PhotoFocus vs Varuda
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 #570, ahead of Varuda at #4,024. Over the last 7 days PhotoFocus slipped 1 place and Varuda slipped 52 places. PhotoFocus has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 2K+ active installs against 100+ for Varuda. Downloads this week: PhotoFocus 203 and Varuda 16.
| Metric | PhotoFocus | Varuda |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #570 ▼ 1 | #4,024 ▼ 52 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 203 | 16 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (17) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 4, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.2 | 20.3 |
| Best rank on record | #564 | #3,714 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2020 | 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, PhotoFocus or Varuda?
By active installs, PhotoFocus: 2K+ sites run it against 100+ for Varuda, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, PhotoFocus or Varuda?
PhotoFocus, at #570 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Varuda at #4,024. 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 Varuda?
PhotoFocus is a classic theme, Varuda 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.