Eclipse
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Features
- Java Support
- Plugins
- Debugging
- Java Development
Cons
- Slow Performance
- Outdated Interface
- Poor Interface Design
- Performance Issues
- Plugin Issues
- Slow Startup
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 29.2% |
| Mid-Market | 26.9% |
| Enterprise | 44.0% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 21 | 4.6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 13 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 9 | 4.6 |
| 2025 Q3 | 25 | 4.4 |
| 2025 Q4 | 96 | 4.3 |
| 2026 Q1 | 73 | 4.4 |
| 2026 Q2 | 64 | 4.2 |
| 2026 Q3 | 8 | 4.3 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Rich Plugin Ecosystem, But Lacks Essential Integrations
“I really value Eclipse for its rich plugin ecosystem and zero-cost open-source licensing, which is perfect for our budget-conscious small software startup. It allows us the flexibility to add lightweight parsing plugins and tweak our data-cleaning scripts right inside the editor ”
Eclipse Feels Worth It Over Time—Free, Open Source, and Packed with Plug-ins
“At first, it’s hard to get started with Eclipse, but over time it feels worth it. It’s free and open source, and it offers plenty of plug-ins.sy and easier for debugging”
Easy to Understand and Beginner-Friendly Platform for Developers
“Easy to understand and beginner-friendly. In my experience, it’s one of the best platforms for developers.”