Enable Classic Editor & Widgets vs Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enable Classic Editor & Widgets has accumulated 77K+ total downloads while Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets has 9.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Enable Classic Editor & Widgets | Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 77K+ | ◄ | 9.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2022 | |
| Age | 7 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.2 | 1.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Enable Classic Editor & Widgets averaged approximately 15 daily downloads while Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Enable Classic Editor & Widgets Reviews
Thank you, this plugin rocks!
So thankful for this plugin, as I’m not a huge fan of the modern, updated and latest WordPress editor. It’s just not simple enough; too complex. The classic editor is the greatest of all times and thi
working great
Have been using the most popular downloaded version of the classic editor but was not 100% working for me I tried this and it’s as simple as installing and nothing else to touch and will instantly sho
Wouldn’t recommend any other
I have used this plugin for sometime and it has proved to be just what it says. It’s lightweight and just does the job.
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets Reviews
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