Install
Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/kevinocasio/ocasio-disable-gutenberg/releases/download/v1.0.0/ocasio-disable-gutenberg.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Lightweight WordPress plugin to completely disable the block editor and restore the Classic Editor.
Overview
For writers who prefer the speed and simplicity of the Classic Editor, Ocasio Disable Gutenberg restores the TinyMCE editing experience and stops WordPress from loading unused block editor CSS on the front end.
Features
- Restore Classic Editor: Enables the traditional editor interface across all post types.
- Block CSS Dequeue: Prevents
wp-block-librarystylesheets from slowing down page load times. - Zero Front-End Assets: Pure PHP execution with 0 bytes of extra CSS or JS loaded on public pages.
- Instant Dashboard Toggle: Manage and toggle the feature directly from the Ocasio Plugins dashboard.
Installation
- Click the green
< > Codebutton at the top of this repository and select Download ZIP (or download from Releases). - In your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins -> Add New Plugin -> Upload Plugin.
- Choose the downloaded
ocasio-disable-gutenberg.zipfile and click Install Now. - Click Activate Plugin.
- Manage settings directly under the Ocasio Plugins -> Dashboard menu.
Author & Support
- Author: Kevin Ocasio
- Plugin Page: Ocasio Disable Gutenberg on KevinOcasio.com
- WordPress Plugins: Free WordPress Plugin Directory
- Software Portfolio: Live Projects & Digital Assets
- Tools & Resources: Recommended Tech Stack & Tools
- License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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