Classic Widgets
Description
Classic Widgets is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress widgets settings screens. It will be supported and maintained to 2024, or as long as is necessary.
Once activated and when using a classic (non-block) theme, this plugin restores the previous widgets settings screens and disables the block editor from managing widgets. There is no other configuration, the classic widgets settings screens are enabled or disabled by either enabling or disabling this plugin.
Faq
No, there are no settings. Once activated, this plugin restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress widgets screen and disables the block editor from managing widgets.
No, as block themes rely on blocks. See Block themes article for more information.
Reviews
Must have!
By 
Jakub (jakubdvoracek) on July 6, 2026
Block widgets editor is totally unusable, this brings you the original intuitive experience.
Exactly What I Needed
By 
Manja Seiler (manjaseiler) on May 26, 2026
Brought back the old widget interface I love. Block widgets were too confusing. Install this n everything’s normal again. Total relief
exactly what i needed
By 
Rena (rena20) on May 22, 2026
was getting so frustrated with those new block widgets tbh. this plugin literally saved my sanity. installed it n boom, the good old widget screen is back. makes editing sidebars a breeze again without any hassle. love it
Clients Stay Happy
By 
Randy (randy210) on May 20, 2026
Updated a client’s WP & their widget screen changed overnight. they kept calling me abt it lol. installed this & everything went back to normal instantly. no more complaints. tnkz fr
Old Widgets Again
By 
hunterfox3 on May 5, 2026
I only installed this cz the new widget editor was slowing me down. It does what I needed, no extra mess. Still, it feels kinda basic and not something Iād call perfect.
Simple n Perfect
By 
eangreine1 on April 21, 2026
Does exactly what I needed. Brought back old widget system easily. No hassle, just install n done. Works smooth without any issue. Really helpful š
Simple Widget Fix
By 
thomas452 on April 16, 2026
Classic Widgets helped me quickly restore the old widget screen. Very easy to use and no confusing setup. Feels simple and useful, but a few more options would make it better.
Simple Widget Fix
By 
malka22 on April 7, 2026
Brought back the old widget screen, which made things easier for me. Very simple to use, with no extra setup required. Not fancy, but helpful if you like the classic way.
Simple & Clean
By 
kiah58 on April 6, 2026
Love this plugin. Brings back the old widget system, which I prefer. Very easy to use. No issues at all. Works perfectly š
Works Like Before
By 
kinseykinsey on March 27, 2026
Does exactly what I needed. Brought back the old widget system without any issues. Super easy to use, no extra setup needed. tnx to devs, saved my time š
Changelog
0.3
Update for 5.9.
0.2
Update filter name.
0.1
Initial release.