PhotoBrust vs Shoplaza
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PhotoBrust leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,954, ahead of Shoplaza at #7,145. Over the last 7 days PhotoBrust slipped 8 places and Shoplaza slipped 6 places. PhotoBrust has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 500+ active installs against 40+ for Shoplaza. Downloads this week: PhotoBrust 558 and Shoplaza 9.
| Metric | PhotoBrust | Shoplaza |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,954 ▼ 8 | #7,145 ▼ 6 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 558 | 9 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,846 | #6,644 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2022 | Dec 2022 |
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, PhotoBrust or Shoplaza?
By active installs, PhotoBrust: 500+ sites run it against 40+ for Shoplaza, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 26, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, PhotoBrust or Shoplaza?
PhotoBrust, at #1,954 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Shoplaza at #7,145. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is PhotoBrust a block theme or a classic theme? And Shoplaza?
PhotoBrust is a block theme, Shoplaza 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.