Disable Gutenberg
This plugin disabled gutenberg editor on your website with any WordPress theme. No additional settings required.
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Disable Gutenberg shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable gutenberg | >100 |
| disable wp editor | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| gutenberg disable | >100 |
About Disable Gutenberg
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin disabled gutenberg editor on your website with any WordPress theme. No additional settings required.
Installation
- Upload disable_gutenberg_editor plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Disable Gutenberg: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable Gutenberg?
Disable Gutenberg is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,786 times since it launched in December 2018. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable Gutenberg work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Gutenberg is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, 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 5.2.4 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, was released on December 13, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Disable Gutenberg?
Disable Gutenberg is developed and maintained by osamabaqi123.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Gutenberg?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Gutenberg are Classic Widgets (2M+ installs), Classic Editor and Classic… (20K+ installs) and Enable Classic Editor & Wid… (2K+ installs).
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