Keep standard blog posts clean and fast: block Elementor on posts, then give editors native buttons and accordions instead.
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Custom TinyMCE toolbar buttons and Formats for the Classic Editor — wrap, insert templates, add classes, or open a code snippet dialog.
Toolbar Cleanup for Diviv1.0.0
Removes the Divi-specific buttons that are added to the TinyMCE toolbar in the Classic Editor.
Your own tab for Classic Editor containing the preview/publish buttons. As you use the editor, it scrolls with you. No more scrolling back to the top!
CAP Quote Sharev1.0.0
Lightweight plugin for Classic Editor: automatic image download buttons and styled quote/share boxes with copy and social sharing.
AltEdit Content Switcherv1.0.1
AltEdit Content Switcher adds an alternate Classic Editor to posts and pages, stored separately from the original content.
PRBLEM Airmail Noticev1.5.9
A lightweight airmail-style notice box for Gutenberg and Classic Editor, with icons, presets, templates, action buttons and dark-mode support.
One-click heading buttons (H1-H6) for WordPress Classic Editor and Gutenberg (Block Editor).
This plugin adds options to duplicate pages or posts as drafts, clear revisions, and enable the WordPress Classic Editor.
Plugin adds Media Library Button to the default TinyMCE (Classic Editor) Insert Link dialog