Origami vs Photograph
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Photograph leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #715, ahead of Origami at #1,910. Over the last 7 days Photograph climbed 5 places and Origami climbed 12 places. Photograph has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 2K+ active installs against 1K+ for Origami. Downloads this week: Photograph 58 and Origami 50. Ratings: Origami 4.6★ from 14 and Photograph 4.7★ from 31 reviews.
| Metric | Origami | Photograph |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,910 ▲ 12 | #715 ▲ 5 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 50 | 58 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (14) | 4.7★ (31) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 5, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.10.3 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,906 | #706 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2012 | Jul 2018 |
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, Origami or Photograph?
By active installs, Photograph: 2K+ sites run it against 1K+ for Origami, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 22, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Origami or Photograph?
Photograph, at #715 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Origami at #1,910. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Origami a block theme or a classic theme? And Photograph?
Origami is a classic theme, Photograph 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.