Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)
Disable Gutenberg editor by 1 click, disable block editor in all Post Type(including custom post type)
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Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Disable Block Editor (Guten… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable block editor | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| gutenberg disable | >100 |
| post type editor | >100 |
| wordpress default editor | >100 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)
From the official readme · v2.0.13Description
Disable Gutenberg editor by 1 click, disable block editor in all Post Type(including custom post type)
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Is Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) free?
Yes. Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) safe to use in 2026?
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)?
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,830 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 197 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, 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 Block Editor (Gutenberg) need?
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) requires PHP 7.2.24 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.13, was released on June 3, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)?
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) is developed and maintained by mitparakada.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) are Disable Gutenberg (500+ installs), Goodbye Block Editor (20+ installs) and Turn-On Classic Editor (10+ installs).
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