Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable Widget Block Editor currently ranks #9479 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9386, first reached on Aug 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Sep 25, 2020 (2,225 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #9479 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9485 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9419 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9421 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 5 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Express Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2020-09-25 |
| Added to directory | 2020-09-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Disables the new widget block editor page of gutenberg and brings back the old widgets page.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable Widget Block Editor?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Disable Widget Block Editor?
As of October 29, 2026, Disable Widget Block Editor ranks #9479 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9386.
When was Disable Widget Block Editor last updated?
Disable Widget Block Editor was last updated on September 25, 2020 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes Disable Widget Block Editor?
Disable Widget Block Editor is developed by Express Themes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2020.
