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Disable Block Editor

By Milan DiniÄ

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Disable Block Editor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Disable the block editor for all post types and users instantly. No settings required.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.67/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin automatically disables the default block editor for all post types and all users, without any settings or options. It is very lightweight, just activate it and it works immediately.

This plugin is designed for users who prefer the classic editor experience and want to avoid the block editor entirely.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable Block Editor offers a straightforward solution to disable the block editor in WordPress, with several well-known alternatives available that provide similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective at disabling the block editor
Restores classic editing experience immediately upon activation
Compatible with popular page builders like Site Origin and Avia Layout Builder
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated by users for reliability

Weaknesses

No advanced customization options
Lacks a pro version with additional features
Limited to disabling block editor only
No built-in support for selective disabling per user or post type

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin for its effectiveness and ease of use in restoring the classic editor experience.

Positive highlights

"This plugin works great. Install and activate and you’re good to go." — titan11443
"This plugin made the page editable again." — jessicamullen
"Your plugin corrected the problem and I sincerely cannot thank you enough!" — phenn
"Just installed and deactivate the block editor n enable avia builder. Thanks" — Pawan Kumar
"Everything that saves our little behinds deserves 6 Stars." — Anonymous

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features beyond disabling the block editor
No premium support or updates beyond basic functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who prefer the classic WordPress editor and want a quick, no-fuss way to disable the block editor, especially those using page builders incompatible with Gutenberg.

Not ideal for

Users seeking granular control over editor options or those wanting additional features beyond disabling the block editor may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables the block editor, restoring the classic editor experience without limitations.

Final Verdict

Disable Block Editor is a reliable and straightforward plugin that effectively restores the classic WordPress editor, highly praised by users for its simplicity and compatibility with popular page builders. Its perfect rating and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for those wanting to avoid the block editor.

However, it offers no advanced features or premium support, so users needing more customization or selective disabling might consider alternative plugins. Overall, it delivers excellent value as a free solution for disabling the block editor.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Disable Block Editor plugin.

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FAQ

By default, Classic Editor allows individual users to select whether they want to use block editor or classic editor on their profile edit screens. This feature must be disabled on Settings > Writing screen.

Additionally, Classic Editor stores post meta data in the database about type of editor that post has used.

On the other hand, Disable Block Editor disables block editor for everyone and everywhere, without any options or settings to configure, and without storing any data into the database.