme or a classic theme? And PhotoFocus?
GridMax 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.