BlockWP vs Marsh Singer
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
BlockWP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,249, ahead of Marsh Singer at #5,906. Over the last 7 days BlockWP climbed 42 places and Marsh Singer slipped 22 places. BlockWP has the largest install base, roughly 18× the next: 700+ active installs against 40+ for Marsh Singer. Downloads this week: BlockWP 33 and Marsh Singer 8.
| Metric | BlockWP | Marsh Singer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,249 ▲ 42 | #5,906 ▼ 22 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 8 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.8 | 1.5 |
| Best rank on record | #1,249 | #5,597 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Dec 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 Singer?
By active installs, BlockWP: 700+ sites run it against 40+ for Marsh Singer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BlockWP or Marsh Singer?
BlockWP, at #1,249 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Marsh Singer at #5,906. 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 Singer?
BlockWP is a classic theme, Marsh Singer 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.