WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs Genesis Blocks
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 40K+ for Genesis Blocks.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Genesis Blocks about 286.
- Classic Editor is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews, against 3.7 from 24 reviews.
- Genesis Blocks was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Classic Editor.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2020 for Genesis Blocks.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Editor |  Genesis Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #839 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 739.5K | 8.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | 3.7(24) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.89 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.1 |
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