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Classic Editor vs Page View Count (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
Page View Count

Page View Count

4(55)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Page View Count

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Page View Count has 718K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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Page View Count4/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
◄
Page View Count55
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
◄
Page View Count10K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Page View Count718K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Page View CountN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
◄
Page View Count4 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Page View Count2012
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Page View Count14 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Page View Count6.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Page View Countfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Page View CountFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Page View Count2.8.7

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Page View Count

4/5(55 reviews)
5
65%
4
5%
3
4%
2
11%
1
15%

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.

Page View Count Reviews

by Willem Jurka

Satisfied

Good plugin, works very well

by findikhikayeleri

Great Plugin

Great plugin. It has all the features I wanted.

by thomytk

Icons on left corner

I put the counter to the footer section but on top left corner it occurs also just the statistic icon and a running icon below the statistic icon. I run the website by a purchased theme. I ask for a s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Page View Count more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Page View Count has 10K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Page View Count?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Page View Count has a 4/5 rating from 55 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Page View Count free?
Classic Editor is free and Page View Count is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Page View Count?
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 Page View Count was last updated 4 months ago.

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