WordPress plugin comparison
Block Designer vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 100+ for Block Designer.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Block Designer about 5.
- Block Designer is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 1,252 reviews.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Dec 3, 2025 for Block Designer.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Block Designer.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2022 for Block Designer.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Designer |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,886 | #4 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 86 | 739.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.25 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 | 5.2.4 |
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