Descripción
The most comprehensive solution to completely remove Gutenberg Block Editor and all its related features from your WordPress installation. This plugin doesn’t just disable the block editor – it eliminates every trace of block-related functionality for maximum performance and compatibility.
What this plugin removes:
Core Gutenberg Features
- Gutenberg Block Editor (completely disabled)
- Full Site Editing (FSE) Global Styles and inline CSS
- Block-based Widget Editor (reverts to Classic Widgets)
- Block Patterns and Pattern Directory
- Theme.json support and processing
- Block Directory integration
- Site Editor functionality
Performance Optimizations
- Removes all block-related CSS and JavaScript files
- Eliminates Global Styles inline CSS on every page
- Removes unused block library assets
- Disables block editor admin assets
- Removes duotone and layout support filters
WooCommerce Integration
- Disables WooCommerce block-based checkout and cart
- Removes WooCommerce block editor for products
- Eliminates WooCommerce block assets and styles
- Forces classic WooCommerce experience
Admin Experience
- Removes «Try Gutenberg» dashboard widgets
- Disables Gutenberg-related admin menus
- Shows activation success notice
- Adds support link to plugin actions
Zero Configuration Required – Simply activate the plugin and everything is automatically disabled. No settings page needed because it just works!
This plugin is perfect for:
– Users who prefer the Classic Editor
– Sites requiring maximum compatibility with legacy themes and plugins
– Performance-focused installations
– Users who want to eliminate block-related overhead completely
Support
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Capturas
WordPress posts page with Classic Editor restored 
Classic Widgets interface instead of block widgets 
Activation success notice 
FSE theme activation warning
Instalación
- Go to your WP Dashboard > Plugins and search for ‘no gutenberg’ or…
- Download the plugin from WP repository
- Upload the ‘no-gutenberg’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activa el plugin desde el menú ‘Plugins’ de WordPress
- That’s it! Gutenberg is completely gone and Classic Editor is restored
FAQ
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What’s new in version 2.0?
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Version 2.0 is a complete rewrite that eliminates ALL block-related functionality:
– Removes FSE Global Styles and theme.json support
– Disables block-based widgets completely
– Removes block patterns and block directory
– Eliminates WooCommerce blocks if WooCommerce is installed
– Removes all block-related CSS and JavaScript assets
– Much better performance and more thorough removal -
Does this work with WooCommerce?
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Yes! The plugin automatically detects WooCommerce and disables all WooCommerce blocks, forcing the classic checkout, cart, and product editor experience.
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Will this break my existing content?
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No. Your existing posts and pages will continue to work normally. The plugin only affects the editing experience and removes block-related overhead.
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What happens if I deactivate the plugin?
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All Gutenberg functionality will be restored immediately. Your site will return to using the block editor and all block-related features.
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Is this compatible with all themes and plugins?
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Yes. This plugin is designed for maximum compatibility. It works with all properly coded themes and plugins by simply removing block functionality rather than conflicting with it.
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Why choose this over other similar plugins?
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This plugin is the most comprehensive solution available. While other plugins only disable the editor, this one removes ALL block-related functionality including FSE styles, widgets, patterns, WooCommerce blocks, and performance-heavy assets.
Reseñas
Colaboradores y desarrolladores
«No Gutenberg – Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles – Back to Classic Editor» es un software de código abierto. Las siguientes personas han colaborado con este plugin.
Colaboradores
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Registro de cambios
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
- Mejor y más sencillo archivo readme
1.0.0
- Initial release with basic Gutenberg removal