Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets
v1.0.1by Sumit Singh · updated 1 year ago
Restore the classic widgets screen as a new menu item without replacing new block-based widgets.
- Rank
- #6,757
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,180
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.3K
- 10,316 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets at a glance
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets is a WordPress plugin by Sumit Singh with 1K+ active installs, the #6,757 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 20, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 3 plugins tagged “gutenberg widgets”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats244 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,176 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,176 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,177 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,178 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,182 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,184 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,182 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,182 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,186 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,185 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,188 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,211 |
Rank over time
#6,757 · down 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,757 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,761 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,757 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,746 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,743 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,739 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,729 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,734 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,743 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,745 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,738 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,747 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,740 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,735 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.90% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6740 → #6743
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 23, 2022
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets
How many websites use Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets?
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,757 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets been downloaded?
10,316 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 20, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets compatible with the latest WordPress?
Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.0.1, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets have?
No one has reviewed Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets?
The plugins most like Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets, by the tags they share, are Classic Widgets (2M+), Widget Options (100K+) and Classic Editor and Classic Widgets (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,180 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 10.3K |
| Author | Sumit Singh |
| First released | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2025 |
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