Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
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Description
At a glance
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets v1.5.5 is a free WordPress plugin with 20K+ active installs, 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, updated August 19, 2026, requires WordPress 4.9+ & PHP 5.6+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
The free Classic Editor & Classic Widgets plugin helps you to easily disable Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets plugin enables old-style WordPress Classic Editor for “Edit Post” with TinyMCE (WYSIWYG), Meta Boxes (Custom Fields), and others. Once activated, this plugin hides all functionality available in the new Gutenberg block editor.
What does this plugin do?
- Disables the Gutenberg Editor
- Enables WordPress Classic Editor
- Enables Classic Widgets
Features
- Disable Gutenberg totally
- Disable Gutenberg for any post type
- Editor Switcher
- Choose Editor for each Post
- Choose Default Editor
- Choose Widgets Editor
- Full Support Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
- Hide plugin menu item
- Enable/Disable frontend Gutenberg styles
- WooCommerce compatible
- WPML Compatible
- Polylang compatible
Also, you will be able to use old-style Classic Widgets under Appearance > Widgets and Appearance > Customize > Widgets. There is no need to setup any configuration.
By default, this plugin hides all functionality available in the new Gutenberg block editor without setting up any extra options.
Upgrade to Pro Version
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets PRO plugin provides more additional features. Go to the Next Level with Pro Version. Pro plugin works together with this Free Plugin and does not need any re-installation or deactivation of Free version.
Premium Features
- Choose Editor for User Roles
- Choose Editor for Custom Post Types
- Remember Last used Editor
- Displaying Post States
- Exclude Posts/Pages by Autocomplete
- Premium Support
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Developed with love by WP Grim
Frequently asked questions
What is Classic Editor and Classic Widgets?
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.5.5. It is active on over 20K websites.
Is Classic Editor and Classic Widgets free to download?
Yes — Classic Editor and Classic Widgets 1.5.5 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 5 out of 5 based on 5 reviews.
How do I install Classic Editor and Classic Widgets 1.5.5?
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 Editor and Classic Widgets?
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets 1.5.5 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 Editor and Classic Widgets last updated?
Version 1.5.5 was last updated on August 19, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Classic Editor and 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: 1.5.5
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.5.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 19, 2026 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (5 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | WP Grim |
| Tags | block-editor, classic-editor, classic-widgets, disable-gutenberg |
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