High Performance vs Photorush
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 #532, ahead of Photorush at #3,392. Over the last 7 days High Performance slipped 35 places and Photorush slipped 90 places. High Performance has the largest install base: 100+ active installs against 100+ for Photorush. Downloads this week: High Performance 31 and Photorush 11.
| Metric | High Performance | Photorush |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #532 ▼ 35 | #3,392 ▼ 90 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 31 | 11 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.1.1 | 1.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #111 | #2,997 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2026 | Aug 2024 |
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 Photorush?
By active installs, High Performance: 100+ sites run it against 100+ for Photorush, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, High Performance or Photorush?
High Performance, at #532 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Photorush at #3,392. 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 Photorush?
High Performance is a block theme, Photorush 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.