Classic Editor on off
v1.2by Arrow Design · updated 3 years ago
Description: Classic Editor on off is a plugin that gives the ability to turn off all or some of Gutenberg, reverting to classic editor - where needed …
- Rank
- #19,242
- Down70 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 66
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,064 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Classic Editor on off at a glance
Classic Editor on off is a WordPress plugin by Arrow Design with 60+ active installs, the #19,242 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2 came out on Feb 2, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “gutenberg disable”. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Classic Editor on off |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 66 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 68 |
Rank over time
#19,242 · down 42 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,242 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,172 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,069 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,070 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,111 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,060 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,174 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,126 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,208 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,191 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,147 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,142 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,223 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,200 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Classic Editor on off ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #19223 → #19111
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Sep 27, 2021
- Last updated
- Feb 2, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Classic Editor on off
How many websites use Classic Editor on off?
Classic Editor on off is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,242 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Classic Editor on off been downloaded?
4,064 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Classic Editor on off last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Feb 2, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Classic Editor on off compatible with the latest WordPress?
Classic Editor on off’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Classic Editor on off still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Classic Editor on off have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Classic Editor on off?
The plugins most like Classic Editor on off, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Classic Editor + (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 66 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | Arrow Design |
| First released | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2023 |
Alternatives to Classic Editor on off
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

Classic Editor
by WordPress.org
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.
- Rank
- #4
- Installs
- 8M+
- 4.9

Advanced Editor Tools
by Andrew Ozz
Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE).
- Rank
- #29
- Installs
- 1M+
- 4.5

Classic Editor +
by Pieter Bos
The "Classic Editor +" plugin disables the block editor, removes enqueued scripts/styles and brings back classic Widgets.
- Rank
- #945
- Installs
- 30K+
- 4.9

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
by WP Grim
Disables Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.
- Rank
- #1,267
- Installs
- 20K+
- 5.0

Title and Nofollow For Links (Classic Editor)
by WPKube
The plugin adds a title and a rel="nofollow" checkbox to the insert link popup box. Only for Classic Editor, NOT Block Editor.
- Rank
- #1,577
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.5

No Gutenberg?
by Fernando Tellado
Decide where the block editor stays and where the Classic Editor comes back. It also removes Global Styles, patterns, block widgets and block CSS.
- Rank
- #2,295
- Installs
- 9K+
- 5.0
Side by side:Classic Editor on off vs Classic EditorClassic Editor on off vs Advanced Editor ToolsClassic Editor on off vs Classic Editor +
More by Arrow Design
See everything by Arrow DesignOther plugins from this author in our catalog.

Change Proceed To Checkout Text
by Arrow Design
Change the WooCommerce Proceed to Checkout button text without code.
- Rank
- #11,940
- Installs
- 200+
- 5.0

Out Of Stock Badge
by Arrow Design
Add a clear, customisable Out of Stock badge to WooCommerce products.
- Rank
- #16,446
- Installs
- 100+

Comments Deletion
by Arrow Design
Safely preview, filter, bulk delete and automatically clean WordPress comments, with product review protection and cleanup history.
- Rank
- #15,770
- Installs
- 100+

Arrow Publisher for Business Pages
by Arrow Design
Auto post WordPress posts to Facebook Business Pages with queueing and retries. Pro adds scheduling, featured images and additional post types.
- Rank
- #16,736
- Installs
- 100+

ECU Remapping Performance Calculator
by Arrow Design
Estimate ECU remapping power and torque gains by vehicle type, manufacturer, model, year and engine.
- Rank
- #16,972
- Installs
- 90+

Arrow Design Post Publisher for X
by Arrow Design
Auto post WordPress content to X (formerly Twitter), publish existing posts, or schedule posts for later from your WordPress dashboard.
- Rank
- #18,333
- Installs
- 70+