Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable Gutenberg currently ranks #117 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #116, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 3,339 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 59% versus the month before (8,070/day).
- The latest release, v3.3.2, shipped on Jul 18, 2026 (44 days ago) — release #39 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #117 |
| 2026-07-31 | #116 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 500,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 1,258 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,969 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,214 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,267 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4,492 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,023 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,581 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7,229 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,053 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2,171 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,050 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,458 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,430 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,467 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,062 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,158 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,954 |
| 2025-03-31 | 7,774 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,525 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,720 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,691 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,829 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,526 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,731 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,063 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jeff Starr |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.3.2 |
| Versions released | 39 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
| Added to directory | 2018-04-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable Gutenberg?
WordPress.org reports 500K+ active installs.
How popular is Disable Gutenberg?
As of August 31, 2026, Disable Gutenberg ranks #117 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #116.
When was Disable Gutenberg last updated?
Disable Gutenberg was last updated on July 18, 2026 (version 3.3.2). It has shipped 39 releases in total.
Who makes Disable Gutenberg?
Disable Gutenberg is developed by Jeff Starr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2018.
