Classic Editor vs JVM Rich Text Icons — WordPress

Classic Editor vs JVM Rich Text Icons

Name: Classic Editor
Rating: 4.9 (1247 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Classic Editor

4.9·1.2kreviews·8,000,000+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Classic Editor	JVM Rich Text Icons
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Description	1071 / 5000 chars21% used	3028 / 5000 chars61% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	WordPress.org	Joris van Montfort
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Feature comparison between Classic Editor and JVM Rich Text Icons
Metric	Classic Editor	JVM Rich Text Icons
Rating	4.9 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 1.2k	10
Active installs	8,000,000+	3,000+
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4. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Classic Editor

Classic Editor is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. It makes it possible to use plugins that extend that screen, add old-style meta boxes, or otherwise depend on the previous editor. Classic Editor is an official WordPress plugin, and will be fully supported and maintained until 2024, or as long as is necessary. At a glance, this plugin adds the following: Administrators can select the default editor for all users. Administrators can allow users to change their default editor. When allowed, the users can choose which editor to use for each post. Each post opens in the last editor used regardless of who edited it last. This is important for maintaining a consistent experience when editing content. In addition, the Classic Editor plugin includes several filters that let other plugins control the settings, and the editor choice per post and per post type. By default, this plugin hides all functionality available in the new block editor (“Gutenberg”).

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JVM Rich Text Icons

Add icons to any rich text field in the WordPress block editor. Insert icons inline in paragraphs, headings, lists, buttons, or use the dedicated single icon block. Features Icon picker – Select icons from a searchable popup in the block editor toolbar. Font Awesome included – Ships with Font Awesome 4.7, 5.x and 6.x. Choose your preferred version from the settings. Custom SVG icon set – Upload your own SVG icons via a drag & drop uploader in the plugin settings. This is the recommended approach for the best performance. Single icon block – A dedicated block with font size, color, alignment and spacing options. Supports Pattern Overrides (WordPress 6.9+), so the icon and its color can be customized per instance when the block is used inside a synced pattern. ACF integration – Adds a “JVM Icon” field type for Advanced Custom Fields. See it in action How it works Pick an icon from the toolbar while editing any rich text field. The plugin inserts a small HTML tag that gets styled by the chosen icon set. Why use a custom SVG icon set? When you use a custom SVG icon set, the plugin defaults to inline SVG rendering. This is a great choice for performance! Google PageSpeed Insights will thank you. Better page speed – No render-blocking CSS or font files to download. Icons are part of the HTML itself. Only loads what you use – Unlike Font Awesome which loads CSS for hundreds of icons, inline SVG only includes the icons that are actually on the page. No external requests – Everything is served inline, so there are no extra HTTP requests for font or CSS files. Inherits text color – Icons automatically use the surrounding text color, no extra CSS needed. Fully reversible – The stored content in the database is not modified. You can switch between render technologies at any time from the plugin settings if you want to. Alternative render technologies (CSS masks, ::before / ::after pseudo-elements) are also available for custom SVG icons if your use case requires it. For developers The plugin provides several filter hooks to customize its behavior. You can load your own icon set, CSS file, or change the icon class prefix. Load a custom icon set file add_filter( 'jvm_richtext_icons_iconset_file', function($file) { return get_stylesheet_directory() . '/path_to_my/icons.json'; }); Load a custom CSS file add_filter( 'jvm_richtext_icons_css_file', function($cssfile) { return get_stylesheet_directory_uri() . '/path_to_my/cssfile.css'; }); To disable the default CSS file entirely: add_filter( 'jvm_richtext_icons_css_file', '__return_false'); Change the icon class prefix add_filter( 'jvm_richtext_icons_base_class', function() { return 'my-custom-css-class-name'; }); Disable the settings screen add_filter( 'jvm_richtext_icons_show_settings', '__return_false'); Please note that if you are loading a custom icon set with the plugin hook: jvm_richtext_icons_css_file, you should make sure the plugin is not set to My SVG uploads as this setting does not load any CSS file.

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Classic Editor or JVM Rich Text Icons?

Classic Editor (4.9★, 1,247 reviews) and JVM Rich Text Icons (5.0★, 10 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Classic Editor or JVM Rich Text Icons?

JVM Rich Text Icons holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Classic Editor or JVM Rich Text Icons?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Classic Editor has the deeper published review base (1,247 vs 10), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Classic Editor typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,247 reviews). JVM Rich Text Icons typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (10 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Classic Editor and JVM Rich Text Icons?

Migration support varies by app and category. Classic Editor and JVM Rich Text Icons 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 JVM Rich Text Icons" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Classic Editor vs JVM Rich Text Icons

Classic Editor

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