Classic Widgets vs Disable Media Pages (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Classic Widgets

Classic Widgets

4.9(263)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Classic Widgets
VS
Disable Media Pages

Disable Media Pages

5(17)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View Disable Media Pages

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Media Pages has a higher user rating (5/5 from 17 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Disable Media Pages has 87K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages17
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages10K+
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages87K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Disable Media PagesN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
Disable Media Pages8 months ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages2020
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Disable Media Pages6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages8.0+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Disable Media PagesFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Disable Media Pages4.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

4.9/5(263 reviews)
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%

Disable Media Pages

5/5(17 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Classic Widgets Reviews

by kinseykinsey

Works Like Before

Does exactly what I needed. Brought back the old widget system without any issues. Super easy to use, no extra setup needed. tnx to devs, saved my time 👍

by Tavian Hayes

Old Widgets Back

Installed Classic Widgets cz I prefer the old widget screen. Works exactly like before and keeps things simple. No confusion with block widgets anymore. Really glad this exists. Tnkz devs!

by jrulcova

Great and very helpful plugin

Great widget plugin. The widgets are flexible, easy to style, and they do not slow down the site.

Disable Media Pages Reviews

by xoruna

An essential tool

The plugin works great and is very useful for any wordpress site.

by kotoedo

Excellent plugin

This is a simple to use plugin that does exactly what it says. Recommend!

by MTC

A life saver!

Needed the media page slugs for content pages but the pictures, being named after the pages, blocked all the required slugs. This plugin did the trick just fine! 2800 slugs renamed without errors and

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Disable Media Pages more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Disable Media Pages has 10K+. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Disable Media Pages?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Disable Media Pages has a 5/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Disable Media Pages free?
Classic Widgets is free and Disable Media Pages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Disable Media Pages?
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 Widgets was last updated 3 months ago and Disable Media Pages was last updated 8 months ago.

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