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Classic Editor vs Animated Counter (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
Animated Counter

Animated Counter

0(0)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Animated Counter

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 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Animated Counter has 845.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
◄
Animated CounterN/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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Animated Counter0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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Animated Counter50
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
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Animated Counter845
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Animated CounterN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
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Animated Counter3 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Animated Counter2025
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Animated Counter1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Animated Counter5.8+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Animated Counter7.4+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Animated CounterFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Animated Counter1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Animated Counter

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

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.

Animated Counter Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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