Users cannot keep the Classic Editor
Gutenberg replaced the Classic Editor and Classic Widgets, and users who want the old editor cannot get it back.
2 public reports · first reported 15 February 2026 · last reported 30 August 2026
What's going wrong
Site owners who prefer the old Classic Editor say Gutenberg was pushed onto them and they cannot go back to it. Some want the Classic Editor and Classic Widgets restored in core, and argue that with AI tools now available, a visual block editor is not worth the effort. These owners, including long-time bloggers and small publishers, would welcome a supported way to keep a classic-style editor or a clear migration path that protects their existing publishing workflow.
AI-assisted: written with the help of AI from the reports.
Products affected
Gutenberg.
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Who has this problem
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