PluginSift

Classic Editor + vs Classic Widgets with Block-based 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
View Classic Editor +
VS
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets

Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets

0(0)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Classic Editor + has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 31 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor + has accumulated 642K+ total downloads while Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets has 9.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor +
◄
Classic Widgets with Block-based WidgetsN/A
Total Reviews
31Classic Editor +
◄
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets0
Active Installs
50K+Classic Editor +
◄
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets1.0K+
Total Downloads
642K+Classic Editor +
◄
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets9.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Editor +
Classic Widgets with Block-based WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoClassic Editor +
◄
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets11 months ago
First Released
2018Classic Editor +
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets2022
Age
8 yearsClassic Editor +
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor +
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets5.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Editor +
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets7.0+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor +
Classic Widgets with Block-based WidgetsFree
Latest Version
4.4.1Classic Editor +
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor +

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

Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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 Widgets with Block-based Widgets Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor + or Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets more popular?
Classic Editor + has 50K+ active installations while Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets has 1.0K+. Classic Editor + is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor + or Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets?
Classic Editor + has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor + and Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets free?
Classic Editor + is free and Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor + or Classic Widgets with Block-based 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 Widgets with Block-based Widgets was last updated 11 months ago.

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