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Classic Widgets vs Remove Update Notification (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
View Classic Widgets
VS
Remove Update Notification

Remove Update Notification

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Remove Update Notification

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Classic Widgets has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 263 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Remove Update Notification has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
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Remove Update NotificationN/A
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
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Remove Update Notification0
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
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Remove Update Notification10
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
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Remove Update Notification1.1K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Remove Update NotificationN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
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Remove Update Notification6 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Remove Update Notification2019
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Remove Update Notification7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Remove Update Notification4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Remove Update Notification5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Remove Update NotificationFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Remove Update Notification1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Remove Update Notification

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Remove Update Notification Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Remove Update Notification more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Remove Update Notification has 10. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Remove Update Notification?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Remove Update Notification has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Remove Update Notification free?
Classic Widgets is free and Remove Update Notification is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Remove Update Notification?
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 Remove Update Notification was last updated 6 years ago.

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