WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs HBmarkdown For Editors
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 50+ for HBmarkdown For Editors.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 25,430 times, HBmarkdown For Editors about 4.
- HBmarkdown For Editors has no reviews yet.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against May 21, 2026 for HBmarkdown For Editors.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for HBmarkdown For Editors.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Editor |  HBmarkdown For Editors |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #20,328 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 763.9K | 77 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.23 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.4 |
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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