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.
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Does not “expire” in 2022! 🙂
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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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NEW! 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>
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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>
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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:
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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

Easily search and replace text, images or links in the Block Editor, with backward compatibility for the Classic Editor.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Block Editor Search & Replace Pro" width="750" height="563" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zWxPv8pJH4U?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Elevate your editing experience with our <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a> plugin!
Designed to seamlessly integrate into the WordPress environment, this plugin allows you to swiftly locate and replace any, text, images or links within the Block Editor.
<a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a> is engineered to cater to both modern and traditional workflows, offering full compatibility with the Classic Editor.
<h3>USAGE</h3>
After installing and activating <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a>, a new meta box labeled Search & Replace will be accessible in your page or post editing screen. Here’s how it works:
<ol>
<li>Select your search and replace method.</li>
<li>Enter your search phrase to instantly highlight matching keywords within the content.</li>
<li>Input your desired replacement text and click the Replace button to execute the change.</li>
<li>Adjust settings on-the-fly, toggling the highlighter and case sensitivity options as needed.</li>
<li>Use the Remove Tags button to remove any custom HTML tags created by the highlighter, restoring the text to its original state.</li>
</ol>
<h3>FEATURES & LIMITATIONS</h3>
<a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a> enhance your productivity with these streamlined features:
<ol>
<li>Search & Replace: A familiar, intuitive search and replace functionality.</li>
<li>Highlighter: Visual cues highlight all search hits, making editing more efficient.</li>
<li>Case Sensitivity: Flexibility to conduct case-sensitive or insensitive searches and replacements.</li>
<li>Images and Links: Ability to search and replace any image <code><img src="..."></code> or links <code><a href="..."></a></code></li>
<li>Multiple Terms: Search and replace multipl terms separating them with comma.</li>
<li>Remove Tags: Easily remove all custom tags added for highlighting and replacing the search content.</li>
</ol>
Convenient User Settings
While the free <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a> doesn’t have a separate settings page, all configurations are conveniently located under <code>Block Editor S/R</code> or <code>Tools > Block Editor S/R</code> for compact mode. This includes:
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<li>Toggle support between Block (Gutenberg) and Classic editors.</li>
<li>Select and limit the roles allowed to access plugin features.</li>
<li>Select and limit the post types supported by the plugin.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Known Issues and Limitations</h3>
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<li>Sometimes when using the plugin with <code>image</code> (switching between Classic -> Block editor) method in the Block Editor, after performing a search, you will see the Attempt recovery, this means the image is marked for replacement, ignore add your replce phrase and proceed with the replacement action.</li>
<li>When you select image URLs directly from the WP media modal window and you need to target image e.g. 1024x768px you need to adjust the URLs and auto populate will add the full image URL.</li>
</ul>
<h3>DETAILED DOCUMENTATION</h3>
Find step-by-step setup guides, usage instructions, demos, videos, and insights on the <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/help" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace Pro</a> page.
<h3>BLOCK EDITOR SEARCH & REPLACE PRO</h3>
Upgrade to the Pro version of Block Editor Search & Replace and access these powerful features:
<ul>
<li>Search & Replace for CPTs: Extend functionality to custom post types and WooCommerce products.</li>
<li>Complete Operation History: Track every search and replace operation with full audit trail.</li>
<li>One-Click Undo: Instantly revert any operation with our powerful undo functionality.</li>
<li>Advanced Statistics: Detailed analytics on your search and replace operations.</li>
<li>Export History as CSV: Download complete operation logs for record-keeping.</li>
<li>Dry-run with Preview: Safely preview changes before applying them.</li>
<li>Shortcodes, HTML, and RegEx: Advanced support for dynamic content and complex patterns.</li>
<li>Partial Image and Link Replacement: Update specific portions of image and link URLs.</li>
<li>Remove Text Limitations: Disable character limits and text sanitization for unrestricted edits.</li>
<li>Multilingual Compatibility: Seamlessly manage content across multiple languages.</li>
<li>Backup and Restore: Secure your changes with dedicated backup and restore functionality.</li>
<li>Priority Email Support: Get fast, expert help when you need it.</li>
<li>First-Release Updates: Enjoy early access to the latest improvements and features.</li>
</ul>
Upgrade now to maximize efficiency and enhance your editing capabilities. Learn more at <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace Pro</a>.

Block Editor Search & Replace – Text, Links & Images

The plugin usually deletes all my content when I click on any button (Reset, Replace) or input text to replace.

Too much bugs on WP 5.9

Easily search and replace text, images or links in the Block Editor, with backward compatibility for the Classic Editor.

Disable Gutenberg vs Block Editor Search & Replace – Text, Links & Images