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Classic Editor vs Bash It Out (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Classic Editor

Classic Editor

4.9(1,225)

9.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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VS
Bash It Out

Bash It Out

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View Bash It Out

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Classic Editor has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,225 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0M+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Bash It Out has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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Bash It OutN/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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Bash It Out0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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Bash It Out0
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Bash It Out2.1K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Bash It OutN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
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Bash It Out3 years ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Bash It Out2018
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Bash It Out8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Bash It Out4.7+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Bash It Out5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Bash It OutFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Bash It Out1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

4.9/5(1,225 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

Bash It Out

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Classic Editor Reviews

by Shelton

Back to Simple

Really helpful if u don’t like the block editor. Feels familiar n easy to work with. Not fancy, but it makes editing way more comfortable for me.

by Get Homeservice Quotes

perfect for users who prefer the old WordPress

The Classic Editor plugin is perfect for users who prefer the old WordPress editing experience. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and works flawlessly without any setup. Highly recommended for a simple a

by tyriqsuth

Keeps It Simple

Installed this cz I prefer the old editor. Works exactly as expected, no issues so far. Makes writing posts much easier for me. Would be nicer if it had few more options, but still solid. tnkz devs.

Bash It Out Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Bash It Out more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Bash It Out has 0. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Bash It Out?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Bash It Out has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Bash It Out free?
Classic Editor is free and Bash It Out is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Bash It Out?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Classic Editor was last updated 3 months ago and Bash It Out was last updated 3 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.