Classic Widgets vs Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths (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
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths

Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths

5(1)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths1
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths50
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths10K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page WidthsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths14 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths2011
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths15 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths3.2.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widthsfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page WidthsFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths1.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths

5/5(1 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.

Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths has 50. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths free?
Classic Widgets is free and Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths?
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 Customized WYSIWYG Editor Page Widths was last updated 14 years ago.

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