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Classic Widgets vs Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… (2026)

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

Classic Widgets

Classic Widgets

4.9(263)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…

Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…

5(2)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
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Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
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Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…2
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
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Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…30
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
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Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…3.8K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
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Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…2 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…2022
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…5.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…7.0+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…Free
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

4.9/5(263 reviews)
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%

Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Classic Widgets Reviews

by kinseykinsey

Works Like Before

Does exactly what I needed. Brought back the old widget system without any issues. Super easy to use, no extra setup needed. tnx to devs, saved my time 👍

by Tavian Hayes

Old Widgets Back

Installed Classic Widgets cz I prefer the old widget screen. Works exactly like before and keeps things simple. No confusion with block widgets anymore. Really glad this exists. Tnkz devs!

by jrulcova

Great and very helpful plugin

Great widget plugin. The widgets are flexible, easy to style, and they do not slow down the site.

Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… has 30. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… free?
Classic Widgets is free and Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill…?
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 Widgets was last updated 3 months ago and Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill… was last updated 2 years ago.

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