Fiona Blog vs Marin
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Marin leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,577, ahead of Fiona Blog at #2,667. Over the last 7 days Marin slipped 30 places and Fiona Blog climbed 3 places. Fiona Blog has the largest install base: 400+ active installs against 400+ for Marin. Downloads this week: Fiona Blog 204 and Marin 33. Ratings: Fiona Blog 5★ from 5 and Marin 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Fiona Blog | Marin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,667 ▲ 3 | #1,577 ▼ 30 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 204 | 33 |
| Rating | 5★ (5) | 5★ (3) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 22.4 | 0.1.2 |
| Best rank on record | #2,513 | #1,331 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2021 | Feb 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, Fiona Blog or Marin?
By active installs, Fiona Blog: 400+ sites run it against 400+ for Marin, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Fiona Blog or Marin?
Marin, at #1,577 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Fiona Blog at #2,667. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Fiona Blog a block theme or a classic theme? And Marin?
Fiona Blog is a classic theme, Marin 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.