Disable Gutenberg widget blocks and restore the classic widget interface for a simple, fast, and familiar WordPress widget management experience.
As of April 2026, Disable Widgets Block is a WordPress enable plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Enable CORS.
Disable Widgets Block is a plugin that provides a simple solution for users who prefer editing widgets in the classic style in WordPress. By specifically disabling the Gutenberg block editor for widgets, this plugin opens the door for you to return to using the familiar and easy-to-understand classic editing interface.
| WordPress | 6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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