Install the free add-on first

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets PRO works alongside the free Classic Editor and Classic Widgets add-on. Install and activate the free plugin first, then install and activate PRO alongside it. Adding PRO does not require reinstallation or deactivation of the free plugin.

Classic editing for posts and widgets

The free plugin hides Gutenberg block editor functionality and enables the WordPress Classic Editor for posts, including TinyMCE, meta boxes, custom fields, and related editing utilities. It also enables Classic Widgets under Appearance > Widgets and Appearance > Customize > Widgets. These classic editing functions take effect on activation without extra configuration.

Listed compatibility includes Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WooCommerce, WPML, and Polylang.

Editor choices and workflow controls

With the free plugin active, PRO includes controls for choosing which editor is available for selected user roles or custom post types. These settings let a site set various editing arrangements for user groups and content areas.

• Choose an editor for selected user roles.
• Set editor choices for custom post types.
• Remember the last editor used.
• Display post states in the editing workflow.
• Exclude selected posts or pages using autocomplete.

Classic Editor and Classic Widgets PRO includes premium support.