Origami vs Photolite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Origami leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,902, ahead of Photolite at #5,900. Over the last 7 days Origami climbed 12 places and Photolite slipped 21 places. Origami has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 1K+ active installs against 200+ for Photolite. Downloads this week: Origami 82 and Photolite 11. Ratings: Origami 4.6★ from 14 and Photolite 4.4★ from 9 reviews.
| Metric | Origami | Photolite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,902 ▲ 12 | #5,900 ▼ 21 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 82 | 11 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (14) | 4.4★ (9) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jan 5, 2026 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Current version | 1.10.3 | 1.5.2 |
| Best rank on record | #1,902 | #5,744 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2012 | Jun 2016 |
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 Photolite?
By active installs, Origami: 1K+ sites run it against 200+ for Photolite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Origami or Photolite?
Origami, at #1,902 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Photolite at #5,900. 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 Photolite?
Origami is a classic theme, Photolite 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.