Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1322
Peak #1322
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
342.6K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▲ 11
30 days▲ 37
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Classic Editor and Classic Widgets currently ranks #1322 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.5.5, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1322 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1357 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WP Grim |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.5 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2021-07-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Disables Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Classic Editor and Classic Widgets?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Classic Editor and Classic Widgets?
As of August 31, 2026, Classic Editor and Classic Widgets ranks #1322 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Classic Editor and Classic Widgets last updated?
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.5.5). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Classic Editor and Classic Widgets?
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets is developed by WP Grim. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2021.
