Classic Editor vs Extendify (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
Extendify

Extendify

4.7(10)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week 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 500K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Extendify has 11M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
Extendify4.7/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
Extendify10
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
Extendify500K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
Extendify11M+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
ExtendifyN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
Extendify1 week ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Extendify2022
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Extendify4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Extendify6.5+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Extendify7.0+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
ExtendifyFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Extendify3.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Extendify

4.7/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
10%
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.

Extendify Reviews

by t0m4u

For Simpletons Only

Documentation is bad. AI is limited. I’ve been doing WordPress for a decade and struggle with this thing. All the other high-five reviewers must be smoking weed.

by Vincent Breton

perfect

I appreciate that this plugin offers light layouts that do not weigh down the page, I am looking forward to proposals using the new grid block

by Donna Fontenot

Super heroes of plugins

Not only does Extendify have a beautiful array of patterns and templates, but it goes a huge step further by not locking anyone in. If you use Extendify templates or patterns, and then decide to deact

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Extendify more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Extendify has 500K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Extendify?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Extendify has a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Extendify free?
Classic Editor is free and Extendify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Extendify?
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 Extendify was last updated 1 week ago.

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