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Andrew Ozz

Jonathan Desrosiers

luciano-croce

Mel Choyce-Dwan

Gary Pendergast

Riad Benguella

Brian Alexander

Josepha

Alexis Lloyd

<p>Classic Editor is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. It makes it possible to use plugins that extend that screen, add old-style meta boxes, or otherwise depend on the previous editor.</p>
<p>Classic Editor is an official WordPress plugin, and will be fully supported and maintained until 2024, or as long as is necessary.</p>
<p>At a glance, this plugin adds the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Administrators can select the default editor for all users.</li>
<li>Administrators can allow users to change their default editor.</li>
<li>When allowed, the users can choose which editor to use for each post.</li>
<li>Each post opens in the last editor used regardless of who edited it last. This is important for maintaining a consistent experience when editing content.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, the Classic Editor plugin includes several filters that let other plugins control the settings, and the editor choice per post and per post type.</p>
<p>By default, this plugin hides all functionality available in the new block editor (“Gutenberg”).</p>


Classic Editor

Great plugin

This is the first plugin I install on any new website. I wish this was an option built into WordPress, as I feel like it's essential to be able to manage content using a WYSIWYG editor. 

My top plugin

This plugin is not compatible with the latest releases of WordPress. I really liked the feature for being able to switch between classic and gutenberg editing - it was perfect for migrating sites to gutenberg.

Not compatible with WP6


I wish this was installed automatically instead of hello dolly!


I wish this was standard

No comments


I know the block editor is a major effort, but I still find it gets in my way more than it helps. For me, enabling the Classic Editor is a necessity.


One of my must-have plugins


Thanks for this!!! This makes my life easier!


LOVE IT

My favorite Editor.


I really thankful wordpress team for their work but gutenberg is a wrong turn in wordpress history.


Best plugin ever


Must have plugin. Simple, fast and easy to use.


no block no pain :)


Simple understandable and really better than blocks at this time, maybe in the future I move to blocks but currently I'm using classic mode. 


Good

Love it


Classic Editor is simple, fast, and reliable. It keeps the editing experience clean without unnecessary distractions. I appreciate how stable it is even with the latest WordPress versions. A must-have plugin for those who prefer the traditional way of editing content.


Still the Most Reliable Editor

Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.

Ayuda WordPress

Fernando Tellado

<p>The most comprehensive solution to completely remove Gutenberg Block Editor and all its related features from your WordPress installation. This plugin doesn’t just disable the block editor – it eliminates every trace of block-related functionality for maximum performance and compatibility.</p>
<p><strong>What this plugin removes:</strong></p>
<h4>Core Gutenberg Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Gutenberg Block Editor (completely disabled)</li>
<li>Full Site Editing (FSE) Global Styles and inline CSS</li>
<li>Block-based Widget Editor (reverts to Classic Widgets)</li>
<li>Block Patterns and Pattern Directory</li>
<li>Theme.json support and processing</li>
<li>Block Directory integration</li>
<li>Site Editor functionality</li>
</ul>
<h4>Performance Optimizations</h4>
<ul>
<li>Removes all block-related CSS and JavaScript files</li>
<li>Eliminates Global Styles inline CSS on every page</li>
<li>Removes unused block library assets</li>
<li>Disables block editor admin assets</li>
<li>Removes duotone and layout support filters</li>
</ul>
<h4>WooCommerce Integration</h4>
<ul>
<li>Disables WooCommerce block-based checkout and cart</li>
<li>Removes WooCommerce block editor for products</li>
<li>Eliminates WooCommerce block assets and styles</li>
<li>Forces classic WooCommerce experience</li>
</ul>
<h4>Admin Experience</h4>
<ul>
<li>Removes “Try Gutenberg” dashboard widgets</li>
<li>Disables Gutenberg-related admin menus</li>
<li>Removes Patterns submenu from Appearance menu (WP 6.5+)</li>
<li>Blocks access to Site Editor pages</li>
<li>Shows activation success notice</li>
<li>Adds support link to plugin actions</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Zero Configuration Required</strong> – Simply activate the plugin and everything is automatically disabled. No settings page needed because it just works!</p>
<p>This plugin is perfect for:<br />
– Users who prefer the Classic Editor<br />
– Sites requiring maximum compatibility with legacy themes and plugins<br />
– Performance-focused installations<br />
– Users who want to eliminate block-related overhead completely</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<h4>Need help or have suggestions?</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://servicios.ayudawp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Official website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/no-gutenberg/" rel="ugc">WordPress support forum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/AyudaWordPressES" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube channel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ayudawp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation and tutorials</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Love the plugin?</strong> Please leave us a 5-star review and help spread the word!</p>
<h3>About AyudaWP</h3>
<p>We are specialists in WordPress security, SEO, and performance optimization plugins. We create tools that solve real problems for WordPress site owners while maintaining the highest coding standards and accessibility requirements.</p>


No Gutenberg – Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles – Back to Classic Editor

Simple, light weight and cool. No, I don't dislike Gutenberg that's cool too. 

Nice Plugin

Complete elimination of Gutenberg Block Editor, FSE Global Styles, Block Widgets, Patterns, and WooCommerce blocks. Back to Classic Editor.

Classic Editor vs No Gutenberg – Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles – Back to Classic Editor