Economics 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 #873, ahead of Economics at #8,404. Over the last 7 days Marsh Blog climbed 11 places and Economics slipped 6 places. Marsh Blog has the largest install base, roughly 17× the next: 500+ active installs against 30+ for Economics. Downloads this week: Marsh Blog 14 and Economics 8.
| Metric | Economics | Marsh Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,404 ▼ 6 | #873 ▲ 11 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 8 | 14 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #8,121 | #769 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2017 | 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, Economics or Marsh Blog?
By active installs, Marsh Blog: 500+ sites run it against 30+ for Economics, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Economics or Marsh Blog?
Marsh Blog, at #873 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Economics at #8,404. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Economics a block theme or a classic theme? And Marsh Blog?
Economics 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.