# Goodbye Block Editor

> Goodbye Block Editor has 20+ active installs and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Goodbye Block Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Goodbye gutenberg plugin made to disable inbuild text editor called Gutenberg in newely released wordpress version 5++ this plugin is one click process who dont want to setup some options or fuctions to disable new text…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,486
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+23.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jobanhanspal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jobanhanspal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/goodbye-block-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable block editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-block-editor/) | #3 | 7 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,311 |
| [old editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/old-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [simple editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-editor/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable block editor | >100 | 3,006 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,926 |
| old editor | >100 | 2,919 |
| simple editor | >100 | 5,400 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-disable-editor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-editor-by-1-click/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 3, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 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 Goodbye Block Editor free?
Yes. Goodbye Block Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Goodbye Block Editor safe to use in 2026?
Goodbye Block Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Goodbye Block Editor?
Goodbye Block Editor is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,486 times since it launched in December 2018. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Goodbye Block Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Goodbye Block Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Goodbye Block Editor need?
Goodbye Block Editor requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Goodbye Block Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 4, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Goodbye Block Editor?
Goodbye Block Editor is developed and maintained by jobanhanspal.

### What are the best alternatives to Goodbye Block Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Goodbye Block Editor are Disable Gutenberg (500+ installs), Disable Block Editor (Guten… (30+ installs) and Turn-On Classic Editor (10+ installs).


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