Jeff Starr

This plugin disables the new Gutenberg Editor (aka Block Editor) and replaces it with the Classic Editor. You can disable Gutenberg completely, or selectively disable for posts, pages, roles, post types, and theme templates. Plus you can hide the Gutenberg nag, menu item, and more!
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♠ The all-in-one, COMPLETE solution for handling Gutenberg. 
 ♠ Hide ALL traces of Gutenberg and replace with Classic Editor. 
 ♠ Restores original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).
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The Disable Gutenberg plugin restores the classic (original) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. So you can continue using plugins and theme functions that extend the Classic Editor. Supports awesome features like Meta Boxes, Quicktags, Custom Fields, and everything else the Classic Editor can do.
Easy to Use
Just activate and done! The default plugin settings are configured to hide all traces of the Gutenberg Block Editor, and fully restore the original Classic Editor. Further options for customizing when/where Gutenberg is enabled are available in the plugin settings.
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♠ Disable Block Widgets and restore Classic Widgets 🙂
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Options
<ul>
<li>Disable Gutenberg completely (all post types)</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any post type</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any user role</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any theme template</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any post/page IDs</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg admin notice (nag)</li>
<li>Option to restore Classic Widgets</li>
<li>Option to hide the plugin menu item</li>
<li>Option to hide the Gutenberg plugin menu item (settings link)</li>
<li>Adds “Classic Editor” link to each post on the Posts screen</li>
<li>Adds item to the WP sidebar menu: “Add New (Classic)”</li>
<li>Option to enable Custom Fields Meta Box for ACF</li>
<li>Choose which editor to use for each post</li>
<li>Whitelist any post title, slug, or ID</li>
<li>Option to enable/disable frontend Gutenberg stylesheet</li>
</ul>
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♠ Works same as Classic Editor plugin, but can do a LOT more! 
 ♠ Lightweight and super fast, built with WP APIs 🙂
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Fully configurable, enable or disable Gutenberg and restore the Classic Editor wherever is necessary.
Automatically replaces Gutenberg with the Classic Editor.
Features
<ul>
<li>Super simple</li>
<li>Clean, secure code</li>
<li>Built with the WordPress API</li>
<li>Lightweight, fast and flexible</li>
<li>Regularly updated and “future proof”</li>
<li>Works great with other WordPress plugins</li>
<li>Plugin options configurable via settings screen</li>
<li>Focused on flexibility, performance, and security</li>
<li>One-click restore plugin default options</li>
<li>Translation ready</li>
</ul>
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♠ Works great with Google AMP and the WordPress <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/amp/" rel="ugc">AMP plugin</a>.
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Disable Gutenberg is developed and maintained by <a href="https://x.com/perishable" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>, 15-year <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress developer</a> and <a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">book author</a>.
Super light & fast plugin, super easy on server resources!
Why?
Gutenberg is a useful editor but sometimes you want to disable it for specific posts, pages, user roles, post types, and/or theme templates. This plugin enables you to disable Gutenberg and replace it with the Classic Editor wherever you want. For example, lots of WordPress users already enjoy robust page-building functionality via one of the many great plugins like Composer or Elementor. So many options, no need to feel “locked in” to using Gutenberg!
If you like Disable Gutenberg, please give it a <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/disable-gutenberg/reviews/?rate=5#new-post" rel="ugc">5-star rating</a>, thank you!
Privacy
This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.
Support development
I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can <a href="https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html" rel="nofollow ugc">make a donation</a> or purchase one of my books:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">The Tao of WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://digwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Digging into WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://htaccessbook.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">.htaccess made easy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Themes In Depth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress</a></li>
</ul>
And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">BBQ Pro</a> – Blazing fast WordPress firewall</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Blackhole Pro</a> – Automatically block bad bots</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/banhammer-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Banhammer Pro</a> – Monitor traffic and ban the bad guys</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GA Google Analytics Pro</a> – Connect WordPress to Google Analytics</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta Pro</a> – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple Ajax Chat Pro</a> – Unlimited chat rooms</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/usp-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">USP Pro</a> – Unlimited front-end forms</li>
</ul>
Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thanks! 🙂

Disable Gutenberg

Excellent plugin

Awsome


Thank you! I like using the plugin on my personal site.


Thanks


Very useful--restores Wordpress to the way I need it--clean and, easy-to-edit.


Very useful--restores Wordpress to the way I need it


I can't really imagine Wordpress without this plugin. The nonsense called Gutenberg reliably eliminates and nothing else is needed.


The most important plugin the wordpress world needs


Sometimes the block editor is fine to use, but glad this plugin was made. 



Cheers.


Annoying that this is still required in 2025

Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).

Krasen Slavov

Developry

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Here are some features included in the Pro version:
<ul>
<li>AI-generated Code Snippets for groups, repeatable, and flexible content.</li>
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<li>Full compatibility with the block editor and classic editor in LivePreview.</li>
<li>Unused Custom Fields Cleaner to declutter your database.</li>
<li>Priority email support and updates for one year.</li>
<li>Access to custom options with full support.</li>
</ul>

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