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Classic Editor vs Bold Page Builder (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
Bold Page Builder

Bold Page Builder

3.6(66)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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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 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Bold Page Builder has 2.7M+. Bold Page Builder has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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Bold Page Builder3.6/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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Bold Page Builder66
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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Bold Page Builder50K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
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Bold Page Builder2.7M+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Bold Page Builder0%
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
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Bold Page Builder1 week ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Bold Page Builder2017
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Bold Page Builder9 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Bold Page Builder5.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Bold Page Builderfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Bold Page BuilderFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Bold Page Builder5.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Bold Page Builder

3.6/5(66 reviews)
5
53%
4
8%
3
6%
2
9%
1
24%

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.

Bold Page Builder Reviews

by swapnil1234

Slider is not responsive

In your theme, you want us to use your builder, but it has very limited options when compared with WPBakery or Elementor. 1. In your theme Industrial, the homepage slider is not responsive. There is n

by Fausto

El mejor maquetador

Posiblemente el mejor maquetador de WordPress, al menos así me lo parece por su facilidad, rapidez y usabilidad, encima es gratuito. Ágilmente puedes copiar y pegar varios modulos, incopora IA y es un

by Yahya Deved Wordpress

Very limited

the builder is very limited, I had a horrible experience with it. This topic was modified 1 year ago by Yahya Deved Wordpress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Bold Page Builder more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Bold Page Builder has 50K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Bold Page Builder?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Bold Page Builder has a 3.6/5 rating from 66 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Bold Page Builder free?
Classic Editor is free and Bold Page Builder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Bold Page Builder?
As of April 2026, Classic Editor has a 0% support resolution rate while Bold Page Builder has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Classic Editor was last updated 3 months ago and Bold Page Builder was last updated 1 week ago.

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