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Classic Editor vs Custom Fields Shortcodes (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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Custom Fields Shortcodes

Custom Fields Shortcodes

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Fields Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Classic Editor leads in active installations (9.0M+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Custom Fields Shortcodes has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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Custom Fields Shortcodes5/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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Custom Fields Shortcodes1
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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Custom Fields Shortcodes100
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
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Custom Fields Shortcodes11K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Custom Fields ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
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Custom Fields Shortcodes14 years ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Custom Fields Shortcodes2011
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Custom Fields Shortcodes15 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Custom Fields Shortcodes3.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Custom Fields Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Custom Fields ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Custom Fields Shortcodes0.9

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Custom Fields Shortcodes

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Custom Fields Shortcodes Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Custom Fields Shortcodes more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Custom Fields Shortcodes has 100. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Custom Fields Shortcodes?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Custom Fields Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Custom Fields Shortcodes free?
Classic Editor is free and Custom Fields Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Custom Fields Shortcodes?
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 Custom Fields Shortcodes was last updated 14 years ago.

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