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Classic Widgets

v0.3
by Tonya Mork · 4.9 (262 reviews)

Enables the previous "classic" widgets settings screens in Appearance - Widgets and the Customizer. Disables the block editor from managing widgets.

2M+ active installs Updated Nov 13, 2024 Tested to 6.7.2 Requires PHP 5.6
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About Classic Widgets

Classic Widgets is a WordPress plugin that brings back the previous widgets settings screens. It will be supported and maintained until 2024 and can be activated to disable the block editor for widgets. No additional configuration is needed, simply enable or disable the plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What is Classic Widgets?
Classic Widgets is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous WordPress widgets settings screens.
How long will Classic Widgets be supported and maintained?
Classic Widgets will be supported and maintained to 2024, or as long as is necessary.
What does Classic Widgets do when activated?
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.
Is there any other configuration required for Classic Widgets?
No, there is no other configuration required. The classic widgets settings screens are enabled or disabled by either enabling or disabling this plugin.

Changelog

0.3

Update for 5.9.

0.2

Update filter name.

0.1

Initial release.

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