WordPress plugin comparison
BlockArt Blocks vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 10K+ for BlockArt Blocks.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 25,430 times, BlockArt Blocks about 113.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- BlockArt Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Classic Editor.
- BlockArt Blocks 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 2021 for BlockArt Blocks.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BlockArt Blocks |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,906 | #4 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 763.9K |
| Rating | 4.9(16) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.87 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
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