TheDock

TheDock Enhanced Rich Text Editor brings the power of TinyMCE 7 to WordPress, replacing the outdated Classic Editor with a modern, feature-rich editing experience.
While the WordPress core team focuses on the Block Editor, many developers prefer the classic workflow with custom post types and custom fields. This plugin bridges this gap by providing a contemporary editor without abandoning the structured data approach that developers love.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>TinyMCE 7 – The latest version with improved performance and stability</li>
<li>Modern Interface – Clean, intuitive toolbar design</li>
<li>Table Editor – Full table support without additional plugins</li>
<li>Text Styling – Inline text color and background color options</li>
<li>List Styles – Multiple ordered and unordered list formats</li>
<li>Image Handling – Inline images with percentage-based widths</li>
<li>Paste Cleaning – Intelligent sanitization of pasted content</li>
</ul>
<h4>ACF Integration</h4>
Works seamlessly with Advanced Custom Fields:
<ul>
<li>Textarea fields automatically get inline formatting (bold, italic, links)</li>
<li>WYSIWYG fields receive the full TinyMCE 7 experience</li>
<li>Repeater and Flexible Content fields fully supported</li>
<li>Custom toolbar configurations per field</li>
</ul>
<h4>Built for Developers</h4>
This plugin was created by the team at <a href="https://thedock.io/" rel="nofollow ugc">TheDock</a>, who build WordPress sites using structured content approaches. We needed a better classic editor, so we built one.
<h4>TheDock Site Builder Integration</h4>
For users of <a href="https://thedock.io/site-builder/" rel="nofollow ugc">TheDock Site Builder</a>, this plugin provides additional capabilities:
<ul>
<li>Apply your custom Typography styles directly in the editor</li>
<li>Use colors from your Global Color Palette</li>
<li>Full web font support</li>
<li>Gradient text support</li>
</ul>
<h4>Privacy</h4>
This plugin:
<ul>
<li>Does not track users</li>
<li>Does not collect personal data</li>
<li>Does not send data to external servers</li>
<li>Does not use cookies</li>
</ul>
<h4>Technical Notes</h4>
The link autocomplete feature uses WordPress’s built-in REST API to search for posts and media within your site. No external services are contacted.
<h4>Source Code</h4>
The full uncompressed source code for all JavaScript and CSS files is included in the <code>src/</code> directory of this plugin. The build configuration files (<code>Gruntfile.js</code>, <code>Brocfile.js</code>, <code>package.json</code>) are also included.
To build from source:
<ol>
<li>Install <a href="https://nodejs.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">Node.js</a> (v16 or later)</li>
<li>Run <code>npm install</code> to install build dependencies</li>
<li>Run <code>grunt build</code> to compile and minify assets</li>
</ol>
The compiled JavaScript is built from ES6 modules in <code>src/js/</code> using Rollup (via Broccoli). The compiled CSS is built from SCSS files in <code>src/css/</code> using Sass with PostCSS/Autoprefixer.
The full source code is also available on <a href="https://github.com/thedock/thedock-enhanced-rich-text-editor" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>.

TheDock Enhanced Rich Text Editor

Upgrade WordPress to TinyMCE 7 with a modern editing experience, table support, and seamless ACF integration.

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!
<blockquote>
♠ 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.).
</blockquote>
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.
<blockquote>
♠ Disable Block Widgets and restore Classic Widgets 🙂
</blockquote>
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>
<blockquote>
♠ Works same as Classic Editor plugin, but can do a LOT more! 
 ♠ Lightweight and super fast, built with WP APIs 🙂
</blockquote>
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>
<blockquote>
♠ Works great with Google AMP and the WordPress <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/amp/" rel="ugc">AMP plugin</a>.
</blockquote>
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>
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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.).

TheDock Enhanced Rich Text Editor vs Disable Gutenberg