=== No Gutenberg - Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles - Back to Classic Editor === Contributors: fernandot, ayudawp Tags: gutenberg, classic editor, FSE, blocks, woocommerce Requires at least: 4.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 2.1.2 License: GPLv2+ License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Complete elimination of Gutenberg Block Editor, FSE Global Styles, Block Widgets, Patterns, and WooCommerce blocks. Back to Classic Editor. == Description == 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 * Removes Patterns submenu from Appearance menu (WP 6.5+) * Blocks access to Site Editor pages * 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 == Installation == 1. Go to your WP Dashboard > Plugins and search for 'no gutenberg' or… 2. Download the plugin from WP repository 3. Upload the 'no-gutenberg' folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory 4. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 5. That's it! Gutenberg is completely gone and Classic Editor is restored == Frequently Asked Questions == = What's new in version 2.0? = 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? = Yes! The plugin automatically detects WooCommerce and disables all WooCommerce blocks, forcing the classic checkout, cart, and product editor experience. = Will this break my existing content? = No. Your existing posts and pages will continue to work normally. The plugin only affects the editing experience and removes block-related overhead. = What happens if I deactivate the plugin? = All Gutenberg functionality will be restored immediately. Your site will return to using the block editor and all block-related features. = Is this compatible with all themes and plugins? = 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. = Why choose this over other similar plugins? = 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. == Screenshots == 1. WordPress posts page with Classic Editor restored 2. Classic Widgets interface instead of block widgets 3. Activation success notice 4. FSE theme activation warning == Changelog == = 2.1.2 = Tested up to WordPress 7.0 = 2.1.1 = * Fixed headers already sent error on plugin activation = 2.1.0 = * Added removal of Patterns submenu from Appearance menu (introduced in WP 6.5+ for all themes) * Added removal of Site Editor submenu * Added blocking of direct access to Site Editor pages * Better compatibility with WordPress 6.5+ changes = 2.0.1 = * Tested up to WordPress 6.9 = 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 = * Better and simply readme file = 1.0.0 = * Initial release with basic Gutenberg removal == Support == = Need help or have suggestions? = * [Official website](https://servicios.ayudawp.com/) * [WordPress support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/no-gutenberg/) * [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/AyudaWordPressES) * [Documentation and tutorials](https://ayudawp.com/) **Love the plugin?** Please leave us a 5-star review and help spread the word! == About AyudaWP == We are specialists in WordPress security, SEO, and performance optimization plugins. We create tools that solve real problems for WordPress site owners while maintaining the highest coding standards and accessibility requirements.