PhotoFocus vs Techine
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
PhotoFocus leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #566, ahead of Techine at #6,286. Over the last 7 days PhotoFocus climbed 6 places and Techine slipped 30 places. PhotoFocus has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 2K+ active installs against 80+ for Techine. Downloads this week: PhotoFocus 230 and Techine 26.
| Metric | PhotoFocus | Techine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #566 ▲ 6 | #6,286 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 230 | 26 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (17) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.2 | 20.4 |
| Best rank on record | #564 | #5,886 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2020 | Apr 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, PhotoFocus or Techine?
By active installs, PhotoFocus: 2K+ sites run it against 80+ for Techine, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, PhotoFocus or Techine?
PhotoFocus, at #566 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Techine at #6,286. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is PhotoFocus a block theme or a classic theme? And Techine?
PhotoFocus is a classic theme, Techine 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.