BlockWP vs Marsh Blog
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Marsh Blog leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #884, ahead of BlockWP at #1,283. Over the last 7 days Marsh Blog climbed 9 places and BlockWP climbed 24 places. BlockWP has the largest install base, roughly 1.4× the next: 700+ active installs against 500+ for Marsh Blog. Downloads this week: BlockWP 40 and Marsh Blog 11.
| Metric | BlockWP | Marsh Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,283 ▲ 24 | #884 ▲ 9 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 40 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 10, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.7 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,278 | #769 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Oct 2024 |
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, BlockWP or Marsh Blog?
By active installs, BlockWP: 700+ sites run it against 500+ for Marsh Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockWP or Marsh Blog?
Marsh Blog, at #884 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BlockWP at #1,283. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BlockWP a block theme or a classic theme? And Marsh Blog?
BlockWP is a classic theme, Marsh Blog 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.