The easiest way to disable Gutenberg is to install my free plugin, Disable Gutenberg. It is a simple plugin focused on one thing: disabling Gutenberg and restoring the default classic WP Editor screen. Just enable the plugin, choose your options and done. Options include:
- Disable Gutenberg completely (all post types)
- Impair Gutenberg only on specific post types
- Defuse Gutenberg for specific user roles
- Weken Gutenberg for any theme templates
- Option to hide the “Try Gutenberg callout nag
- Option to hide the Gutenberg menu item
It’s flexible, simple and easy to use.
When and Why to Use Classic Editor Instead of Gutenberg
WordPress introduced the block-based Gutenberg Editor in WordPress 5.0. While Gutenberg is great for block layouts, many content teams, developers, and WooCommerce store owners prefer the speed and simplicity of the traditional Classic Editor or visual builders like Elementor.
3 Safe Ways to Disable Gutenberg in WordPress
- Using the Official Disable Gutenberg / Classic Editor Plugin: Install and activate the lightweight plugin from Plugins → Add New and select Complete Disable in settings.
- Role-Based or Post-Type Control: You can keep Gutenberg enabled for blog posts while disabling it for custom pages or Elementor templates.
- Code Snippet in
functions.php: Developers can addadd_filter('use_block_editor_for_post', '__return_false', 10);inside a child theme or custom plugin to disable block scripts and dequeue unused block CSS on the frontend.
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