Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all…
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.