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Cómo desactivar Gutenberg y mantener el editor clásico en WordPress

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Cuando empezamos a bloguear con usuarios de WordPress, el Editor Clásico era todo lo que teníamos. Ahora, incluso con Gutenberg por defecto, algunas personas prefieren el Editor Clásico para una experiencia de escritura directa.

Aunque Gutenberg es potente, no siempre se adapta a las necesidades de todo el mundo. Si diriges un sitio web empresarial o gestionas los sitios de varios clientes, a veces lo que necesitas es el editor clásico.

Vamos a mostrarte las formas más fiables de desactivar Gutenberg y seguir usando el Editor clásico.

Disable Gutenberg and keep classic editor in WordPress

¿Qué es Gutenberg?

Gutenberg es el nombre del editor de bloques de WordPress. Fue creado para hacer más moderna la escritura en WordPress.

Intenta funcionar como un plugin maquetador de páginas porque permite arrastrar y soltar elementos en una entrada o página. El objetivo es ofrecer más flexibilidad y activar a los usuarios de WordPress para crear disposiciones únicas para su contenido con contenido multimedia enriquecido.

WordPress block editor on the 2021 theme

Desde la versión de WordPress 5.0, el editor de bloques ha sido el editor por defecto en WordPress.

Por qué desactivar el editor Gutenberg en WordPress?

Muchos propietarios de sitios web que llevan años utilizando WordPress se sienten más cómodos con el editor clásico. Además, como el editor de bloques es relativamente nuevo, es posible que algunos plugins no sean totalmente compatibles con él.

Afortunadamente, hay formas de utilizar el editor clásico, incluso en WordPress 5.0 o posterior.

En la siguiente sección, te mostraremos cómo desactivar Gutenberg fácilmente y seguir usando el editor clásico de WordPress.

Aquí tienes un resumen de todos los métodos que compartiremos en esta guía:

¿Preparados? Primeros pasos.

Método 1. Desactivar Gutenberg con el plugin WPCode (Recomendado)

En WPBeginner, recomendamos desactivar Gutenberg usando el plugin WPCode, el mejor plugin de fragmentos de código para WordPress.

WPCode's homepage

Nos gusta que facilita añadir código personalizado en WordPress sin tener que editar el archivo functions.php de tu tema. Por lo tanto, no hay razón para preocuparse acerca de romper su sitio web de WordPress. Para saber más, vea nuestra reseña / valoración de WPCode.

Este plugin también cuenta con una biblioteca integrada de fragmentos de código, lo que facilita la personalización de las funciones de WordPress.

En la biblioteca, encontrarás fragmentos de código verificados para solicitudes de características populares como desactivar Gutenberg, desactivar la API REST de WordPress, desactivar las actualizaciones automáticas y mucho más. Esto elimina la necesidad de instalar un montón de plugins de un solo uso.

Para empezar, necesitas instalar y activar el plugin gratuito WPCode. Si necesitas ayuda, consulta nuestra guía sobre cómo instalar un plugin de WordPress para obtener instrucciones paso a paso.

Nota: WPCode tiene un plan gratuito que puedes utilizar. Sin embargo, la actualización a la versión pro le dará acceso a características como una biblioteca en la nube de fragmentos de código, lógica condicional inteligente, función de fragmento de bloque, y mucho más.

Una vez activado el plugin, primero tendrá que ir a Fragmentos de código “ Biblioteca desde su escritorio de WordPress.

A continuación, deberás buscar el fragmento de código “Desactivar el editor de Gutenberg (usar el editor clásico)” y hacer clic en el botón “Usar fragmento de código”.

Search for the Disable Gutenberg snippet in WPCode library

En la siguiente pantalla, verás que WPCode ha añadido automáticamente el código.

También establece el método de inserción adecuado y añade un título y etiquetas que le ayudarán a recordar para qué sirve el código.

WPCode Disable Gutenberg (use Classic Editor) snippet

A partir de aquí, todo lo que tienes que hacer es conmutar el interruptor de “Inactivo” a “Activo”.

Después, siga adelante y haga clic en el botón “Actualizar”.

Switch the code snippet to Active and click Update in WPCode

Ya está. El editor de bloques de Gutenberg ya está desactivado y puedes usar el editor Clásico.

Método 2. Desactiva Gutenberg con el plugin del editor clásico

Para este método, utilizaremos el plugin Classic Editor, desarrollado y mantenido por el núcleo de colaboradores de WordPress.

Lo primero que tienes que hacer es instalar y activar el plugin Classic Editor. Si necesitas ayuda, puedes consultar nuestra guía paso a paso sobre cómo instalar un plugin de WordPress.

