Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9436
Peak #9427
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
6.6K
Days tracked
4
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable Widget Block Editor currently ranks #9436 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9427, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Sep 25, 2020 (2,145 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Disables the new widget block editor page of gutenberg and brings back the old widgets page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Disable Widget Block Editor a free plugin?
Yes — Disable Widget Block Editor is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Disable Widget Block Editor?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Disable Widget Block Editor?
As of August 9, 2026, Disable Widget Block Editor ranks #9436 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9427.
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.
