WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs HTML Editor Type
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 10+ for HTML Editor Type.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, HTML Editor Type about 1.
- HTML Editor Type has no reviews yet.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Dec 12, 2013 for HTML Editor Type.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 3.7.41 for HTML Editor Type.
- HTML Editor Type has been around longer: since 2011, against 2017 for Classic Editor.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Editor |  HTML Editor Type |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #37,147 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 754.5K | 20 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 3.7.41 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 13 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | – |
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