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Classic Editor vs Locky Blocky (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
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VS
Locky Blocky

Locky Blocky

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Locky Blocky has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Classic Editor leads in active installations (9.0M+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Locky Blocky has 420.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
►
Locky Blocky5/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
◄
Locky Blocky1
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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Locky Blocky0
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Locky Blocky420
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Locky BlockyN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
◄
Locky Blocky9 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Locky Blocky2025
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Locky Blocky1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Locky Blocky6.8+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Locky Blocky7.4+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Locky BlockyFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Locky Blocky1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Locky Blocky

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
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.

Locky Blocky Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Locky Blocky more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Locky Blocky has 0. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Locky Blocky?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Locky Blocky has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Locky Blocky free?
Classic Editor is free and Locky Blocky is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Locky Blocky?
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 Locky Blocky was last updated 9 months ago.

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