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Classic Widgets vs PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons (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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PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons

PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons

5(2)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
►
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
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PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons2
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
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PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons1.0K+
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
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PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons16K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttonsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
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PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons2 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons2015
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons11 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttonsfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttonsFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons1.2.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons

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.

PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons Reviews

by agrudick2017

Great Addition With One Drawback

I like this plug-in. It adds several useful features to the text editor. The only problem is that some of the added features are duplications of existing features. It would be great if there were a

by locoduende

Very Good

Very Good! I liked so much!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons has 1.0K+. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons free?
Classic Widgets is free and PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons?
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 PRyC WP: TinyMCE more buttons was last updated 2 years ago.

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