Classic Widgets vs Enable Classic Editor & Widgets (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
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets

Enable Classic Editor & Widgets

5(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Enable Classic Editor & Widgets

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has 77K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets5
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets2.0K+
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets77K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets4 months ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets2019
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & WidgetsFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets3.2

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Enable Classic Editor & Widgets

5/5(5 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.

Enable Classic Editor & Widgets Reviews

by Honey Bramble

Thank you, this plugin rocks!

So thankful for this plugin, as I’m not a huge fan of the modern, updated and latest WordPress editor. It’s just not simple enough; too complex. The classic editor is the greatest of all times and thi

by hifi2007

working great

Have been using the most popular downloaded version of the classic editor but was not 100% working for me I tried this and it’s as simple as installing and nothing else to touch and will instantly sho

by kylemx920

Wouldn’t recommend any other

I have used this plugin for sometime and it has proved to be just what it says. It’s lightweight and just does the job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Enable Classic Editor & Widgets more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has 2.0K+. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Enable Classic Editor & Widgets?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Enable Classic Editor & Widgets free?
Classic Widgets is free and Enable Classic Editor & Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Enable Classic Editor & Widgets?
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 Enable Classic Editor & Widgets was last updated 4 months ago.

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