WordPress plugin comparison
Blockons vs Classic Editor
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 700+ for Blockons.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Blockons about 25.
- Classic Editor is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews, against 4.8 from 4 reviews.
- Blockons was updated more recently: Oct 15, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Classic Editor.
- Blockons 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 2022 for Blockons.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Blockons |  Classic Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,026 | #4 |
| Active installs | 700+ | 8M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 816 | 754.5K |
| Rating | 4.8(4) | 4.9(1.3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.58 | ×2.16 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.2.4 |
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