Disables the block editor (Gutenberg) in WordPress and enables the classic editor.
Alternatives to Enable Default Editor
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Classic Widgetsv0.3
Enables the previous "classic" widgets settings screens in Appearance - Widgets and the Customizer. Disables the block editor from managing widgets.
WadeBush Editor Controlsv1.0.2
Restore the familiar Classic Editor for WordPress posts and pages with simple, lightweight controls.
WPDevs Classic Editor & Widgets enables the traditional WordPress classic editor, classic widgets, and the previous version of the Edit Post scree …
Disable Gutenberg block editor & restore classic TinyMCE legacy editor per post type (Posts, Pages) with zero bloat and 100% speed.
Remove Gutenbergv2.2.3
Remove Gutenberg Editor and get back to old version of editor. This provides Original Classic Editor and more.
Disables Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.
Disable Gutenbergv3.3.2
Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).
Restores the “Visual Editor Options” section in user profiles.
Classic Editorv1.7.0
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.