Overview
Classic Editor restores the WordPress editor and “Edit Post” screen that preceded the block editor. It is described on its page as “an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team”, and it shows 8+ million active installations.[6] Administrators can set the default editor for all users and decide whether users may switch between editors. The page states the plugin “will be fully supported and maintained until 2024, or as long as is necessary”, so the only ongoing commitment is the open-ended clause.[6] It does not work with block themes, and by default it hides the block editor’s functionality.
Classic Editor strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Maintained by WordPress contributors
- Keeps compatibility with older plugins that depend on the classic screen
Limitations
- Not compatible with block themes
- Stated support date has passed; continued maintenance is open-ended
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