Classic editing for posts and widgets

The free Classic Editor and Classic Widgets plugin hides Gutenberg block editor functionality and enables the WordPress Classic Editor for posts. It includes TinyMCE, meta boxes, custom fields, and related editing functionality. Classic Widgets are available under Appearance > Widgets and Appearance > Customize > Widgets.

The free add-on works on activation without extra configuration. Its listed compatibility includes Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WooCommerce, WPML, and Polylang.

Editor choices and workflow details

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets PRO works with the free plugin and includes controls for editor selection and post management:

• Choose which editor is available to selected user roles.
• Set editor choices for custom post types.
• Remember the last editor used.
• Display post states in the editing workflow.
• Exclude selected posts or pages using autocomplete.

Role and post type controls let administrators set editor choices for different user groups and content areas. The other settings retain an editor preference, show post states, and provide a way to choose posts or pages to exclude.

Install both extensions

Install and activate the free Classic Editor and Classic Widgets plugin first. Then install and activate Classic Editor and Classic Widgets PRO alongside it. Adding PRO does not require reinstalling or deactivating the free plugin.

Premium support is included according to the supplied product information.