Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets

41 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With about 1,000 active installs, it has a modest user base that lifts the popularity score modestly above neutral but nowhere near mainstream adoption.

Update Freshness

9/25

The plugin was updated in April 2025 and is tested against WordPress 6.8.5, suggesting it is being kept current despite its small footprint.

User Rating

0/15

There are zero public ratings, so the user satisfaction score is effectively a blank slate with no community validation.

Support Health

8/15

No support threads have been opened or resolved, which means there is no track record either way on how the author handles issues.

WP Compatibility

11/15

It supports WordPress 5.8 and up on PHP 7.0 and has been tested with the latest 6.8.5 release, giving it a solid compatibility footprint.

Scores higher than 1% of indexed plugins

About

Restore the classic widgets screen as a new menu item without replacing new block-based widgets.

Active Installs 1k+

Rating 0/5

Last Updated 2025-04-20 8:07pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.8+

Tested Up To 6.8.8

Requires PHP 7.0+

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 Medium

Most recent: September 22, 2025

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What It Does

This plugin restores the classic widgets screen as a separate menu item in the WordPress admin, letting users manage widgets the traditional way without disabling the newer block-based widget editor entirely. It exists as a middle ground for site owners who want quick access to the old interface while keeping block-based widgets available for other tasks.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small business owners, local publishers, and non-technical staff who find the block-based widgets screen confusing and want a familiar interface for quick widget changes. It also suits agencies maintaining older client sites where the classic widget workflow is already deeply embedded.

Who Should Skip It

Users who are comfortable with the block-based widget editor, or anyone who simply wants to disable Gutenberg widgets entirely, should skip this and use the lighter 'Classic Widgets' plugin instead.

The Bottom Line

The plugin does what it claims and stays current with WordPress releases, but with zero ratings, no support history, and only 1,000 installs, it carries meaningful trust risk. The 44.9/100 quality score reflects a niche tool that works but lacks the community validation of leading alternatives.

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