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Bootstrap Blocks vs Advanced Classic Editor (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Bootstrap Blocks

Bootstrap Blocks

5(28)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
View Bootstrap Blocks
VS
Advanced Classic Editor

Advanced Classic Editor

4.3(9)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Advanced Classic Editor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bootstrap Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 28 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bootstrap Blocks has accumulated 190K+ total downloads while Advanced Classic Editor has 41K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Bootstrap Blocks
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Advanced Classic Editor4.3/5
Total Reviews
28Bootstrap Blocks
◄
Advanced Classic Editor9
Active Installs
10K+Bootstrap Blocks
◄
Advanced Classic Editor2.0K+
Total Downloads
190K+Bootstrap Blocks
◄
Advanced Classic Editor41K+
Support Resolution
0%Bootstrap Blocks
Advanced Classic EditorN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoBootstrap Blocks
►
Advanced Classic Editor1 month ago
First Released
2019Bootstrap Blocks
Advanced Classic Editor2017
Age
7 yearsBootstrap Blocks
Advanced Classic Editor9 years
WP Requires
5.3+Bootstrap Blocks
Advanced Classic Editor6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Bootstrap Blocks
Advanced Classic Editor7.4+
Business Model
FreeBootstrap Blocks
Advanced Classic EditorFree
Latest Version
5.2.1Bootstrap Blocks
Advanced Classic Editor3.1.5

Rating Breakdown

Bootstrap Blocks

5/5(28 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Advanced Classic Editor

4.3/5(9 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
11%
2
0%
1
11%

Recent Reviews

Bootstrap Blocks Reviews

by thefountain

The Best

I finally found the right plugin. It works like a dream with ACF blocks – completely new possibilities. I hope it will continue to be maintained and updated for a long time to come. I would definitely

by Anonymous User 20491752

Great plugin

Great plugin, thank you!

by marekrostcz

This should be a featured plugin!

This is an excellent plugin. All the pains of trying to solve web responsiveness with Gutenberg can thrown out of the window. Great compatibility with themes that already use Bootstrap for basic websi

Advanced Classic Editor Reviews

by kiyasu

Pretty Much Needed This Plugin

I disliked what the editor was before I installed this plugin. Thank you for the plugin! This topic was modified 11 months ago by kiyasu.

by audioscavenger

Best TinyMCE addon

This plugin has only 1 competitor: “Advanced editor tools” by Automattic. I mention it because I tested both. Atomattic’s only adds the table and top menu capabilities, while Advanced Classic Editor a

by bosslady11

WARNING!!! Terrible, sneaky and shady!

I download this app because it stated it was compatible with my WordPress. However, as soon as I did I received a warning error message on the banner area of my website that stated, “Warning: Illegal

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bootstrap Blocks or Advanced Classic Editor more popular?
Bootstrap Blocks has 10K+ active installations while Advanced Classic Editor has 2.0K+. Bootstrap Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bootstrap Blocks or Advanced Classic Editor?
Bootstrap Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Advanced Classic Editor has a 4.3/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Bootstrap Blocks and Advanced Classic Editor free?
Bootstrap Blocks is free and Advanced Classic Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bootstrap Blocks or Advanced 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?
Bootstrap Blocks was last updated 10 months ago and Advanced Classic Editor was last updated 1 month ago.

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