Disable Gutenberg is a free WordPress plugin by Jeff Starr with 500K+ active installs, ranked #116 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 5/5 from 735 reviews and has been downloaded 11.5M times. The latest version 3.3.2 was released on July 18, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 22.5% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 4 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 600K+.
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Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #116 | ▲ 1 |
| October 2026 | #117 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 500K | — |
| October 2026 | 500K | — |
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⌕Details
- Author
- Jeff Starr
- Version
- 3.3.2
- Last updated
- July 18, 2026
- Added
- April 18, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
Description
Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).
FAQ
How many sites use Disable Gutenberg?
Disable Gutenberg has 500K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Disable Gutenberg?
It is currently ranked #116 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #116.
When was Disable Gutenberg last updated?
The latest version (3.3.2) was released on July 18, 2026.
Who develops Disable Gutenberg?
Disable Gutenberg is developed by Jeff Starr.
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