# Disable Gutenberg

> Disable Gutenberg has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 207 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Disable Gutenberg is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Auto Disable gutenberg plugin will help you to disable gutenberg block editor**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 27,105
- **Downloads (30 days):** 207 (-7.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** Aug 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CodePopular (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codepopular/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-disable-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable block editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-block-editor/) | #1 | 7 |
| [disable gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-gutenberg/) | #5 | 24 |
| [how to disable gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/how-to-disable-gutenberg/) | #1 | 1 |
| [onclick disable gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/onclick-disable-gutenberg/) | #1 | 1 |
| [remove gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-gutenberg/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable block editor | #14 | 3,006 |
| disable gutenberg | #4 | 2,233 |
| how to disable gutenberg | #3 | 1,731 |
| onclick disable gutenberg | #1 | 27 |
| remove gutenberg | #15 | 2,775 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-editor-by-1-click/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 3, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Goodbye Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/goodbye-block-editor/) | 20+ | — | Aug 4, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Turn-On Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/turn-on-classic-editor/) | 10+ | — | Sep 14, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Daisy Disable Blocks — Disable Gutenberg, Enable Classic Editor, Disable Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daisy-disable-blocks/) | <10 | — | Aug 29, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Gutenberg – V7 Legacy Editor Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/v7-legacy-editor-enabler/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Habibur Classic Editor Switch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/habibur-classic-editor-switch/) | <10 | — | Feb 21, 2026 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable Gutenberg free?
Yes. Disable Gutenberg is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable Gutenberg safe to use in 2026?
Disable Gutenberg is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Gutenberg?
Disable Gutenberg is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,105 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 207 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Gutenberg work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Gutenberg is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Disable Gutenberg need?
Disable Gutenberg requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable Gutenberg last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on August 1, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Disable Gutenberg?
Disable Gutenberg is developed and maintained by CodePopular.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Gutenberg?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Gutenberg are Disable Block Editor (Guten… (30+ installs), Goodbye Block Editor (20+ installs) and Turn-On Classic Editor (10+ installs).


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