Description
At a glance
Classic Editor v1.7.0 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 8M+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 1,248 reviews · updated May 28, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.9+ & PHP 5.2.4+.
Classic Editor is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. It makes it possible to use plugins that extend that screen, add old-style meta boxes, or otherwise depend on the previous editor.
Classic Editor is an official WordPress plugin, and will be fully supported and maintained until 2024, or as long as is necessary.
At a glance, this plugin adds the following:
- Administrators can select the default editor for all users.
- Administrators can allow users to change their default editor.
- When allowed, the users can choose which editor to use for each post.
- Each post opens in the last editor used regardless of who edited it last. This is important for maintaining a consistent experience when editing content.
In addition, the Classic Editor plugin includes several filters that let other plugins control the settings, and the editor choice per post and per post type.
By default, this plugin hides all functionality available in the new block editor (“Gutenberg”).
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Classic Editor?
Classic Editor 1.7.0 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.9/5 rating from 1,248 user reviews.
Does Classic Editor cost anything?
No. Classic Editor 1.7.0 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Classic Editor 1.7.0?
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?
Classic Editor 1.7.0 requires WordPress 4.9 or higher and PHP 5.2.4 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 last updated?
Version 1.7.0 was last updated on May 28, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Classic Editor 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: 1.7.0
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.7.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Active installs | 8,000,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (1,248 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 or higher |
| Author | WordPress.org |
| Tags | block-editor, classic-editor, editor, gutenberg |
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