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Classic Widgets vs Disable WordPress Block Editor… (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
Disable WordPress Block Editor…

Disable WordPress Block Editor…

0(0)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Disable WordPress Block Editor…

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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Disable WordPress Block Editor… has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
◄
Disable WordPress Block Editor…N/A
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
◄
Disable WordPress Block Editor…0
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
◄
Disable WordPress Block Editor…30
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
◄
Disable WordPress Block Editor…1.4K+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Disable WordPress Block Editor…N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
◄
Disable WordPress Block Editor…4 years ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Disable WordPress Block Editor…2020
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Disable WordPress Block Editor…6 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Disable WordPress Block Editor…5.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Disable WordPress Block Editor…5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Disable WordPress Block Editor…Free
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Disable WordPress Block Editor…1.0.9

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

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

Disable WordPress Block Editor…

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.

Disable WordPress Block Editor… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Widgets or Disable WordPress Block Editor… more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Disable WordPress Block Editor… has 30. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Disable WordPress Block Editor…?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Disable WordPress Block Editor… has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Disable WordPress Block Editor… free?
Classic Widgets is free and Disable WordPress Block Editor… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets or Disable WordPress Block 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 Widgets was last updated 3 months ago and Disable WordPress Block Editor… was last updated 4 years ago.

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