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Classic Widgets vs Disable Gutenberg (2026)

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

Classic Widgets

Classic Widgets

4.9(263)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Classic Widgets
VS
Disable Gutenberg

Disable Gutenberg

5(730)

600K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable Gutenberg

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Gutenberg has a higher user rating (5/5 from 730 reviews) while Classic Widgets leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 600K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Widgets has accumulated 7.3M+ total downloads while Disable Gutenberg has 10M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Widgets
►
Disable Gutenberg5/5
Total Reviews
263Classic Widgets
►
Disable Gutenberg730
Active Installs
2.0M+Classic Widgets
◄
Disable Gutenberg600K+
Total Downloads
7.3M+Classic Widgets
►
Disable Gutenberg10M+
Support Resolution
25%Classic Widgets
Disable GutenbergN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoClassic Widgets
►
Disable Gutenberg1 week ago
First Released
2021Classic Widgets
Disable Gutenberg2018
Age
5 yearsClassic Widgets
Disable Gutenberg8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Widgets
Disable Gutenberg4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Widgets
Disable Gutenberg5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeClassic Widgets
Disable GutenbergFree
Latest Version
0.3Classic Widgets
Disable Gutenberg3.3

Rating Breakdown

Classic Widgets

4.9/5(263 reviews)
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%

Disable Gutenberg

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

Recent Reviews

Classic Widgets Reviews

by kinseykinsey

Works Like Before

Does exactly what I needed. Brought back the old widget system without any issues. Super easy to use, no extra setup needed. tnx to devs, saved my time 👍

by Tavian Hayes

Old Widgets Back

Installed Classic Widgets cz I prefer the old widget screen. Works exactly like before and keeps things simple. No confusion with block widgets anymore. Really glad this exists. Tnkz devs!

by jrulcova

Great and very helpful plugin

Great widget plugin. The widgets are flexible, easy to style, and they do not slow down the site.

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 Widgets or Disable Gutenberg more popular?
Classic Widgets has 2.0M+ active installations while Disable Gutenberg has 600K+. Classic Widgets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Widgets or Disable Gutenberg?
Classic Widgets has a 4.9/5 rating from 263 reviews, while Disable Gutenberg has a 5/5 rating from 730 reviews.
Are Classic Widgets and Disable Gutenberg free?
Classic Widgets is free and Disable Gutenberg is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Widgets 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 Widgets was last updated 3 months ago and Disable Gutenberg was last updated 1 week ago.

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