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Classic Widgets vs Disable Application Passwords (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
Disable Application Passwords

Disable Application Passwords

5(9)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable Application Passwords

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Application Passwords has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 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 Disable Application Passwords has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
►
Disable Application Passwords5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
◄
Disable Application Passwords9
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
◄
Disable Application Passwords2.0K+
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
◄
Disable Application Passwords44K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Disable Application PasswordsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
►
Disable Application Passwords1 week ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Disable Application Passwords2020
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Disable Application Passwords6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Disable Application Passwords5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Disable Application Passwords5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Disable Application PasswordsFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Disable Application Passwords2.4

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Disable Application Passwords

5/5(9 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.

Disable Application Passwords Reviews

by tinaponting

Works Great

Works very great with the Latest, php / wordpress blogs of mine

by scoun

good work

very nice !

by Suki

a “must have”

You could do the same with a Filter, but you would never know if your code is still compatible with the new versions of wordpress. This simple plugin is a “must have” in every wordpress! Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Disable Application Passwords more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Disable Application Passwords has 2.0K+. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Disable Application Passwords?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Disable Application Passwords has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Disable Application Passwords free?
Classic Widgets is free and Disable Application Passwords is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Disable Application Passwords?
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 Disable Application Passwords was last updated 1 week ago.

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