Classic Widgets

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Reviewers keep thanking the plugin for bringing back the classic widget screen with no setup hassle, with a couple wanting more options and one noting it doesn't slow the site down.

1. ★★★★★ Jakub

   2mo ago

   Block widgets editor is totally unusable, this brings you the original intuitive experience.

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2. ★★★★★ Manja Seiler

   3mo ago

   Brought back the old widget interface I love. Block widgets were too confusing. Install this n everything’s normal again. Total relief

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3. ★★★★★ Rena

   3mo ago

   was getting so frustrated with those new block widgets tbh. this plugin literally saved my sanity. installed it n boom, the good old widget screen is back. makes editing sidebars a breeze again without any hassle. love it

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4. ★★★★★ Randy

   3mo ago

   Updated a client’s WP & their widget screen changed overnight. they kept calling me abt it lol. installed this & everything went back to normal instantly. no more complaints. tnkz fr

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5. ★★★★★ hunterfox3

   4mo ago

   I only installed this cz the new widget editor was slowing me down. It does what I needed, no extra mess. Still, it feels kinda basic and not something I’d call perfect.

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6. ★★★★★ eangreine1

   4mo ago

   Does exactly what I needed. Brought back old widget system easily. No hassle, just install n done. Works smooth without any issue. Really helpful 👍

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7. ★★★★★ thomas452

   4mo ago

   Classic Widgets helped me quickly restore the old widget screen. Very easy to use and no confusing setup. Feels simple and useful, but a few more options would make it better.

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8. ★★★★★ malka22

   5mo ago

   Brought back the old widget screen, which made things easier for me. Very simple to use, with no extra setup required. Not fancy, but helpful if you like the classic way.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 0.3 Update for 5.9. 0.3
2. — Version 0.2 Update filter name. 0.2
3. — Version 0.1 Initial release. 0.1

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.4.8 · WP 5.8.3

Translated into 48 languages, 47 at 90% or more

Plus 24 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2023-04-01 1M+ → 2M+ up

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Classic Editor 9M+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• Advanced Editor Tools 1M+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags B
• Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
• Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 600K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• Disable Gutenberg 500K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• GenerateBlocks 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags B

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Classic Widgets: 2M+ active installs, 4.9★ (272 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/classic-widgets