Classic Widgets vs Custom Post Type UI: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Classic Widgets
C
2M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
VS
Custom Post Type UI
B-
1M+ installs · 4.6/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureClassic WidgetsCustom Post Type UI
Active Installs2.0M+1.0M+
User Rating4.9/54.6/5
Speed ScoreCB-
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.67.4
Last Updated2025-12-082026-01-08
Total Downloads7.1M+22.4M+
Verdict
FasterCustom-post-type-ui
More FeaturesClassic-widgets
Overall WinnerCustom-post-type-ui
Full Reviews
Classic Widgets Performance ReviewCustom Post Type UI Performance Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Classic Widgets or Custom Post Type UI?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Custom Post Type UI scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Classic Widgets or Custom Post Type UI?
Custom Post Type UI is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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