Classic Editor + vs Enable Classic Editor & 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
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets

Enable Classic Editor & Widgets

5(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Enable Classic Editor & Widgets

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Classic Editor + leads in active installations (50K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor + has accumulated 642K+ total downloads while Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has 77K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets5/5
Total Reviews
31Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets5
Active Installs
50K+Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets2.0K+
Total Downloads
642K+Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets77K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoClassic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets4 months ago
First Released
2018Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets2019
Age
8 yearsClassic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & WidgetsFree
Latest Version
4.4.1Classic Editor +
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets3.2

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor +

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

Enable Classic Editor & 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.

Enable Classic Editor & Widgets Reviews

by Honey Bramble

Thank you, this plugin rocks!

So thankful for this plugin, as I’m not a huge fan of the modern, updated and latest WordPress editor. It’s just not simple enough; too complex. The classic editor is the greatest of all times and thi

by hifi2007

working great

Have been using the most popular downloaded version of the classic editor but was not 100% working for me I tried this and it’s as simple as installing and nothing else to touch and will instantly sho

by kylemx920

Wouldn’t recommend any other

I have used this plugin for sometime and it has proved to be just what it says. It’s lightweight and just does the job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor + or Enable Classic Editor & Widgets more popular?
Classic Editor + has 50K+ active installations while Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has 2.0K+. Classic Editor + is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor + or Enable Classic Editor & Widgets?
Classic Editor + has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Classic Editor + and Enable Classic Editor & Widgets free?
Classic Editor + is free and Enable Classic Editor & Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor + or Enable Classic Editor & 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 Enable Classic Editor & Widgets was last updated 4 months ago.

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