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Classic Editor vs Post Date Labels (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
Post Date Labels

Post Date Labels

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Post Date Labels has 388.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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Post Date LabelsN/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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Post Date Labels0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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Post Date Labels0
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Post Date Labels388
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Post Date LabelsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
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Post Date Labels2 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Post Date Labels2025
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Post Date Labels1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Post Date Labels5.8+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Post Date Labels7.0+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Post Date LabelsFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Post Date Labels1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Post Date Labels

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.

Post Date Labels Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Post Date Labels more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Post Date Labels has 0. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Post Date Labels?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Post Date Labels has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Post Date Labels free?
Classic Editor is free and Post Date Labels is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Post Date Labels?
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 Post Date Labels was last updated 2 months ago.

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