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>
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</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

Block Editor Navigator is the ultimate productivity plugin for WordPress editors. Skip the admin dashboard and navigate directly between posts, pages, and custom post types right from the editor screen. Save time, increase efficiency, and streamline your content management workflow.
<h3>Why Choose Block Editor Navigator?</h3>
✓ Instant Post Navigation – Move between posts with Previous/Next buttons 
✓ Smart Search Autocomplete – Find any content instantly without leaving the editor 
✓ Block & Classic Editor Support – Works seamlessly with both editors 
✓ WooCommerce Compatible – Navigate products as easily as posts 
✓ Custom Post Type Support – Works with all registered post types 
✓ Zero Configuration – Works out of the box, customize as needed 
✓ Lightweight & Fast – Minimal performance impact on your site 
✓ Multisite Ready – Fully tested for WordPress multisite networks
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<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Content managers editing multiple posts daily</li>
<li>Blog authors maintaining large content libraries</li>
<li>WooCommerce store owners managing product catalogs</li>
<li>Developers working with custom post types</li>
<li>Anyone looking to speed up their WordPress workflow</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
Post Navigation 
Navigate seamlessly through your content with intuitive Previous and Next buttons. No more clicking back to the posts list – move directly from post to post in chronological order.
Smart Search 
Type to search and instantly see results from your entire content library. The autocomplete search box helps you jump to any post, page, or custom post type in seconds.
Classic Editor Support 
Full backward compatibility ensures the plugin works perfectly with both the modern Block Editor (Gutenberg) and the Classic Editor.
Flexible Settings
<ul>
<li>Enable/disable for Block Editor or Classic Editor independently</li>
<li>Choose which post types display navigation controls</li>
<li>Works with Posts, Pages, Products, and all Custom Post Types</li>
<li>Configure everything from Settings > Block Editor Navigator</li>
</ul>
<h3>Current Limitations</h3>
Advanced Features (Coming Soon)
The following features are currently in development and will be available in future versions:
<ul>
<li>Recent Posts Tracking – Currently only supports standard Posts and Pages. Support for Custom Post Types and WooCommerce Products is coming in version 1.4.0</li>
<li>Favorites/Bookmarks – Currently only supports standard Posts and Pages. Support for Custom Post Types and WooCommerce Products is coming in version 1.4.0</li>
</ul>
Workarounds:
The core navigation features (Previous/Next buttons and Search) work perfectly with all post types including Custom Post Types and WooCommerce Products. Only the Recent Posts and Favorites advanced features are limited to Posts and Pages in the current version.
We appreciate your patience as we work to expand these features to all post types!
<h3>Usage</h3>
In the Block Editor:
<ol>
<li>Open any post or page for editing</li>
<li>Look for the Navigator Controls panel in the right sidebar</li>
<li>Use Previous and Next buttons to navigate between posts</li>
<li>Click the Search button to open the autocomplete search box</li>
<li>Type to search and click any result to navigate instantly</li>
</ol>
In the Classic Editor:
<ol>
<li>Open any post or page for editing</li>
<li>Find the Navigator Controls meta box on the page</li>
<li>Use the same Previous, Next, and Search functionality</li>
</ol>
Keyboard Shortcuts (Coming Soon):
Power users will love our upcoming keyboard shortcuts for even faster navigation!
<h3>Detailed Documentation</h3>
For comprehensive guides, video tutorials, and advanced usage tips, visit the official documentation:
<a href="https://krasenslavov.com/plugins/block-editor-navigator/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Navigator Documentation</a>

Block Editor Navigator – Fast Post Navigation & Search

Navigate between posts & pages instantly in Block Editor with Previous/Next buttons and smart search. Boost your WordPress productivity today!

Disable Gutenberg vs Block Editor Navigator – Fast Post Navigation & Search