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Classic Editor vs Disable Gutenberg (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Classic Editor

Classic Editor

4.9(1,225)

9.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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VS
Disable Gutenberg

Disable Gutenberg

5(730)

600K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Gutenberg has a higher user rating (5/5 from 730 reviews) while Classic Editor leads in active installations (9.0M+ vs 600K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor has accumulated 85M+ total downloads while Disable Gutenberg has 10M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor
►
Disable Gutenberg5/5
Total Reviews
1,225Classic Editor
◄
Disable Gutenberg730
Active Installs
9.0M+Classic Editor
◄
Disable Gutenberg600K+
Total Downloads
85M+Classic Editor
◄
Disable Gutenberg10M+
Support Resolution
0%Classic Editor
Disable GutenbergN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Editor
►
Disable Gutenberg1 week ago
First Released
2017Classic Editor
Disable Gutenberg2018
Age
9 yearsClassic Editor
Disable Gutenberg8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor
Disable Gutenberg4.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Classic Editor
Disable Gutenberg5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor
Disable GutenbergFree
Latest Version
1.6.7Classic Editor
Disable Gutenberg3.3

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor

4.9/5(1,225 reviews)
5
95%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

Disable Gutenberg

5/5(730 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Recent Reviews

Classic Editor Reviews

by Shelton

Back to Simple

Really helpful if u don’t like the block editor. Feels familiar n easy to work with. Not fancy, but it makes editing way more comfortable for me.

by Get Homeservice Quotes

perfect for users who prefer the old WordPress

The Classic Editor plugin is perfect for users who prefer the old WordPress editing experience. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and works flawlessly without any setup. Highly recommended for a simple a

by tyriqsuth

Keeps It Simple

Installed this cz I prefer the old editor. Works exactly as expected, no issues so far. Makes writing posts much easier for me. Would be nicer if it had few more options, but still solid. tnkz devs.

Disable Gutenberg Reviews

by rrrFer

Очень хороший плагин, пользуюсь много лет

Собственно, пользуюсь лет 6 или 7… Когда там этот проклятый гутенберг встроили в вордпресс без моего ведома? Собственно, у меня блог и форум (на bbpress). При всем этом я пользуюсь плагинами подсве

by tlatham

Perfect. Hilarious this even has to exist.

Hilarious this even has to exist. Gutenberg is a trainwreck. This topic was modified 2 months ago by tlatham.

by Gaunero

AllStar

Must have plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor or Disable Gutenberg more popular?
Classic Editor has 9.0M+ active installations while Disable Gutenberg has 600K+. Classic Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor or Disable Gutenberg?
Classic Editor has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews, while Disable Gutenberg has a 5/5 rating from 730 reviews.
Are Classic Editor and Disable Gutenberg free?
Classic Editor is free and Disable Gutenberg is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor or Disable Gutenberg?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Classic Editor was last updated 3 months ago and Disable Gutenberg was last updated 1 week ago.

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