WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs Link Different
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 10+ for Link Different.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 26,779 times, Link Different about 2.
- Link Different has no reviews yet.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Oct 7, 2025 for Link Different.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Link Different.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2025 for Link Different.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Editor |  Link Different |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #32,989 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 754.5K | 38 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.4 |
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