Classic Widgets vs Kindeditor For WordPress (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
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Kindeditor For WordPress

Kindeditor For WordPress

5(2)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Kindeditor For WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Kindeditor For WordPress has 55K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress2
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress500
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress55K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPressN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress10 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress2011
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress15 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPressFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Kindeditor For WordPress1.4.3

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Kindeditor For WordPress

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.

Kindeditor For WordPress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Kindeditor For WordPress more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Kindeditor For WordPress has 500. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Kindeditor For WordPress?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Kindeditor For WordPress has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Kindeditor For WordPress free?
Classic Widgets is free and Kindeditor For WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Kindeditor For WordPress?
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 Kindeditor For WordPress was last updated 10 years ago.

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