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Classic Editor + vs Classic Editor and Classic Widgets (2026)

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

Classic Editor +

Classic Editor +

4.9(31)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Classic Editor and Classic Widgets

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets

5(5)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Classic Editor and Classic Widgets has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Classic Editor + leads in active installations (50K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor + has accumulated 642K+ total downloads while Classic Editor and Classic Widgets has 291K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor +
►
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets5/5
Total Reviews
31Classic Editor +
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Classic Editor and Classic Widgets5
Active Installs
50K+Classic Editor +
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Classic Editor and Classic Widgets20K+
Total Downloads
642K+Classic Editor +
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Classic Editor and Classic Widgets291K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Editor +
Classic Editor and Classic WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoClassic Editor +
►
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets1 week ago
First Released
2018Classic Editor +
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets2021
Age
8 yearsClassic Editor +
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets5 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor +
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Editor +
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor +
Classic Editor and Classic WidgetsFree
Latest Version
4.4.1Classic Editor +
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor +

4.9/5(31 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets

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

Recent Reviews

Classic Editor + Reviews

by 1waytoheaven

WP 6.8.2 breaks ability to chnage the font colour.

Thank you for this plugin that I’ve used for years without a glitch. However, the latest WP update stops this plugin from offering to change the font colour. No colour palatte appears in Visual

by landapro

Perfect!

Does it’s thing and does it well. Kicks butt!

by remedia222

Pineapple is delicious indeed

Everything that kill Gutenberg is my friend.

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets Reviews

by byzgl

Works well!

Good job. Thanks.

by GoodVine

Good plugin

It works. Advanced Editor Tools works with this plugin

by SomniumLucidus

Perfect.

Just what I needed, a plugin that would take care of both nuisances. Well done!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor + or Classic Editor and Classic Widgets more popular?
Classic Editor + has 50K+ active installations while Classic Editor and Classic Widgets has 20K+. Classic Editor + is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor + or Classic Editor and Classic Widgets?
Classic Editor + has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Classic Editor and Classic Widgets has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Classic Editor + and Classic Editor and Classic Widgets free?
Classic Editor + is free and Classic Editor and Classic Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor + or Classic Editor and Classic Widgets?
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 2 months ago and Classic Editor and Classic Widgets was last updated 1 week ago.

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