Classic Widgets

Enables the previous "classic" widgets settings screens in Appearance - Widgets and the Customizer. Disables the block editor from managing widgets.

4.9

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Restores classic widget screens

Disables block editor widgets

No additional configuration needed

Supported until 2024

About this plugin

Author: WordPress.org

Categories: Widgets and Sidebars

Version: 0.3

Last updated: 16-07-2024

WordPress version: 4.9

Tested up to: 6.6

PHP version required: 5.6

Languages: Arabic, Bosnian [+79]

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Overview

The Classic Widgets plugin, developed and maintained by the official WordPress team, offers users the ability to revert to the traditional widget settings screens that were used in previous versions of WordPress. Especially useful for those who prefer the simplicity and familiarity of the pre-block editor interface, this plugin disables the block editor for widgets when activated on a classic (non-block) theme. Requiring no additional configuration, the classic widgets settings are seamlessly restored or removed simply by toggling the plugin on or off. This plugin ensures continuity and eases the transition for users up to 2024 or as long as necessary.

Restores Classic Widgets Settings Screens

Reverts to the previous WordPress widgets settings screens.
Provides a familiar interface for users accustomed to the classic widgets.

Disables Block Editor for Widgets

Prevents the block editor from managing widgets.
Ensures a consistent experience for users preferring the classic editor.

No Additional Configuration Required

Simple activation process with no extra settings needed.
Easily enable or disable the classic widgets settings screens by toggling the plugin.

Officially Supported by WordPress Team

Maintained and supported by the official WordPress team.
Guaranteed support until at least 2024, ensuring reliability and updates.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Compliance with EU Omnibus Directive

Ensures adherence to EU pricing regulations.

Logs prior prices in custom field

Records previous prices in a dedicated field.

Stores price for at least 30 days

Maintains price history for a minimum of 30 days.

Displays lowest price on product page

Shows the lowest price directly on the product page.

Adds fields for lowest price and effective date in product edit view

Includes fields for lowest price and effective date in the product edit screen.

Shortcode for displaying lowest price

Provides a shortcode to display the lowest price.

Action hook for WooCommerce products

Offers an action hook specifically for WooCommerce products.

Available in WordPress repository

Can be found in the official WordPress plugin repository.

GitHub release version available

Release versions are available on GitHub.

Development version available on GitHub

Development versions can be accessed on GitHub.

Pricing

Free Plan

$0 / free

Plan includes

Compliance with EU Omnibus Directive

Logs prior prices in custom field

Stores price for at least 30 days

Displays lowest price on product page

Adds fields for lowest price and effective date in product edit view

Shortcode for displaying lowest price

Action hook for WooCommerce products

Available in WordPress repository

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Rating and reviews

4.9

Rating summary

252

Reviews

Active installations

User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate the Classic Widgets plugin for restoring the traditional widgets interface, which many find more intuitive and efficient compared to the new block editor introduced by WordPress. The plugin is praised for its simplicity, speed, and ability to maintain backward compatibility with older themes and widgets, subsequently saving users from potential frustrations and additional work. However, some users criticize the necessity of such a plugin, blaming WordPress for complicating what was previously a straightforward process. Issues with the block editor, such as breaking custom widgets and causing slow and buggy experiences, drive demand for Classic Widgets. Occasionally, updates can cause website crashes, highlighting potential stability drawbacks.

Shadowz

14 Aug, 2024

It use to work great and was a much added addition to my installs of plugins, but since WordPress keeps updating their core, it’s now broken. All my social links (Jetpack) icons no longer show up. I can hover over them and see the links, but the icons are no longer showing up anymore.

David Allsop

09 Aug, 2024

This is one of the first plugins I install on any WordPress website and I am immensely pleased it exists. The block based widget editor is dreadful to use in comparison, I’ve tried to use it several times over the past couple of years since it was introduced and found it to be unintuitive, prone to errors, and easy to make mistakes with. I’ve tried so many times, I’ve completely given up on it and regardless of any updates, bug fixes, etc, I won’t be using it until it comes to a point where Classic Widgets is deprecated.

ellice909

10 Jul, 2024

Classic Widgets gives me a lot more control over the look of the widgets. I design/develop the widgets to look as they need too. Clients don’t need confusing options. I like the simplicity of this UI, and it’s flexibility. I wish this was installed by default. It is part of what made WordPress a so popular.

varfolomijchuk

05 Jul, 2024

I’ve installed lattest version of wordpress(6.5.5). i didn’t find “widgets” tab in Appearance and install “Classic Widgets” to solve the issue. But nothing happened. There is only one plugin on the site -> “Classic Widgets”. Others themes don’t have “widget” tabs as well. Absolutely useless.

Classic Widgets

Overview

Compatibility

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

About this plugin

Overview

Restores Classic Widgets Settings Screens

Disables Block Editor for Widgets

No Additional Configuration Required

Officially Supported by WordPress Team

Features list

Pricing

Plan includes

Rating and reviews

User sentiment analysis

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