Disable Block Editor

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Reviewers are thanking the plugin for restoring the classic editor after WordPress 5.0, especially where the block editor clashed with page builders like Avia, Visual Composer and SiteOrigin.

1. ★★★★★ etnmathy

   7.5y ago

   Thank you! Normally I am mostly not really a conservative person, but I use Enfold template (which already include block editor – Avia Layout Builder)on several my webs and the new WP block system fucked up every site I have Enfold installed on. Installed this plugin and everything went back to normal. THANK YOU!! Hope it’ll work for some time :P. And also hope that either WP or Enfold guys sort this out somehow….

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2. ★★★★★ Anonymous

   7.6y ago

   “Please provide as much detail as you can to justify your rating and to help others.” Well when it comes to getting rid of that Block Edit Disaster I guess everything that saves our little behinds deserves 6 Stars … at least!

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3. ★★★★★ Pawan Kumar

   7.7y ago

   just installed and deactivate the block editor n enable avia builder . Thanks

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4. ★★★★★ phenn

   7.7y ago

   Not really, but THANK YOU for creating this. I normally love WordPress’ new features with each release. But, the Gutenberg block editor thing is a steaming pile of fail. I’m already using a Visual Composer and after the latest WordPress update, that functionality was boned. I was shaking like a leaf because I have several client sites that have been affected. Your plugin corrected the problem and I sincerely cannot thank you enough!

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5. ★★★★★ jessicamullen

   7.7y ago

   I use Site Origin Page Builder which wasn’t editable once I upgraded to 5. This plugin made the page editable again. But then I updated Page Builder and it now works with 5. But glad this plugin exists, thanks!

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6. ★★★★★ titan11443

   7.7y ago

   I was shocked that there wasn’t a link or button or tab that would let me edit my pages and posts in the classic interface that I’m use to. While there might be good features and attributes to the block editor, I’m not the most fond of that change. At least give me the option of choosing which editor I want to use. This plugin works great. Install and activate and you’re good to go. WP is back to its original editors. Deactivate it to play around with the new block editor.

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7. ★★★★★ Eske Rahn

   7.7y ago

   Thank you sir! The Gutenberg is not thought through/finished, and even if it was, it should have been offered not rammed down our throats.

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Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-01-29 900+ → 800+ down after 7 days in tier
2. 2026-01-22 800+ → 900+ up after 2 days in tier
3. 2026-01-20 900+ → 800+ down after 290 days in tier
4. 2025-04-05 1K+ → 900+ down

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 8M+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• Advanced Editor Tools 1M+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
• Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg 1M+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• Disable Gutenberg 500K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor 50K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A

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