Default Classic Editor
v0.0.1by p4wparamjeet · updated 7 years ago
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend thi …
- Rank
- #20,654
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,603 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Default Classic Editor at a glance
Default Classic Editor is a WordPress plugin by p4wparamjeet with 50+ active installs, the #20,654 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.0.1 came out on Aug 27, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 25 plugins tagged “disable gutenberg”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Default Classic Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · -5.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 57 |
Rank over time
#20,654 · down 296 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,654 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,773 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,631 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,685 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,480 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,539 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,358 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,324 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,290 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,409 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,325 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,358 |
Growth %
Average -0.45% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.75% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20325 → #20631
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Aug 22, 2019
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Default Classic Editor
How many websites use Default Classic Editor?
Default Classic Editor is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,654 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Default Classic Editor been downloaded?
3,603 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Default Classic Editor last updated?
Version 0.0.1 came out on Aug 27, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Default Classic Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Default Classic Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Default Classic Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Default Classic Editor have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Default Classic Editor?
The plugins most like Default Classic Editor, by the tags they share, are Classic Widgets (2M+), Classic Editor (8M+) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | p4wparamjeet |
| First released | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Version | 0.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 27, 2019 |
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