Photofocus Blocks vs Sophia Lite
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Sophia Lite leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,316, ahead of Photofocus Blocks at #2,102. Over the last 7 days Sophia Lite slipped 57 places and Photofocus Blocks slipped 63 places. Photofocus Blocks has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Sophia Lite. Downloads this week: Sophia Lite 21 and Photofocus Blocks 15.
| Metric | Photofocus Blocks | Sophia Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,102 ▼ 63 | #1,316 ▼ 57 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 15 | 21 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.1.1 | 1.0.6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,849 | #1,110 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2024 | Nov 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, Photofocus Blocks or Sophia Lite?
By active installs, Photofocus Blocks: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Sophia Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Photofocus Blocks or Sophia Lite?
Sophia Lite, at #1,316 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Photofocus Blocks at #2,102. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Photofocus Blocks a block theme or a classic theme? And Sophia Lite?
Photofocus Blocks is a block theme, Sophia Lite 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.