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Classic Editor vs MarkItUp! (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
MarkItUp!

MarkItUp!

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while MarkItUp! has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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MarkItUp!N/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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MarkItUp!0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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MarkItUp!20
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
MarkItUp!2.1K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
MarkItUp!N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
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MarkItUp!12 years ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
MarkItUp!2013
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
MarkItUp!13 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
MarkItUp!3.5.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
MarkItUp!false+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
MarkItUp!Free
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
MarkItUp!1.3a

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

MarkItUp!

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

MarkItUp! Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or MarkItUp! more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while MarkItUp! has 20. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or MarkItUp!?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while MarkItUp! has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and MarkItUp! free?
Classic Editor is free and MarkItUp! is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or MarkItUp!?
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 MarkItUp! was last updated 12 years ago.

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