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Classic Editor vs Tiny Grid (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
Tiny Grid

Tiny Grid

4.8(4)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Tiny Grid

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 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Tiny Grid has 6.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
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Tiny Grid4.8/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
◄
Tiny Grid4
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
◄
Tiny Grid300
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Tiny Grid6.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Tiny GridN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
◄
Tiny Grid10 years ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Tiny Grid2015
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Tiny Grid11 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Tiny Grid3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Tiny Gridfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Tiny GridFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Tiny Grid0.4

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

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

Tiny Grid

4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
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.

Tiny Grid Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Tiny Grid more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Tiny Grid has 300. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Tiny Grid?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Tiny Grid has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Tiny Grid free?
Classic Editor is free and Tiny Grid is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Tiny Grid?
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 Tiny Grid was last updated 10 years ago.

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