Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Classic Widgets currently ranks #25 and has stayed inside the top 50 in every daily snapshot since Jul 22, 2026 (84 snapshots).
- Its best position in our tracking is #24, first reached on Aug 5, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2M+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It accounts for roughly 0.6% of all active installs across the plugins we track.
- It is averaging 1,925 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (1,869/day).
- The latest release, v0.3, shipped on Dec 8, 2025 (312 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #25 |
| 2026-09-30 | #25 |
| 2026-08-31 | #24 |
| 2026-07-31 | #25 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2,000,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 2,089 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,161 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,897 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,021 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,930 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,067 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,217 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,413 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,530 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,589 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,486 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,416 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,222 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,694 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,544 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,167 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,608 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,527 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,819 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,854 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3,152 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,380 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2,095 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,501 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,356 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3,856 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,285 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Tonya Mork |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-08 |
| Added to directory | 2021-05-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Enables the previous "classic" widgets settings screens in Appearance - Widgets and the Customizer. Disables the block editor from managing widgets.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Classic Widgets?
WordPress.org reports 2M+ active installs.
How popular is Classic Widgets?
As of October 16, 2026, Classic Widgets ranks #25 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #24.
When was Classic Widgets last updated?
Classic Widgets was last updated on December 8, 2025 (version 0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Classic Widgets?
Classic Widgets is developed by Tonya Mork. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2021.
