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Classic Editor vs TCD Classic Editor (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
TCD Classic Editor

TCD Classic Editor

0(0)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View TCD Classic Editor

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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while TCD Classic Editor has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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TCD Classic EditorN/A
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
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TCD Classic Editor0
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
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TCD Classic Editor4.0K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
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TCD Classic Editor17K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
TCD Classic EditorN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
►
TCD Classic Editor2 months ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
TCD Classic Editor2024
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
TCD Classic Editor2 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
TCD Classic Editor6.7+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
TCD Classic Editor8.0+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
TCD Classic EditorFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
TCD Classic Editor1.3.3

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

TCD Classic Editor

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.

TCD Classic Editor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or TCD Classic Editor more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while TCD Classic Editor has 4.0K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or TCD Classic Editor?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while TCD Classic Editor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and TCD Classic Editor free?
Classic Editor is free and TCD Classic Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or TCD Classic Editor?
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 TCD Classic Editor was last updated 2 months ago.

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