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Classic Widgets vs Enable Default 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
Enable Default Editor

Enable Default Editor

5(2)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Enable Default Editor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Enable Default Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Enable Default Editor has 6.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
►
Enable Default Editor5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
◄
Enable Default Editor2
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
◄
Enable Default Editor200
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
◄
Enable Default Editor6.1K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Enable Default EditorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
◄
Enable Default Editor6 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Enable Default Editor2019
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Enable Default Editor7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Enable Default Editor5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Enable Default Editor5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Enable Default EditorFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Enable Default Editor1.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Enable Default 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.

Enable Default Editor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Enable Default Editor more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Enable Default Editor has 200. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Enable Default Editor?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Enable Default Editor has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Enable Default Editor free?
Classic Widgets is free and Enable Default Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Enable Default 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 Enable Default Editor was last updated 6 years ago.

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