Active installs
9M+
2.7% of tracked installs
Rank
#4
Peak #4
Downloads / day
34,026
prev 34,329
Downloads (7d)
214,600
All-time downloads
91.9M
Days tracked
2
2 in top 50
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Classic Editor currently ranks #4 and has stayed inside the top 10 in every daily snapshot since Aug 6, 2026 (2 snapshots).
- It accounts for roughly 2.7% of all active installs across the plugins we track.
- It is averaging 39,790 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.7.0, shipped on May 28, 2026 (71 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.0 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-28 |
| Added to directory | 2017-10-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic Editor a free plugin?
Yes — Classic Editor is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Classic Editor?
WordPress.org reports 9M+ active installs.
How popular is Classic Editor?
As of August 7, 2026, Classic Editor ranks #4 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Classic Editor last updated?
Classic Editor was last updated on May 28, 2026 (version 1.7.0). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes Classic Editor?
Classic Editor is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2017.
