Disable Gutenberg
Disable Gutenberg is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.
About this Plugin
This plugin disables the new Gutenberg Editor (aka Block Editor) and replaces it with the Classic Editor. You can disable Gutenberg completely, or selectively disable for posts, pages, roles, post types, and theme templates. Plus you can hide the Gutenberg nag, menu item, and more!
Static WordPress Challenge
The classic editor functionality works during WordPress editing and does not affect the exported static pages; review the wp_footer callback if it adds frontend markup or scripts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Gutenberg compatible with Simply Static?
Disable Gutenberg works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Studio for the best experience.
Which Simply Static product works best with Disable Gutenberg?
Based on our analysis, Disable Gutenberg works best with Simply Static Studio. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.
Does Disable Gutenberg affect static build times?
Disable Gutenberg has approximately 500,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.
What configuration does Disable Gutenberg need for Simply Static?
The classic editor functionality works during WordPress editing and does not affect the exported static pages; review the wp_footer callback if it adds frontend markup or scripts.
How often is this compatibility data updated?
All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.