WordPress plugin comparison
Better File Editor vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 300+ for Better File Editor.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 25,430 times, Better File Editor about 5.
- Classic Editor is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews, against 4.7 from 17 reviews.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Oct 18, 2015 for Better File Editor.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.3.34 for Better File Editor.
- Better File Editor has been around longer: since 2009, against 2017 for Classic Editor.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Better File Editor |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,261 | #4 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 88 | 763.9K |
| Rating | 4.7(17) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.2.4 |
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