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Classic Widgets vs Default Classic Editor (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
Default Classic Editor

Default Classic Editor

5(2)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Default Classic Editor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Default Classic Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Default Classic Editor has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
►
Default Classic Editor5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
◄
Default Classic Editor2
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
◄
Default Classic Editor30
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
◄
Default Classic Editor2.7K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Default Classic EditorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
◄
Default Classic Editor6 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Default Classic Editor2019
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Default Classic Editor7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Default Classic Editor4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Default Classic Editor5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Default Classic EditorFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Default Classic Editor0.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Default Classic Editor

5/5(2 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.

Default Classic Editor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Default Classic Editor more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Default Classic Editor has 30. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Default Classic Editor?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Default Classic Editor has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Default Classic Editor free?
Classic Widgets is free and Default Classic Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Default Classic Editor?
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 Default Classic Editor was last updated 6 years ago.

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