Classic Editor vs Paste as Plain Text

Classic Editor and Paste as Plain Text are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Classic Editor has the larger user base (1,246 reviews vs 14), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Paste as Plain Text's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most site owners the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.

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.

Which has better reviews, Classic Editor or Paste as Plain Text?

Classic Editor (4.9★, 1,246 reviews) and Paste as Plain Text (4.9★, 14 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 Paste as Plain Text?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 4.9★. Classic Editor does carry the larger published review base (1,246 vs 14). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Classic Editor or Paste as Plain Text?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Classic Editor has the deeper published review base (1,246 vs 14), 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 (1,246 reviews). Paste as Plain Text typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (14 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 Paste as Plain Text?

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