by Ravi A. Vadhel 3 (2 reviews)

Remove Gutenberg

Name: Remove Gutenberg
Rating: 3.0 (2 reviews)
Author: Ravi A. Vadhel

Remove Gutenberg Editor and get back to old version of editor. This provides Original Classic Editor and more.

Remove Gutenberg ranks #10,515 among WordPress.org plugins with 300+ active installations, is #257 of 1,145 in the Editor & Writing category, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, and was last updated Aug 24, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.2.3 Current Version v2.2.3

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 24 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 6 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#257 of 1,145 in Editor & Writing Top 25% by installs Actively maintained

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Active Installs

300+

-17.4%

KW Avg Position

89.7

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Downloads

16K

+6 today

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60%

Review 3 out of 5

3 (2 reviews)

Next Milestone 400

Total Progress 52%

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Reviews & Ratings

3.0

2 reviews

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.2.3
Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026
Requires WP: 4.9+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Ravi A. Vadhel

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3
Reviews: 2
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who prefer the old editing experience after upgrading WordPress. It solves the problem of being forced into the new Gutenberg editor by restoring the original Classic Editor, with an option to toggle it via Reading settings.

Removes Gutenberg editor
Restores Classic Editor
Enable/disable via Reading settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Remove Gutenberg

Yes, We can disable the Gutenberg plugin without deactivating or removing the plugin. Go to Settings > Readings > Remove Gutenberg Settings and check Disable Gutenberg option.

No, Just Install, activate and Gutenberg will be removed.

Many WordPress themes are working on third party ready-made page builders that create conflict with Gutenberg at the moment we can remove Gutenberg and make it page builder works.