Customify vs Mardava
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Customify leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #55, ahead of Mardava at #7,114. Over the last 7 days Customify slipped 1 place and Mardava slipped 31 places. Customify has the largest install base, roughly 600× the next: 30K+ active installs against 50+ for Mardava. Downloads this week: Customify 1,337 and Mardava 7. Ratings: Customify 4.7★ from 141 and Mardava 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | Customify | Mardava |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #55 ▼ 1 | #7,114 ▼ 31 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,337 | 7 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (141) | 5★ (1) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2026 | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Current version | 0.4.27 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #46 | #6,498 |
| Days in the top 50 | 40 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2018 | Jun 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, Customify or Mardava?
By active installs, Customify: 30K+ sites run it against 50+ for Mardava, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Customify or Mardava?
Customify, at #55 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Mardava at #7,114. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Customify a block theme or a classic theme? And Mardava?
Customify is a classic theme, Mardava 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.