El plugin funciona fuera de la caja y desactivará el editor Gutenberg al activarlo.

También permite mantener Gutenberg y el editor clásico al mismo tiempo.

Puede establecerlo en los ajustes del plugin. Simplemente vaya a Ajustes “ Redacción en su área de administrador / administración de WordPress. Verás la opción de hacerlo en “Ajustes del editor clásico”.

Classic editor settings

No olvides hacer clic en el botón “Guardar cambios” para establecer los ajustes.

Ahora verás un nuevo enlazar bajo el menú Entradas para crear nuevas entradas usando el editor clásico.

Switched to classic editor

También podrás editar artículos antiguos utilizando el editor clásico.

Simplemente ve a la página Entradas ” Todas las entradas, y verás un enlace ‘Editar (Clásico)’ debajo de las entradas.

The Edit classic button

Método 3. Usar el editor clásico con el plugin Gutenberg desactivado

Si quieres desactivar Gutenberg para ciertos perfiles de usuario y tipos de entradas, entonces este método te ayudará a hacerlo.

En primer lugar, necesitas instalar y activar el plugin Desactivar Gutenberg. Si necesitas ayuda, puedes consultar nuestra guía paso a paso sobre cómo instalar un plugin de WordPress.

Una vez activado, deberá visitar la página Ajustes ” Desactivar Gutenberg para configurar los ajustes del plugin.

Disable Gutenberg settings

Por defecto, el plugin desactivará Gutenberg en todas partes para todos los usuarios de tu sitio web. Sin embargo, si quieres limitarlo a ciertos perfiles de usuario y tipos de entradas, tendrás que desactivar la opción “Desactivar por completo”.

Al desmarcarla se mostrarán más opciones para desactivar Gutenberg de forma selectiva para determinados perfiles de usuario, tipos de entradas, plantillas de temas o entradas individuales.

Selectively disable Gutenberg

Esta opción es útil si estás usando un plugin de WordPress que no es compatible con Gutenberg pero quieres usar Gutenberg para otras áreas de tu sitio.

WordPress es el maquetador de sitios web más popular del mundo, con más del 43% de todos los sitios web de Internet. Cuenta con miles de plugins y temas y permite crear todo tipo de sitios web, desde tiendas de comercio electrónico hasta comunidades de membresía.

Muchos de estos plugins son ahora compatibles con el editor de bloques. Por ejemplo, WPForms incluye un bloque de formulario de contacto personalizado que le permite insertar fácilmente sus formularios en cualquier entrada o página con el editor de bloques.

Sin embargo, muchas herramientas de terceros siguen dependiendo en gran medida del editor clásico de WordPress y puede que no sean totalmente compatibles con el editor de bloques.

Si es así, estos ajustes podrían serle muy útiles.

No olvides hacer clic en el botón “Guardar cambios” para establecer los ajustes.

Esperamos que este artículo te haya ayudado a desactivar Gutenberg y mantener el editor clásico en WordPress. Puede que también quieras ver nuestra lista de preguntas comunes sobre Gutenberg respondidas o nuestra guía sobre cómo desactivar Fullscreen Editor en WordPress.

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  1. classic editor has been great for writing content and specially for bloggers where the main aim is to publish regular content.
    moreover, making table is a lot of easier when it comes to classic editor whereas Gutenberg editor still lags flexibility in table customisations.
    I had to use classic editor mainly for making table.
    Is there a way we can have both the editors and can make a switch to utilise the best features of both the editors?
    or will we need to disable one to use the other?

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  2. One of the issues with Gutenberg that has bothered me is the absence of the ‘Show Revisions’ feature, which is available in the classic editor. Another problem is that Ctrl+Z doesn’t work in this editor, and I’m always afraid that my writing might be lost due to an internet interruption, WordPress hang-ups, or any other reasons.

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  3. As a new beginner on wordpress, I found that classic editor is easy for me to use.
    Should I continue using it or I should train myself to use block editor from now

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    • If possible it would be good to start learning the block editor as WordPress updates there will be more and more added to the block editor.

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  4. Thanks a lot. I did not know it could be so quick to get rid of the new wordpress text editor. I used the plugin you recommended.

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  5. WOW! Did this article “find me” at the right time! I think this is the best WordPress site on the internet, have been following it a long time and decided put foot in the waters and test a new site with WordPress 6.0.1 (local install). The toggle button popping up and hiding all the dashboard options was driving me crazy every time I tried to create a new page or post! Have been sitting here all day trying to figure out stop the Dashboard menu from dissappearing. Didn’t realize it was Gutenberg vs Classic Editor. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS POST wpbeginner! :-) :-) :-)

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  7. Unfortunately I can’t install the plugin as it requires me to have a Business Plan. I know I had plugins on my blogs but can’t install any now. Have been forced into block editor.

