WordPress plugin comparison
Better Block Editor (BBE) vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 6K+ for Better Block Editor (BBE).
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Better Block Editor (BBE) about 58.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.9 from 1,252 reviews.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Classic Editor.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Classic Editor.
- Better Block Editor (BBE) is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Classic Editor.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2025 for Better Block Editor (BBE).
Line by line
Level: each leads on 4 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Better Block Editor (BBE) |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,809 | #4 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 739.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(11) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.96 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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