Description
At a glance
Classic Widgets v0.3 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 2M+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 272 reviews · updated December 8, 2025 · requires WordPress 4.9+ & PHP 5.6+.
Classic Widgets is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress widgets settings screens. It will be supported and maintained to 2024, or as long as is necessary.
Once activated and when using a classic (non-block) theme, this plugin restores the previous widgets settings screens and disables the block editor from managing widgets. There is no other configuration, the classic widgets settings screens are enabled or disabled by either enabling or disabling this plugin.
Frequently asked questions
What is Classic Widgets?
Classic Widgets is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 0.3. It is active on over 2M websites.
Is Classic Widgets free to download?
Yes — Classic Widgets 0.3 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 272 reviews.
How do I install Classic Widgets 0.3?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Classic Widgets?
Classic Widgets 0.3 requires WordPress 4.9 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Classic Widgets last updated?
Version 0.3 was last updated on December 8, 2025. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Classic Widgets download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 0.3
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 0.3 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | December 8, 2025 |
| Active installs | 2,000,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (272 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | Tonya Mork |
| Tags | classic-widgets, disable, disable-gutenberg, editor, gutenberg |
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