High Performance vs Photo Nook
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
High Performance leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #501, ahead of Photo Nook at #993. Over the last 7 days High Performance slipped 27 places and Photo Nook slipped 21 places. Photo Nook has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for High Performance. Downloads this week: High Performance 23 and Photo Nook 19.
| Metric | High Performance | Photo Nook |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #501 ▼ 27 | #993 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 19 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.0.5 |
| Best rank on record | #111 | #717 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Nov 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, High Performance or Photo Nook?
By active installs, Photo Nook: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for High Performance, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 20, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, High Performance or Photo Nook?
High Performance, at #501 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Photo Nook at #993. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is High Performance a block theme or a classic theme? And Photo Nook?
High Performance is a block theme, Photo Nook 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.