Active installs
700+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7784
Peak #7772
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
6.4K
Days tracked
22
1 day▼ 6
7 days▲ 18
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Gutenbye currently ranks #7784 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7772, first reached on Aug 11, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Dec 7, 2018 (2,808 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Chris Lanphear |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2018-12-07 |
| Added to directory | 2018-12-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A very simple plugin to disable the Block Editor (formerly known as Gutenberg) and restore the classic WordPress editing experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gutenbye a free plugin?
Yes — Gutenbye is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Gutenbye?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Gutenbye?
As of August 13, 2026, Gutenbye ranks #7784 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7772.
When was Gutenbye last updated?
Gutenbye was last updated on December 7, 2018 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes Gutenbye?
Gutenbye is developed by Chris Lanphear. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2018.
