Marin vs Smart Agency
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 #1,571, ahead of Smart Agency at #7,814. Over the last 7 days Marin slipped 24 places and Smart Agency slipped 52 places. Marin has the largest install base, roughly 13× the next: 400+ active installs against 30+ for Smart Agency. Downloads this week: Marin 33 and Smart Agency 11.
| Metric | Marin | Smart Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,571 ▼ 24 | #7,814 ▼ 52 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 11 |
| Rating | 5★ (3) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Current version | 0.1.2 | 1.0.8 |
| Best rank on record | #1,331 | #7,377 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2024 | Jan 2023 |
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, Marin or Smart Agency?
By active installs, Marin: 400+ sites run it against 30+ for Smart Agency, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 24, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Marin or Smart Agency?
Marin, at #1,571 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Smart Agency at #7,814. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Marin a block theme or a classic theme? And Smart Agency?
Marin is a classic theme, Smart Agency 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.