WordPress plugin comparison
AI Block Editor vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 100+ for AI Block Editor.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, AI Block Editor about 26.
- Classic Editor is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews, against 4.6 from 5 reviews.
- AI Block Editor was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Classic Editor.
- AI Block Editor resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Classic Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2024 for AI Block Editor.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AI Block Editor |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,937 | #4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 656 | 739.5K |
| Rating | 4.6(5) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.44 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.2.4 |
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