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Classic Editor vs Tap Top (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
View Classic Editor
VS
Tap Top

Tap Top

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View Tap Top

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Tap Top has 260.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
◄
Tap TopN/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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Tap Top0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
◄
Tap Top10
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Tap Top260
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Tap TopN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
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Tap Top5 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Tap Top2025
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Tap Top1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Tap Top5.6+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Tap Top7.2+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Tap TopFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Tap Top1.3.0

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Tap Top

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.

Tap Top Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Tap Top more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Tap Top has 10. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Tap Top?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Tap Top has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Tap Top free?
Classic Editor is free and Tap Top is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Tap Top?
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 Tap Top was last updated 5 months ago.

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