WordPress plugin comparison
Block Data Attribute vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 300+ for Block Data Attribute.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Block Data Attribute about 7.
- Block Data Attribute is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 1,252 reviews.
- Block Data Attribute was updated more recently: Jun 10, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Classic Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2020 for Block Data Attribute.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Data Attribute |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,529 | #4 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 196 | 754.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.50 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 5 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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