Combine Lite 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 #877, ahead of Combine Lite at #7,312. Over the last 7 days Marsh Blog slipped 2 places and Combine Lite slipped 23 places. Marsh Blog has the largest install base, roughly 5.6× the next: 500+ active installs against 90+ for Combine Lite. Downloads this week: Marsh Blog 14 and Combine Lite 8.
| Metric | Combine Lite | Marsh Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #7,312 ▼ 23 | #877 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jul 9, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #7,141 | #769 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2018 | 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, Combine Lite or Marsh Blog?
By active installs, Marsh Blog: 500+ sites run it against 90+ for Combine Lite, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Combine Lite or Marsh Blog?
Marsh Blog, at #877 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Combine Lite at #7,312. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Combine Lite a block theme or a classic theme? And Marsh Blog?
Combine Lite 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.