Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets currently ranks #6725 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 7 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 36% versus the month before (5/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Apr 20, 2025 (548 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | #6725 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6771 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6765 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6755 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 12 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sumit Singh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-20 |
| Added to directory | 2022-02-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Restore the classic widgets screen as a new menu item without replacing new block-based widgets.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets?
As of October 20, 2026, Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets ranks #6725 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets last updated?
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets was last updated on April 20, 2025 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets?
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets is developed by Sumit Singh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2022.
