Disable Widgets Block
v1.4.3by yukyhendiawan · updated 1 year ago
Disable Gutenberg widget blocks and restore the classic widget interface for a simple, fast, and familiar WordPress widget management experience.
- Rank
- #38,276
- Down401 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,526 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Widgets Block at a glance
Disable Widgets Block is a WordPress plugin by yukyhendiawan with 10+ active installs, the #38,276 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4.3 came out on Feb 24, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 9 plugins tagged “classic”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Widgets Block |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#38,276 · up 2,642 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #38,276 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,875 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,107 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,825 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,668 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,207 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,421 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,903 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #35,350 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #43,050 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,550 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,918 |
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 | +3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #38550 → #40668
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 6, 2024
- Last updated
- Feb 24, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Widgets Block
How many websites use Disable Widgets Block?
Disable Widgets Block is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #38,276 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Widgets Block been downloaded?
1,526 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Disable Widgets Block last updated?
Version 1.4.3 came out on Feb 24, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Disable Widgets Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Widgets Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Widgets Block still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Widgets Block have?
No one has reviewed Disable Widgets Block on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Widgets Block?
The plugins most like Disable Widgets Block, by the tags they share, are Classic Widgets (2M+), Classic Editor (8M+) and Spectra Legacy (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | yukyhendiawan |
| First released | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Version | 1.4.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2025 |
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