Classic Widgets vs VK Google Job Posting Manager (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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VS
VK Google Job Posting Manager

VK Google Job Posting Manager

4(2)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View VK Google Job Posting Manager

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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while VK Google Job Posting Manager has 37K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager4/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager2
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager2.0K+
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager37K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager2 months ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager2019
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager6.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager7.4+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting ManagerFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
VK Google Job Posting Manager1.2.24

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

VK Google Job Posting Manager

4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
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.

VK Google Job Posting Manager Reviews

by jeremy0

Close, but does not work

This plug in was promising, went through all the steps to set it up, but google does not index the jobs in the job card. It indexes the /job-posts/ page, but not the individual job pages. Thi

by FreshView

Works exactly as suggested

UPDATE: The developer responded with a fix that is working properly. This plugin pushed our host I/O and memory use through the roof. Some of the buttons are in Japanese and there is no way to change

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or VK Google Job Posting Manager more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while VK Google Job Posting Manager has 2.0K+. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or VK Google Job Posting Manager?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while VK Google Job Posting Manager has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and VK Google Job Posting Manager free?
Classic Widgets is free and VK Google Job Posting Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or VK Google Job Posting Manager?
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 VK Google Job Posting Manager was last updated 2 months ago.

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