Classic Editor vs Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Classic Editor

Classic Editor

4.9(1,225)

9.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Classic Editor
VS
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

4.3(8)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Classic Editor has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,225 reviews) and leads in active installations (9.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode has 50K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode4.3/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode8
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode1.0K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode50K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen modeN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode1 month ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode2020
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode5.4+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen modefalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen modeFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode4.2.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

4.9/5(1,225 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

4.3/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Classic Editor Reviews

by Shelton

Back to Simple

Really helpful if u don’t like the block editor. Feels familiar n easy to work with. Not fancy, but it makes editing way more comfortable for me.

by Get Homeservice Quotes

perfect for users who prefer the old WordPress

The Classic Editor plugin is perfect for users who prefer the old WordPress editing experience. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and works flawlessly without any setup. Highly recommended for a simple a

by tyriqsuth

Keeps It Simple

Installed this cz I prefer the old editor. Works exactly as expected, no issues so far. Makes writing posts much easier for me. Would be nicer if it had few more options, but still solid. tnkz devs.

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Reviews

by Jonathan

Technically works but now with ads

First off, the plugin technically works and up to recently I had no issues with it. However, it recently started displaying a giant ad for another of it’s plugins on all of my site dashboards when I l

by mich08

Amazing plugin

Amazing plugin *****

by Michael Galli

Works fine with WP 5.5.3

I installed the plugin, activated it and nothing happened. Still all in fullscreen mode. I guess it needs a fix. Edit: It works totally fine. Found some bugs + incompatibility issues with custom code

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode has 1.0K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode has a 4.3/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode free?
Classic Editor is free and Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode?
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 Editor was last updated 3 months ago and Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode was last updated 1 month ago.

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