Nirvata vs Photo Gallery
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Nirvata leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #596, ahead of Photo Gallery at #3,050. Over the last 7 days Nirvata slipped 14 places and Photo Gallery slipped 20 places. Nirvata has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 500+ active installs against 100+ for Photo Gallery. Downloads this week: Nirvata 26 and Photo Gallery 22.
| Metric | Nirvata | Photo Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #596 ▼ 14 | #3,050 ▼ 20 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 22 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.4 | 0.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #516 | #2,615 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2025 | Feb 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, Nirvata or Photo Gallery?
By active installs, Nirvata: 500+ sites run it against 100+ for Photo Gallery, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Nirvata or Photo Gallery?
Nirvata, at #596 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Photo Gallery at #3,050. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Nirvata a block theme or a classic theme? And Photo Gallery?
Nirvata is a classic theme, Photo Gallery 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.