Classic Editor: installs, ratings and growth stats
By WordPress.org · Rank #4
Classic Editor is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 9M+. Rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,242 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 5,331,509 downloads for Classic Editor. Public support resolution sits at 12.5%. HostList install rank: #4. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.
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Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2
- Requires PHP 5.2.4
- Last updated 28 May 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2017-10-24
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Classic Editor?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 9M+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Classic Editor actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 28 May 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.2.
What hosting should I use with Classic Editor?
Start with HostList guidance on Best WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.