CClassic Editor: version, compatibility and updates

Classic Editor is a WordPress plugin with 8+ million active installs. The current version on WordPress.org is 1.7.0, last updated on 28 May 2026.

Facts from WordPress.org

Does Classic Editor work with WordPress 7.2?

Classic Editor says it was tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It does not yet say it has been tested with WordPress 7.2. See the full WordPress 7.2 compatibility list.

What the plugin says about itself

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 contr…

Newest changelog entry

1.7.0 Added a hotfix for crowded elements in the publishing actions area in WordPress 7.0. See Core-65286 for more information.

Recent releases

Days are when each version's tag was created in WordPress.org's code repository.

Questions