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Classic Editor vs MD Governance (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
View Classic Editor
VS
MD Governance

MD Governance

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
View MD Governance

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 MD Governance has 379.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
◄
MD GovernanceN/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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MD Governance0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
◄
MD Governance0
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
MD Governance379
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
MD GovernanceN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
◄
MD Governance10 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
MD Governance2025
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
MD Governance1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
MD Governancefalse+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
MD Governancefalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
MD GovernanceFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
MD Governance1.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

MD Governance

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.

MD Governance Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or MD Governance more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while MD Governance has 0. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or MD Governance?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while MD Governance has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and MD Governance free?
Classic Editor is free and MD Governance is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or MD Governance?
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 MD Governance was last updated 10 months ago.

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