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  8. Hi, I’ve downloaded the plug in for the classic Editor since I couldn’t figure out how to Indent paragraph in the Block editor. I’m now able to “indent” a paragraph in the Classic Editor. I then save the Classic editor and close it.

    However, as soon as I open the Classic Editor, my “indents” are gone (Even though I had saved my post)? I’m used to the Block Editor, but it’s missing some functionalities (like indents). Not sure what to do? I prefer not to use the Classic Editor too much, only for the missing functionalities. Can we not use both?

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    • You would not want to swap between editors as that can cause different issues like the one you are running into. For those situations, you would want to use the Classic block for that styling or stay in the classic editor.

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  9. Hi,

    installing the classic editor was easy on WP 5.6
    Only thing is that the classic “look” is not there ? It has a different interface ?

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    • You would want to ensure you’ve enabled the classic editor in the plugin’s settings for it to be visible.

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  10. I’m using wordpress.org, but when I go to the writing settings this option isn’t there..? I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong

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  11. I’m using WordPress COM. On Oct 1, 2020 when I added a post to my blog I was shocked to discover that the familiar Classic interface had been replaced by Gutenberg without my permission.

    Even worse, when I tried to restore the Classic interface I got this message — “To install plugins you need to upgrade to a business plan.”

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    • You would need to reach out to WordPress.com’s support for what the current options that they have available are without upgrading to be able to use plugins. Our guides are for WordPress.org sites currently.

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    • On free plans, you can’t install the plugin, but it’s still possible to use the old editor. Go to the WP Admin page which is located at blogname.wordpress.com/wp-admin. Click Posts->All Posts to get a list of your posts. If you hover over a post title, you can choose Classic Editor below it. Note: This may not work if your WP account is new.

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  13. Hi,
    I recently updated my site to WP 5.5.1 – no choice, but Gutenberg. When I install the Classic Editor plugin, the article previews get a 404 error. Any ideas, whether it’s the theme or other plugins interferring?

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  14. I happened to do a fresh WP installation last night and noticed that block editing is the default status as now the block editor is built into the WP core. A couple years ago I installed the Gutenberg plugin. Is it possible to uninstall the plugin and retain the block editor or will uninstalling the Gutenberg plugin disable block editing? It would be a disaster to uninstall it and find pages and posts created with the Gutenberg plugin all in a mess.

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  15. Hi. I have been using the Classic Editor plugin, but isn’t there an expiration to that? I thought I remember they will require everyone to move over to Gutenburg by a certain date. Do you know about this?

    I ask because I was going to hire someone to recreate my blog in Gutenburg blocks… because I thought I had to eventually. But I don’t want to do the dust has settled on Gutenburg and all the kinks are worked out.

    Advice?

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    • They mention this on the Classic editor plugin page itself. Currently, the plugin will be supported until 2022, or as long as necessary.

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    • Some people think that which is why the Classic Editor plugin is available, should you not want to use the block editor you can use that plugin. We would recommend trying the block editor when you can as it has improved over time.

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  20. I’ve read the post above and do not see these options when I look at settings on my 2nd site. When I choose plug-ins, I get the message that I have to upgrade to a paid plan in order to be able to use either the disable gutenberg plugin or the classic editor plugin.

    Is this correct? People with free sites are not allowed to disable the “new block editor”? Thank you.

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    • Our tutorials are for WordPress.org sites, not WordPress.com sites. WordPress.com should be able to let you know the options available but they may have an option in the top right of the post editor unless it has been removed

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  21. In trying to find a way out of Gutenberg I installed Classic Editor, also Classic Editor add-on, and then finally Disable Gutenberg. A third party tool I used to use used to work perfectly for months. Now it does not, even with this plugins. Do I have too many plugins at this point? Suggestions? Thank you.

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    • You would only want one plugin for the classic editor active, you may be running into a conflict between the plugins that is preventing the classic editor from displaying.

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    • If neither of these plugins was able to revert you to the classic editor, you may want to disable your other plugins to ensure this isn’t a plugin conflict.

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  23. Thank you, I don’t like Gutenberg at all, and was able to get my website, which I’m still working on, back to normal.

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    • Glad our guide can help, as Gutenberg evolves the editing experience should improve for the future :)

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  24. You cannot install ANY plugins on WordPress if you don’t “upgrade to the business plan” as is what happens when you go to the plugin page. For the zillions of us who have blogs on there and are forced into the block editor, what do we do?

