No Gutenberg – Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles – Back to Classic Editor

Changelog

2.1.2

Tested up to WordPress 7.0

2.1.1

  • Fixed headers already sent error on plugin activation

2.1.0

  • Added removal of Patterns submenu from Appearance menu (introduced in WP 6.5+ for all themes)
  • Added removal of Site Editor submenu
  • Added blocking of direct access to Site Editor pages
  • Better compatibility with WordPress 6.5+ changes

2.0.1

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.9

2.0

  • Complete plugin rewrite with object-oriented approach
  • Added removal of FSE Global Styles and theme.json support
  • Disabled block-based widgets completely
  • Removed block patterns and block directory
  • Added WooCommerce blocks removal
  • Eliminated all block-related CSS and JavaScript assets
  • Added activation notice and support links
  • Improved performance by removing more block overhead
  • Better code organization and security
  • Updated minimum PHP requirement to 7.4
  • Network/Multisite compatible

1.1.0

  • Fix Fatal Error with prior version

1.0.9

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.7.1

1.0.8

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.6.2

1.0.7

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.4

1.0.6

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.2

1.0.5

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.1

1.0.4

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.0.2

1.0.3

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.0

1.0.2

  • Added the action to remove the FSE Global Styles

1.0.1

  • Better and simply readme file

1.0.0

  • Initial release with basic Gutenberg removal

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Version:
2.1.2
Last Updated
March 27, 2026
Active Installs
9000
Requires
WordPress 4.9
Tested Up To
WordPress 7.0
Requires PHP
7.4

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