{"id":1168,"date":"2019-07-01T11:16:44","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T11:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/client\/westerndealpost\/?p=83"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:58:57","slug":"how-to-install-the-classic-editor-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/elementorkit\/how-to-install-the-classic-editor-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install the Classic Editor plugin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-pic-wrapper align-center wordpress\" ><div class=\"wp-pic wordpress plugin \"  id=\"wp-pic-classic-editor\" ><div class=\"wp-pic-wordpress\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-pic-wordpress-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-plugin-card-top\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-column-name\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/classic-editor\/\" title=\"More information about Classic Editor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClassic Editor\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/classic-editor\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=1998671\" class=\"wp-pic-plugin-icon\" alt=\"| | |\" title=\"| | |\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-action-links\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-pic-action-buttons\" href=\"https:\/\/downloads.wordpress.org\/plugin\/classic-editor.1.7.0.zip\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-column-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Enables the previous &quot;classic&quot; editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"authors\">By <cite><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/wordpressdotorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">WordPress.org<\/a><\/cite><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-plugin-card-bottom\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-column-rating\" title=\"(based on 1,245 ratings)\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"star-rating\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5.0 rating based on 1,245 ratings<\/span><div class=\"star star-full\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"star star-full\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"star star-full\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"star star-full\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"star star-full\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-pic-num-ratings\" aria-hidden=\"true\">(1,245)<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-column-updated\">\n\t\t\t\t<strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> 1 week ago\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-column-downloaded\">\n\t\t\t\t1+ Million Active Installs\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-pic-column-compatibility\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-pic-compatibility-compatible\">Compatible with WordPress 4.9<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- .wp-pic-wrapper--><link rel='stylesheet' id='dashicons-css' href='https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/elementorkit\/wp-includes\/css\/dashicons.css?ver=7.0' media='all' \/>\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='wppic-style-css' href='https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/elementorkit\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-plugin-info-card\/dist\/wppic-styles.css?ver=6.3.0' media='all' \/>\n<script id=\"jquery-core-js\" src=\"https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/elementorkit\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js?ver=3.7.1\"><\/script>\n<script id=\"jquery-migrate-js\" src=\"https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/elementorkit\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery-migrate.js?ver=3.4.1\"><\/script>\n<script id=\"wppic-script-js-extra\">\nvar wppicAjax = {\"ajaxurl\":\"https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/elementorkit\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\"};\n\/\/# sourceURL=wppic-script-js-extra\n<\/script>\n<script id=\"wppic-script-js\" src=\"https:\/\/westerndeal.com\/elementorkit\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-plugin-info-card\/assets\/js\/wppic-script.js?ver=6.3.0\"><\/script>\n\n<p>The Classic Editor plugin allows you to restore the previous WordPress editor, replacing the new block-based Gutenberg editor. It\u2019s perfect for users and developers who prefer a simple, familiar interface for creating posts and pages.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Use the Classic Editor?<\/h2>\n<p>WordPress introduced the Gutenberg block editor to give more flexibility, but many users find it complex for everyday editing. The Classic Editor plugin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restores the familiar WordPress editor interface.<\/li>\n<li>Supports all previous editing workflows, including TinyMCE toolbar.<\/li>\n<li>Works with existing plugins and themes that rely on the classic editor.<\/li>\n<li>Allows users to switch between Gutenberg and Classic Editor if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1: Install the Classic Editor Plugin<\/h2>\n<p>There are two ways to install the Classic Editor plugin: via WordPress dashboard or manually.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Install via WordPress Dashboard<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Login to your WordPress admin panel.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the search bar, type <strong>Classic Editor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> next to the Classic Editor plugin.<\/li>\n<li>Once installed, click <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 2: Manual Installation<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the Classic Editor plugin from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/classic-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">WordPress repository<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Extract the ZIP file on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Upload the extracted folder to <strong>wp-content\/plugins\/<\/strong> using an FTP client.<\/li>\n<li>Go to your WordPress admin panel, navigate to <strong>Plugins<\/strong>, and click <strong>Activate<\/strong> on the Classic Editor plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Step 2: Configure Classic Editor Settings<\/h2>\n<p>After activation, you can configure how the Classic Editor behaves.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; Writing<\/strong> in your WordPress admin panel.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Default editor for all users<\/strong>, select <strong>Classic Editor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Optionally, allow users to switch editors by checking <strong>Allow users to switch editors<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong> to apply the settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: Using the Classic Editor<\/h3>\n<p>After configuring, when you create or edit a post\/page, you will see the classic editor interface with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A familiar TinyMCE toolbar with formatting options.<\/li>\n<li>Text and Visual editing modes.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to insert media, shortcodes, and custom HTML.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 4: Benefits of Using Classic Editor<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiar interface for long-time WordPress users.<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with older plugins and themes.<\/li>\n<li>Faster editing experience for those who prefer a traditional editor.<\/li>\n<li>Option to switch back to Gutenberg if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The Classic Editor plugin is a simple solution for WordPress users who prefer the older editing experience. It ensures compatibility with existing plugins and themes while giving you the flexibility to switch between editors. Installing and configuring it is straightforward, making it a must-have for traditional WordPress workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Start using the Classic Editor today and enjoy a simple, efficient, and familiar editing experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Classic Editor plugin allows you to restore the previous WordPress editor, replacing the new block-based Gutenberg editor. It\u2019s perfect for users and developers who prefer a simple, familiar interface for creating posts and pages. Why Use the Classic Editor? WordPress introduced the Gutenberg block editor to give more flexibility, but many users find it complex for everyday editing. The Classic Editor plugin: Restores the familiar WordPress editor interface. Supports all previous editing workflows, including TinyMCE toolbar. 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