# Best Classic Editor Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 73 classic editor plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Classic Editor, Advanced Editor Tools, Disable Gutenberg.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,248) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Classic Editor +](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor-addon/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Aug 16, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [Classic Editor and Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor-and-classic-widgets/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Title and Nofollow For Links (Classic Editor)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/title-and-nofollow-for-links/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Jul 30, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enlighter/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (65) | Apr 13, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [No Gutenberg? – Choose Where to Use the Block Editor or the Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-gutenberg/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (16) | Aug 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 9 | [PixCodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixcodes/) | 8K+ | 4/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [TCD Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tcd-classic-editor/) | 6K+ | — | Sep 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 11 | [Gridable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gridable/) | 4K+ | 2.9/5 (10) | Aug 26, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 12 | [Enable Classic Editor & Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-classic-editor/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 8, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 13 | [Classic Visual Editor Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-visual-editor-options/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 14 | [Remove Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restore-classic-editor/) | 300+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 15 | [DivUp Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/divup-content/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 27, 2022 | 33/100 |
| 16 | [Enable Default Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-default-editor/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 19, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 17 | [Guten Free Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guten-free-options/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 2, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 18 | [Quicktags for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-quicktags/) | 100+ | 4/5 (4) | Sep 6, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 19 | [WP Heading Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-heading-buttons/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 3, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 20 | [Headingo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/headingo/) | 100+ | — | Sep 19, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 21 | [WP Disable Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable-block-editor/) | 90+ | — | May 26, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 22 | [Toolbar Cleanup for Divi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toolbar-cleanup-for-divi/) | 80+ | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 23 | [Simplified Japanese](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplified-japanese/) | 60+ | — | Apr 11, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 24 | [Classic Editor on off](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor-on-off/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 2, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 25 | [SEPA Payment Gateway for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sepa-payment-gateway-for-woocommerce/) | 50+ | — | Jul 20, 2022 | 25/100 |
| 26 | [Duplicate Page or Post, Delete Revisions and Enable Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-del-revisions-classic-editor/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 27 | [HBmarkdown For Editors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hbmarkdown-for-editors/) | 50+ | — | May 21, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 28 | [Blocksolid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocksolid/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 29 | [Sticky Preview and Publish Buttons by FibroJedi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fibrojedi-sticky-preview-publish-buttons/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 2, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 30 | [Set Tag Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/set-tag-order/) | 20+ | — | Aug 23, 2026 | 63/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular classic editor plugin for WordPress?
Classic Editor is the most popular classic editor plugin with 8M+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many classic editor plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 73 plugins tagged “classic editor” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which classic editor plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Disable Gutenberg has the highest rating at 5/5 from 735 reviews.

### Are these classic editor plugins actively maintained?
5 of the top 30 classic editor plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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