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Classic Editor and Classic Widgets

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets

Disables Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.

5

Rating summary

4

Reviews

10K

Active installations

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
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Overview

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Main benefits

Disables Gutenberg Editor

Enables Classic Editor

Enables Classic Widgets

WooCommerce compatible

WPML Compatible

About this plugin

Author: WP Grim
Version: 1.4.0
Last updated: 16-07-2024
WordPress version: 4.9
Tested up to: 6.6
PHP version required: 5.6
Languages:
Learning resources: View resources

Overview

The Classic Editor & Classic Widgets plugin is a versatile tool designed to simplify the editing experience on WordPress by disabling the Gutenberg block editor and re-enabling the traditional Classic Editor and Widgets. Users can seamlessly revert to the old-style WordPress Classic Editor for post editing, complete with TinyMCE (WYSIWYG), Meta Boxes, and other familiar features. Key functionalities include completely disabling Gutenberg for all post types, offering an editor switcher to choose either Classic or Gutenberg on a per-post basis, and supporting advanced custom fields. The plugin is compatible with popular WordPress extensions such as WooCommerce, WPML, and Polylang. Additionally, users can continue using Classic Widgets under the Appearance section without any additional configuration. An upgrade to the Pro version offers enhanced features like role-based editor selection, custom post type editor selection, and premium support, ensuring a more tailored and advanced user experience.

Disables the Gutenberg Editor

  • Completely disables the Gutenberg editor across the entire site.
  • Ensures a consistent editing experience by removing all Gutenberg functionality.

Enables WordPress Classic Editor

  • Restores the old-style WordPress Classic Editor for editing posts.
  • Includes TinyMCE (WYSIWYG) and Meta Boxes (Custom Fields).

Enables Classic Widgets

  • Allows the use of old-style Classic Widgets under Appearance > Widgets.
  • No configuration needed to enable Classic Widgets.

Editor Switcher

  • Allows switching between Classic Editor and Gutenberg for each post.
  • Users can choose their preferred editor for each post or set a default editor.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

Classic Editor

Enables the previous 'classic' editor

Old-style Edit Post

Old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE

Plugin Support

Supports all plugins that extend this screen

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Pricing

Classic Editor

$0 / free

Plan includes

Classic Editor
Old-style Edit Post
Plugin Support
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Plan includes

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Rating and reviews

5

Rating summary

4

Reviews

10K

Active installations

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User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate this WordPress plugin for its reliability and efficiency. It consolidates functionalities, eliminating the need for multiple plugins, and brings back the classic editor and widgets. Advanced Editor Tools compatibility is a notable advantage. However, specific drawbacks are not mentioned in these reviews, indicating general satisfaction with its performance and functionality.
GoodVine

GoodVine

10 Jan, 2023

It works. Advanced Editor Tools works with this plugin
SomniumLucidus

SomniumLucidus

06 Mar, 2022

Just what I needed, a plugin that would take care of both nuisances. Well done!
TigerByte

TigerByte

02 Mar, 2022

Does exactly what is says it will do. Better than having 2 plugins. I recommend this to anyone who wants or needs the old editor and widgets back.
kolibri18

kolibri18

20 Jan, 2022

Thank you for this plugin, it works great!

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