=== Classic Visual Editor Options ===
Contributors: supracorona
Tags: visual editor, classic editor, disable editor, user profile, plain text
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Restores the “Visual Editor Options” section in user profiles.

== Description ==

💬
*Dear and respected members of the WordPress community, especially those who still believe that "Code is Poetry" — believe it or not, there are people like me for whom this removed feature still matters.*

This plugin restores the classic
**“Visual Editor Options”**
section to the user profile screen.

It’s a clean, dependable tweak — made for those who prefer writing in plain text, without distraction, without visual clutter.

No extra settings. No noise. Just the option that once was.

Perfect for:

- writers who live in the HTML tab,
- developers who avoid visual editors,
- or anyone who simply misses that checkbox.

It works with both the Classic and Block editors,
and doesn’t require any additional plugins.

Just install, and enjoy the silence of plain text.

== How It Works ==

1. A checkbox labeled **“Disable the visual editor when writing”** is added to each user's profile page.
2. When checked, the plugin disables visual editing features and saves the preference (`rich_editing = false`).
3. Both TinyMCE and Gutenberg are bypassed — only the plain text editor is shown.

Additional behaviors (enabled by default):

- Prevents loading of unnecessary editor scripts and styles for users who opt out.
- Removes visual editor metaboxes when not needed.
- Displays a dismissible admin notice if visual editing is disabled but the plugin is no longer active.

== Compatibility ==

- Works with both Classic and Block (Gutenberg) editors.
- Compatible with the Genesis Framework and most modern themes.
- Functions independently — does **not** require the Classic Editor plugin.
- Honors native WordPress capabilities like `user_can_richedit` and `use_block_editor_for_post`.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install it directly via Plugins > Add New.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to **Users > Your Profile**, check “Disable the visual editor when writing”, and save changes.
4. Done. The editor will now default to plain text for that user.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this really disable Gutenberg? =
Yes — for users who disable the visual editor. The plugin uses native filters to bypass both Gutenberg and TinyMCE.

= What about other users on the site? =
Nothing changes for them unless they also choose to disable the visual editor in their profile.

= Do I need the Classic Editor plugin installed? =
No. This plugin works entirely on its own.

= Is it safe to use with other editor-related plugins? =
Yes — as long as those plugins respect WordPress coding standards and core filters.

= Is this plugin actively maintained? =
Yes — by a developer who still writes in HTML mode.

== Screenshots ==

1. Legacy versions of WordPress where the checkbox was removed.
2. The restored checkbox — default state (unchecked).
3. The restored checkbox — active (checked), visual editor disabled.

== Translations ==

This plugin is translation-ready.  
Currently available in:

- Japanese (thanks to @kimipooh)  

If you would like to contribute a translation, please visit:  
https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/classic-visual-editor-options/

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 =
* Fixed explicit script version parameter for WordPress Plugin Check compliance.

= 1.0.2 =
* Updated "Tested up to" to WordPress 6.9.
* Prefixed a global variable to meet WordPress PHPCS standards.
* Added a minor security hardening check for `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']`.
* General maintenance and compatibility updates.

= 1.0.1 =
* Added Japanese translation credit (@kimipooh)
* Readme updates

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Plugin was originally submitted as “Restore Visual Editor Options.”
* Renamed to **Classic Visual Editor Options** for clarity and naming consistency.