Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)
v2.0.13by mitparakada · updated 2 years ago
Disable Gutenberg editor by 1 click, disable block editor in all Post Type(including custom post type)
- Rank
- #24,634
- Down65 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 5,025 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) at a glance
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) is a WordPress plugin by mitparakada with 30+ active installs, the #24,634 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.13 came out on Jun 3, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 7 plugins tagged “disable block editor”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats178 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 33 |
Rank over time
#24,634 · down 79 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,634 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,569 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,521 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,541 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,524 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,547 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,593 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,457 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,590 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,388 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,555 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #24388 → #24541
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.13
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.2.24
- First released
- Sep 22, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)
How many websites use Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)?
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,634 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) been downloaded?
5,025 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) last updated?
Version 2.0.13 came out on Jun 3, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg) have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg)?
The plugins most like Disable Block Editor (Gutenberg), by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+). 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | mitparakada |
| First released | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Version | 2.0.13 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.24 |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2024 |
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