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  25. Gutenberg is very annoying. Add the below code to your theme function file

    add_filter(‘use_block_editor_for_post’, ‘__return_false’);

    Save and have fun.

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    • That is one method, we recommended the plugins as those are easier for beginners to disable if they would like to use the editor in the future

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  26. I’ve been using the Classic Editor for awhile now and it works great. Some of my editing features are missing though. There is no longer an option to change the color or font size and underline is missing too. Is there a way to fix that?

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    • Glad our recommendation worked, it is continuing to be developed so as it is worked on the editing experience should improve :)

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      Admin

  30. I gave myself two weeks to adjust to this and reinstalled the old editor months ago on my personal site. Now I’m having to work with it again for a client and man do I hate this editor.

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    • There is a learning curve but this editor should hopefully reduce the barrier to entry for new users to WordPress

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  31. I used your method and it worked instantly… after hours of despair!
    Super Mega Thank you!!!

    Would you have any estimated idea of when wordpress developer intend to force everyone to use the Gutenberg editor?

    Where best to leave them feedback?

    It messes up my whole website structure and all of a sudden pictures disappeared from post without me being able to access.

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    • The classic editor plugin plans to be officially supported until December 2021 at the moment. If you visit the Gutenberg plugin page they have information on how to leave feedback :)

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  32. THank you for the article. I have searched for hours trying to get my drafts saved and my posts published with no success. I even played the permissions in the files sections of my cPanel. Nothing worked until after many searches through WordPress forums and after reading 10’s of Google suggestions on “How to get my posts saved” or “Posts won’t save in WordPress” I finally found your article and I didn’t know that was so simple to solve that problem. I simply installed the plugin Classic Editor and it worked right away! Thanks again!

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  33. Thank you for the informative article. The new editor is the most time consuming and complicated editor ever, (this thing is unresponsive and lugs continuously) which they shoved it to our throats. forcing us to run yet another plugin, for something that didn’t need a plugin in the first place.
    Thank you again for the article.

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    • There are certainly parts that are works in progress, as it improves it should hopefully help new users to WordPress :)

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  34. Thank you so much for sharing this information I have been off my blog for long.

    Today I was trying to post something and I got stuck with this.

    But after a very long search, I have finally managed to get the results that I wanted and finally on the read again.

    Keep on sharing this great information all the time you are such a great help.

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  35. Excellent information!! Thank you. As of 20180321 a couple of the menu items listed above have been removed but other than that this was a life saver for editing previous content. Outstanding!

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  37. Thank you so much for showing me the way out of my Gutenberg Nightmare. What on earth are the WP development team thinking?!?!?

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    • It can certainly be confusing if you’re accustomed to the classic editor but it is the current attempt to make creating a post on WordPress more beginner friendly.

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  38. Was having so much trouble with Gutenberg I wasn’t blogging anymore. The work around you showed wasn’t appearing on my “writing” page. There was no option for Classic Editor on there. I had to reinstall Classic Editor. YAY!!! Back up and off to work I go!

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  39. Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOO much for this!!! The new editor ought to be called Clunky Anxiety Producer. Your article just gave me my blogging life back!

    thanks you! :-) <3

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  40. Ive been experiencing issues with the editors today. We had the Classic editor installed on a few sites but two of them will now not change to text tab view from visual tab in the editor screen. Both have Bakery visual builder plugin installed which i thought might be the issue but even when disabling that plugin i still have same issue. Ive tried both suggested plugins and get the same results. Im now looking for any other option as really dont want to use Guttenburg. Any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks.

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    • We would recommend first reaching out to the support for the classic editor plugin to see if this is a known issue or if they have a recommended solution.

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  44. Oh, Thank you very much! It works like charm! I love you! You save me from so much stress. You’re a lifesaver. It works like charm.

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  45. Thank you for the instructions! We went with option 1 and it put us back on the classic editor. Worked like a charm!

    Thank you!

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  46. I have tried all of the instructions offered above and unfortunately for me, any page that i open to edit with classic editor contains nothing but red wavy lines. I do not have time to try more failed suggestions, so please tell me how to revert back to a previous word press version that worked as advertised.
    Thank you.

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  47. Hi, I’m currently taking way longer than intended whenever I’m writing a new post. My editing tool bar doesn’t have the tools i need it to have and is very limited, as it seems to be not compatible with the puglin I downloaded for it to adjust to my needs. As I was half through a post when I decided to install the new version of WordPress, it wasn’t as hard to use because i had little work left to do. So my question here is: if I download the classic editor, will my published post (that used images blocks) remain the way it is right now? Or will it be altered when i switch back to classic one?

    Thank you,

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