Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 1.2k | 0 |
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Based on the data on this page, Classic Editor is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 4.9★ vs Gutenverse Companion's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Classic Editor has the larger user base (1,223 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Gutenverse Companion's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Classic Editor; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Gutenverse Companion's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Classic Editor's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Classic Editor audit • Gutenverse Companion audit
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Classic Editor fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Gutenverse Companion is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Classic Editor has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,223 reviews vs 0), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Classic Editor typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,223 reviews). Gutenverse Companion aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Classic Editor and Gutenverse Companion both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Gutenverse Companion" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
