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Classic Widgets vs Wp Disabler (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
Wp Disabler

Wp Disabler

5(3)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Wp Disabler has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Wp Disabler has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
►
Wp Disabler5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
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Wp Disabler3
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
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Wp Disabler300
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
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Wp Disabler3.1K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Wp DisablerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
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Wp Disabler6 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Wp Disabler2019
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Wp Disabler7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Wp Disabler3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Wp Disabler5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Wp DisablerFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Wp Disabler1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Wp Disabler

5/5(3 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.

Wp Disabler Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Wp Disabler more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Wp Disabler has 300. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Wp Disabler?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Wp Disabler has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Wp Disabler free?
Classic Widgets is free and Wp Disabler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Wp Disabler?
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 Wp Disabler was last updated 6 years ago.

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