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Classic Widgets vs Silence! (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
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VS
Silence!

Silence!

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Classic Widgets has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 263 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Silence! has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
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Silence!N/A
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
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Silence!0
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
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Silence!10
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
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Silence!1.6K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Silence!N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
◄
Silence!13 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Silence!2012
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Silence!14 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Silence!2.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Silence!false+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Silence!Free
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Silence!1.5

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Silence!

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Silence! Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Silence! more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Silence! has 10. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Silence!?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Silence! has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Silence! free?
Classic Widgets is free and Silence! is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Silence!?
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 Silence! was last updated 13 years ago.

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