Signify Dark vs Smart Tech 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
Signify Dark leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #357, ahead of Smart Tech Blog at #4,393. Over the last 7 days Signify Dark slipped 9 places and Smart Tech Blog slipped 115 places. Signify Dark has the largest install base, roughly 30× the next: 3K+ active installs against 100+ for Smart Tech Blog. Downloads this week: Signify Dark 178 and Smart Tech Blog 90.
| Metric | Signify Dark | Smart Tech Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #357 ▼ 9 | #4,393 ▼ 115 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 178 | 90 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.3.1 | 0.6.8 |
| Best rank on record | #344 | #3,961 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2020 | Jun 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, Signify Dark or Smart Tech Blog?
By active installs, Signify Dark: 3K+ sites run it against 100+ for Smart Tech Blog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Signify Dark or Smart Tech Blog?
Signify Dark, at #357 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Smart Tech Blog at #4,393. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Signify Dark a block theme or a classic theme? And Smart Tech Blog?
Signify Dark is a classic theme, Smart Tech 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.