Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Classic Editor | Rich Text Extension |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 1.2k | 0 |
| Active installs | 9,000,000+ | 10+ |
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| Built for Shopify | — | — |
Based on the data on this page, Classic Editor is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 4.9★ vs Rich Text Extension'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 (1,242 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Rich Text Extension'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 — Rich Text Extension'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 • Rich Text Extension audit
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Classic Editor fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Rich Text Extension 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 (1,242 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 (1,242 reviews). Rich Text Extension 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 Rich Text Extension 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 Rich Text Extension" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
