Classic editor WordPress plugin

Introduction

Classic editor is an old version of WordPress editor that provides traditional editing for many users. It is the most popular WordPress plugin.

The official classic editors plugin will be fully supported and maintained until 2023 as long as necessary. As we all know that, the WordPress editor has also been upgraded to the newest version. Classic editor plugin is developed and supported by WordPress contributors.

This plugin was easy to use and provides full admin control over the editor. The classic editor allows the administrator to select default editor for all users despite new editor has been launched. This plugin serves as a bridge between traditional editing and new block-based approach.

Benefits of classic editor

• Simplicity This editor is known for its straightforward, text-based editing experience. Many people use it for simplicity and ease of use. It is very simple that it does not require any kind of learning.
• Plugin compatibility This plugin supports the classic editing screen. This plugin allows you to use traditional editor on updated WordPress version also.
• Metabox support It brings the use of old-style meta boxes for custom fields and other functionality.
• Flexibility The plugin offers choices for administrators to set the default editor for all users and allow individual users to choose their preferred editor. This flexibility is appreciated in multi-user environments

Classic editor information

This plugin is free and available in wordpress plugin directory. It has 10 millions active installations. It requires WordPress version 4.9 or higher. The PHP version used in this plugin is 5.2.4. This classic editor plugin is translated into 73 different languages. I addition, this Editor plugin includes several filters that let other plugins control the settings, and the editor choice per post and per post type.

How to install this plugin?

• Log in to your WordPress admin panel
• Navigate to Plugins > Add New
• Search for “Classic Editor”
• Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
• Follow the documentation