Classic Editor vs Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Classic Editor
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9M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
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Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg
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2M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureClassic EditorStarter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg
Active Installs9.0M+2.0M+
User Rating4.9/54.9/5
Speed ScoreB-B
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.2.47.4
Last Updated2025-12-082026-02-04
Total Downloads85.2M+89.5M+
Verdict
FasterAstra-sites
More FeaturesClassic-editor
Overall WinnerAstra-sites
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Classic Editor or Starter Templates u2013 AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Starter Templates u2013 AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Classic Editor or Starter Templates u2013 AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg?
Starter Templates u2013 AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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