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Classic Editor vs Classic Editor + (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
Classic Editor +

Classic Editor +

4.9(31)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Classic Editor +

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 Classic Editor + has 642K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
Classic Editor +4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
◄
Classic Editor +31
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
◄
Classic Editor +50K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Classic Editor +642K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Classic Editor +N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
►
Classic Editor +2 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Classic Editor +2018
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Classic Editor +8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Classic Editor +4.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Classic Editor +5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Classic Editor +Free
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Classic Editor +4.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Classic Editor +

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Classic Editor + more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Classic Editor + has 50K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Classic Editor +?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Classic Editor + has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Classic Editor + free?
Classic Editor is free and Classic Editor + is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Classic Editor +?
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 Classic Editor + was last updated 2 months ago.

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