Olsen Light vs Photo Journal
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Olsen Light leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #916, ahead of Photo Journal at #1,800. Over the last 7 days Photo Journal slipped 3 places. Olsen Light has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 2K+ active installs against 800+ for Photo Journal. Downloads this week: Olsen Light 1,892 and Photo Journal 44. Ratings: Olsen Light 4.9★ from 129 and Photo Journal 4.8★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | Olsen Light | Photo Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #916 — | #1,800 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,892 | 44 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (129) | 4.8★ (6) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.8.0 | 1.6.3 |
| Best rank on record | #909 | #1,753 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2016 | Apr 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, Olsen Light or Photo Journal?
By active installs, Olsen Light: 2K+ sites run it against 800+ for Photo Journal, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Olsen Light or Photo Journal?
Olsen Light, at #916 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Photo Journal at #1,800. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Olsen Light a block theme or a classic theme? And Photo Journal?
Olsen Light is a classic theme, Photo Journal 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.