WordPress plugin comparison
Block Editor Emoji vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 10+ for Block Editor Emoji.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 25,430 times, Block Editor Emoji about 2.
- Block Editor Emoji has no reviews yet.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Apr 29, 2024 for Block Editor Emoji.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.5.14 for Block Editor Emoji.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2023 for Block Editor Emoji.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Editor Emoji |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,303 | #4 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 39 | 763.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.5.14 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 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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