WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs Customize Editor Control
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 40+ for Customize Editor Control.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Customize Editor Control about 2.
- Customize Editor Control has no reviews yet.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Sep 11, 2017 for Customize Editor Control.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.8.34 for Customize Editor Control.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Editor |  Customize Editor Control |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #22,262 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 754.5K | 46 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 4.8.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 5.2 |
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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