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Classic Editor vs Editor Box (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
Editor Box

Editor Box

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Editor Box has 1.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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Editor BoxN/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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Editor Box0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
◄
Editor Box0
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Editor Box1.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Editor BoxN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
◄
Editor Box4 years ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Editor Box2021
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Editor Box5 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Editor Box4.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Editor Box7.0+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Editor BoxFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Editor Box1.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Editor Box

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.

Editor Box Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Editor Box more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Editor Box has 0. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Editor Box?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Editor Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Editor Box free?
Classic Editor is free and Editor Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Editor Box?
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 Editor Box was last updated 4 years ago.

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