Enables the previous "classic" widgets settings screens in Appearance - Widgets and the Customizer. Disables the block editor from managing widgets.
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Control the block editor and classic editor per post type with a simple settings page.
Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE).
One-click heading buttons (H1-H6) for WordPress Classic Editor and Gutenberg (Block Editor).
Disable Gutenberg block editor & restore classic TinyMCE legacy editor per post type (Posts, Pages) with zero bloat and 100% speed.
Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.
Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).
Remove Gutenberg Editor and get back to old version of editor. This provides Original Classic Editor and more.
The "Classic Editor +" plugin disables the block editor, removes enqueued scripts/styles and brings back classic Widgets.
An overlay for the block editor to make it easier to use.