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The free Classic Editor & Classic Widgets plugin helps you to easily disable Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets plugin enables old-style WordPress Classic Editor for “Edit Post” with TinyMCE (WYSIWYG), Meta Boxes (Custom Fields), and others. Once activated, this plugin hides all functionality available in the new Gutenberg block editor.
<h3>What does this plugin do?</h3>
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<li>Disables the Gutenberg Editor</li>
<li>Enables WordPress Classic Editor</li>
<li>Enables Classic Widgets</li>
</ul>
Features
<ul>
<li>Disable Gutenberg totally</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any post type</li>
<li>Editor Switcher</li>
<li>Choose Editor for each Post</li>
<li>Choose Default Editor</li>
<li>Choose Widgets Editor</li>
<li>Full Support Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)</li>
<li>Hide plugin menu item</li>
<li>Enable/Disable frontend Gutenberg styles</li>
<li>WooCommerce compatible</li>
<li>WPML Compatible</li>
<li>Polylang compatible</li>
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Also, you will be able to use old-style Classic Widgets under Appearance > Widgets and Appearance > Customize > Widgets. There is no need to setup any configuration.
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By default, this plugin hides all functionality available in the new Gutenberg block editor without setting up any extra options.
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<h3>Upgrade to Pro Version</h3>
<a href="https://wpgrim.com/classic-editor-and-classic-widgets-pro/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=cew" rel="nofollow ugc">Classic Editor and Classic Widgets PRO</a> plugin provides more additional features. Go to the Next Level with <a href="https://wpgrim.com/classic-editor-and-classic-widgets-pro/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=cew" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro Version</a>. Pro plugin works together with this Free Plugin and does not need any re-installation or deactivation of Free version.
Premium Features
<ul>
<li>Choose Editor for User Roles</li>
<li>Choose Editor for Custom Post Types</li>
<li>Remember Last used Editor</li>
<li>Displaying Post States</li>
<li>Exclude Posts/Pages by Autocomplete</li>
<li>Premium Support</li>
</ul>
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Classic Editor and Classic Widgets

Disables Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.

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🚀 Take full control of your website’s layout with Wise Widget Manager, the ultimate centralized dashboard for managing sidebars and widget areas in classic WordPress themes.
If you are tired of navigating clunky, slow, or disjointed native admin screens, this plugin is your solution. Wise Widget Manager brings all of your active widgets into a unified, visual interface where you can preview, reorder, and optimize them instantly. It works in perfect harmony with the default WordPress architecture—enhancing your workflow without modifying or breaking your underlying site data.
Whether you need to clean up messy sidebars, control who sees what content, or optimize your site layout for mobile users, Wise Widget Manager gives you a faster, smarter workspace.
📌 Quick Tip for Adding New Widgets: 
To add a brand-new widget to your site, simply use the native WordPress flow via Appearance → Widgets. Once added, it will instantly sync and appear inside your Wise Widget Manager dashboard, ready for quick organization and visibility tweaks.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>🎛️ All-in-One Dashboard – View and manage every active widget across every sidebar on a single, intuitive page. Eliminate tedious tab-hopping.</li>
<li>🫳 Effortless Drag-and-Drop – Rearrange your layout and widget priority instantly with smooth, responsive drag-and-drop functionality. Absolutely no code required.</li>
<li>👁️ Safe Live Previews – Test widget modifications safely within an isolated iframe preview before publishing. Ensure your layout looks perfect without risking your live site.</li>
<li>🗑️ Instant One-Click Removal – Instantly purge unwanted widgets from any sidebar area to keep your back-end clean and clutter-free.</li>
<li>📱 Device-Specific Visibility – Dynamically show or hide widgets based on the visitor’s device. Tailor unique experiences for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile audiences.</li>
<li>🔒 User Authentication Rules – Control visibility by user status. Display widgets exclusively to logged-in members, hide them from public visitors, or vice versa—ideal for membership sites.</li>
<li>🧱 Hybrid Block & Classic Support – Manage legacy classic widgets and modern Gutenberg blocks side-by-side within the exact same seamless interface.</li>
<li>🔍 Instant Widget Search – Quickly locate specific widgets across dozens of sidebars using a powerful, real-time search filter.</li>
<li>⚡ Lightning-Fast & Lightweight – Built with an optimized architecture using the WordPress REST API, ensuring zero bloat and absolute minimal impact on site speed.</li>
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Wise Widget Manager – Classic Widgets & Sidebar Control

Centralized WordPress widget manager for classic themes with drag-and-drop reordering, isolated live previews, and visibility controls.

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