In reply to Kenneth Guinto.

Not really. There are so many misconceptions about classic vs. block. The goal has never been (and still isn't) to immediately or quickly move everyone over to the current editor. It has been to allow people to make a choice based on their individual needs. To let people continue using what they are comfortable with and try out the modern editor as it evolves. And, perhaps one day, move on to a different experience. Again, a transitioning tool.

Using the classic editor provides data that is useful for the core contributors. If Person A is using classic for Reason X or Person B is using it for Reason Y, those reasons provid vital info for improving the block editor.

5+ million installs is not a bad/good thing. It is not "defiance." It is simply where we are at, and project leaders announced an "official" decision on something we all knew was already going to happen. If there are still that many or more in a decade, there will still be a classic solution. I guarantee it. Maybe we don't call it a transitioning tool at that point -- just another editor option.

Alternative editors are never a bad thing. The great thing about WordPress is that users have a choice in how they publish. Many, many folks love the block editor. Some simply like it. And, others tolerate it. And, millions more choose other options like Classic Editor, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Bricks, Iceberg, and others. Some people publish via email, desktop publishing software, or even copy/paste from MS Word and similar. WordPress makes this all possible. And, where there is a demand, the market always produces a solution.