WP Disable Block Editor
v1.0.1by Milankumar Sanandia · updated 3 years ago
This plugin will WP Disable Block Editor & enable the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc all).
- Rank
- #17,267
- Down122 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 93
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,123 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Disable Block Editor at a glance
WP Disable Block Editor is a WordPress plugin by Milankumar Sanandia with 90+ active installs, the #17,267 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 26, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 25 plugins tagged “disable gutenberg”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | WP Disable Block Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 93 · +1.1% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 92 |
Rank over time
#17,267 · up 41 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,267 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,145 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,182 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,171 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,169 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,152 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,347 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,306 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,333 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,365 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,298 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,285 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,340 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,308 |
Growth %
Average +0.08% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.17% |
| 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
90+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where WP Disable Block Editor 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 #17340 → #17169
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 20, 2019
- Last updated
- May 26, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Disable Block Editor
How many websites use WP Disable Block Editor?
WP Disable Block Editor is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,267 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Disable Block Editor been downloaded?
3,123 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP Disable Block Editor last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 26, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is WP Disable Block Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Disable Block Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 WP Disable Block Editor 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 WP Disable Block Editor have?
No one has reviewed WP Disable Block Editor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Disable Block Editor?
The plugins most like WP Disable Block Editor, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 93 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | Milankumar Sanandia |
| First released | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 26, 2023 |
Alternatives to WP Disable Block Editor
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
Disable Gutenberg
by Jeff Starr
Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).
- Rank
- #116
- Installs
- 500K+
- 5.0
Classic Widgets
by Tonya Mork
Enables the previous "classic" widgets settings screens in Appearance - Widgets and the Customizer. Disables the block editor from managing widgets.
- Rank
- #25
- Installs
- 2M+
- 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
BlockArt Blocks
by BlockArt
Enhance the power of your WordPress editor with the dynamic Gutenberg blocks by BlockArt Blocks. Build any layout imaginable.
- Rank
- #1,907
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.9
Side by side:WP Disable Block Editor vs Classic EditorWP Disable Block Editor vs Advanced Editor ToolsWP Disable Block Editor vs Disable Gutenberg