Classic Editor
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.
4.9(1,225 reviews)
·9.0M+ active installs·Updated 3 months agoAs of April 2026, Classic Editor is a WordPress editor plugin with 9.0M+ active installations and a 4.9/5 rating from 1,225 reviews. It has been downloaded 85M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.9+ and PHP 5.2.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Download volume is stable this week. Support resolution rate: 0%. Top alternative: Elementor Website Builder – more than….
4.9/51,225 reviews
9.0M+active installs
0%resolved
9 yearssince 2017
Overview
Classic Editor is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. It makes it possible to use plugins that extend that screen, add old-style meta boxes, or otherwise depend on the previous editor.
Classic Editor is an official WordPress plugin, and will be fully supported and maintained until 2024, or as long as is necessary.
At a glance, this plugin adds the following:
- Administrators can select the default editor for all users.
- Administrators can allow users to change their default editor.
- When allowed, the users can choose which editor to use for each post.
- Each post opens in the last editor used regardless of who edited it last. This is important for maintaining a consistent…
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Ratings & Reviews
4.91,225 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Back to Simple
by Shelton·3 days ago
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.
perfect for users who prefer the old WordPress
by Get Homeservice Quotes·1 week ago
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 and distraction-free workflow! 👍
Keeps It Simple
by tyriqsuth·2 weeks ago
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.
Old Editor Back
by mitclcune·3 weeks ago
Installed Classic Editor cz I prefer the old writing style. Works fine and brings back the familiar editor. Very easy to use and no confusion. Wish it had a few more options, but overall pretty good. tnkz devs.
Thanks!
by LuisaAmbros·1 month ago
Much better this way! ♥
Download Trends
Today: 13KYesterday: 14KThis week: 87KPeriod total: 6.6M
Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.9+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 5.2.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v1.6
96.3%
Other
3.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.6.7
- Fixed loading of script translations when post.js is replaced in WordPress 6.7.1.
Contributors
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