Classic Editor vs GenerateBlocks (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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GenerateBlocks

GenerateBlocks

4.9(120)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days 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 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while GenerateBlocks has 3.3M+. GenerateBlocks has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks120
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks200K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks3.3M+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks0%
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
GenerateBlocks4 days ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks2020
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
GenerateBlocks6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks6.5+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks7.2+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
GenerateBlocksFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
GenerateBlocks2.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

GenerateBlocks

4.9/5(120 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
3%
2
0%
1
2%

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.

GenerateBlocks Reviews

by fkoomek

Perfect tool

Perfect. I don’t use anything else to build sites anymore. It’s more developer tool because good knowledge of CSS is necessary but you can build fast sites just with the assets you need. No more unuse

by Claus Pescha

Simply The Best

Using it since years on many sites. Valuable support. Great. Thank you!

by yodastudio

Perfect Gutenberg addon

This is a pretty useful tool. I can create fancy pages without using other powerful (but heavy) WordPress editors.I could redo a good portion of my sites using just Gutenberg and this addon, and they

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or GenerateBlocks more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while GenerateBlocks has 200K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or GenerateBlocks?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while GenerateBlocks has a 4.9/5 rating from 120 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and GenerateBlocks free?
Classic Editor is free and GenerateBlocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or GenerateBlocks?
As of April 2026, Classic Editor has a 0% support resolution rate while GenerateBlocks has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Classic Editor was last updated 3 months ago and GenerateBlocks was last updated 4 days ago.

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