Daisy Disable Blocks — Disable Gutenberg, Enable Classic Editor, Disable Block Editor
Disable Gutenberg Blocks and restore the Classic Editor with a simple toggle.
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Maintained • Last updated 124 days ago
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Description
Daisy Disable Blocks is the ultimate solution for WordPress users who prefer the classic editing experience. This plugin allows you to:
- Completely disable Gutenberg block editor
- Restore the classic TinyMCE editor
- Bring back traditional meta boxes
- Disable block widgets and patterns
- Control fullscreen mode
With an intuitive, colorful interface, you can easily toggle these features on/off with simple switches.
Key Features
✔ Disable Gutenberg block editor completely
✔ Restore classic TinyMCE editor
✔ Bring back traditional meta boxes
✔ Disable block widgets screen
✔ Remove block patterns
✔ Control editor fullscreen mode
✔ Responsive, user-friendly interface
✔ 100% free with no upsells
Additional Information
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the WordPress support forum.
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Credits
Developed with ❤ by DaisyPlugins
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/daisy-disable-blocksdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Navigate to Settings Daisy Blocks to configure your preferences
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! All your existing content will remain exactly as it was. The plugin only changes the editing interface.
Currently, the plugin disables blocks globally. Future versions may include post-type specific controls.
Only if you enable the “Disable Block Widgets” option, which will restore the classic widgets interface.
Daisy Disable Blocks works with all properly coded WordPress themes. If your theme heavily relies on block editor features, some functionality may be limited.
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Changelog
1.0.5
- Fourth release on 18th July 2025
1.0.4
- Third release on 16th July 2025
1.0.3
- Second release on 15th July 2025
1.0.2
- First release on 15th July 2025
1.0.1
- Revised submission on 10th July 2025
1.0.0
- Initial submission on May 30, 2025
- Complete Gutenberg disable functionality
- Classic editor restoration
- Settings page with toggle controls
- Full WordPress coding standards compliance