WordPress plugin comparison
Block Navigation vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 3K+ for Block Navigation.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Block Navigation about 11.
- Block Navigation is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews, against 4.9 from 1,252 reviews.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against May 19, 2022 for Block Navigation.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.0.18 for Block Navigation.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2018 for Block Navigation.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block Navigation |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,907 | #4 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 182 | 754.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(33) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.0.18 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 5.2.4 |
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