WordPress plugin comparison
Tabs Block vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 700+ for Tabs Block.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 25,430 times, Tabs Block about 16.
- Tabs Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 1,252 reviews.
- Tabs Block was updated more recently: Sep 9, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Classic Editor.
- Tabs Block 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 Tabs Block.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Tabs Block |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,945 | #4 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 431 | 763.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
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