Classic Widgets
Enables the previous "classic" widgets settings screens in Appearance - Widgets and the Customizer. Disables the block editor from managing widgets.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.9★ from 272
- Active installs
- 2M+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 8 Dec 2025
- Added
- May 2021
- Requires WP
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Downloads
- 7,528,804
Our analysis
AI-assistedClassic Widgets is a WordPress plugin that restores the classic widgets settings screens for users who prefer the previous interface. It disables the block editor from managing widgets, allowing you to use the older widget management system seamlessly.
This plugin is suitable for those using classic (non-block) themes who want to maintain the traditional widget experience without any additional configuration required.
Best for: This plugin suits users of classic WordPress themes who prefer the traditional widget management interface.
What it does well
- ✓Restores classic widgets settings screens
- ✓Disables block editor for widget management
- ✓No additional configuration needed
- ✓Maintained by the WordPress team
- ✓Compatible with classic themes
Where it falls short
- •Limited to classic (non-block) themes
- •No additional features beyond restoring classic settings
Verdict
Classic Widgets provides a straightforward solution for those who want to revert to the classic widget settings. It is well-maintained and easy to use for its intended audience.
From the developer
Tonya Mork's own description of Classic Widgets, lightly tidied.
Classic Widgets is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress widgets settings screens. It will be supported and maintained to 2024, or as long as is necessary.
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. There is no other configuration, the classic widgets settings screens are enabled or disabled by either enabling or disabling this plugin.