Enable Classic Editor & Widgets
This is a lightweight Classic Editor plugin that gives you complete control over when to use the Classic Editor vs the Block Editor (Gutenberg). Despite the introduction of Gutenberg, a brand new block editor with WordPress 5.x, many users still prefer the Classic Editor due to its compatibility and
About this tool.
This is a lightweight Classic Editor plugin that gives you complete control over when to use the Classic Editor vs the Block Editor (Gutenberg). Despite the introduction of Gutenberg, a brand new block editor with WordPress 5.x, many users still prefer the Classic Editor due to its compatibility and ease of use.
What does this plugin do?
- Disables the Gutenberg Block Editor (with granular control)
- Reverts back to the Classic WordPress Editor
- Reverts to Classic Widgets section
- Configure which post types use Classic Editor
- Configure which user roles use Classic Editor
- Simple mode for quick setup or Advanced mode for granular control
- Modern, user-friendly settings interface
How to use this plugin?
- Simple Mode: Just activate the plugin and it works immediately (default)
- Advanced Mode: Enable “Advanced Settings” to configure per post type and user role
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Frequently asked questions.
How can I get back the Gutenberg Editor?
You can either disable this plugin, or use the new settings page to configure which post types or user roles should use the Block Editor.
The plugin doesn’t seem to be working?
Make sure you have at least PHP version 5.6. For the plugin to work, it requires WordPress 4.9 or greater with the Gutenberg installed.
How do I access the advanced settings?
After activating the plugin, go to Settings > Classic Editor+ to access the configuration options.
