Classic Widgets

Par Tonya Mork

Description

Classic Widgets is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (« classic ») WordPress widgets settings screens. It will be supported and maintained to 2024, or as long as is necessary.

Once activated and when using a classic (non-block) theme, this plugin restores the previous widgets settings screens and disables the block editor from managing widgets. There is no other configuration, the classic widgets settings screens are enabled or disabled by either enabling or disabling this plugin.

FAQ

Est-ce qu’il y a des réglages ?: Non, il n’y a aucun réglage. Une fois activée, cette extension restaure simplement le précédent – classique – écran de gestion des widgets et désactive la gestion des widgets via l’éditeur de blocs.
Does this work with full site editing and block themes?: No, as block themes rely on blocks. See Block themes article for more information.

Avis

malka22 7 avril 2026

Brought back the old widget screen, which made things easier for me. Very simple to use, with no extra setup required. Not fancy, but helpful if you like the classic way.

kiah58 6 avril 2026

Love this plugin. Brings back the old widget system, which I prefer. Very easy to use. No issues at all. Works perfectly 👍

kinseykinsey 27 mars 2026

Does exactly what I needed. Brought back the old widget system without any issues. Super easy to use, no extra setup needed. tnx to devs, saved my time 👍

Tavian Hayes 5 mars 2026

Installed Classic Widgets cz I prefer the old widget screen. Works exactly like before and keeps things simple. No confusion with block widgets anymore. Really glad this exists. Tnkz devs!