WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs Search and Replace for Block Editor
Classic Editor
by WordPress.org
8M+ installs4.9
Search and Replace for Block Editor
by badasswp
500+ installs4.0
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 500+ for Search and Replace for Block Editor.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 25,430 times, Search and Replace for Block Editor about 10.
- Classic Editor is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,252 reviews, against 4.0 from 3 reviews.
- Search and Replace for Block Editor was updated more recently: Aug 14, 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 2024 for Search and Replace for Block Editor.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Classic Editor | Search and Replace for Block Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #8,604 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 763.9K | 252 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | 4.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 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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