Disable Gutenberg vs All In One Lightbox – Display Images, Audio, and Video in Popups

This plugin disables the new Gutenberg Editor (aka Block Editor) and replaces it with the Classic Editor. You can disable Gutenberg completely, or selectively disable for posts, pages, roles, post types, and theme templates. Plus you can hide the Gutenberg nag, menu item, and more! ♠ The all-in-one, COMPLETE solution for handling Gutenberg ♠ Hide ALL traces of Gutenberg and replace with Classic Editor ♠ Restores original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.) The Disable Gutenberg plugin restores the classic (original) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. So you can continue using plugins and theme functions that extend the Classic Editor. Supports awesome features like Meta Boxes, Quicktags, Custom Fields, and everything else the Classic Editor can do. Easy to Use Just activate and done! The default plugin settings are configured to hide all traces of the Gutenberg Block Editor, and fully restore the original Classic Editor. Further options for customizing when/where Gutenberg is enabled are available in the plugin settings. ♠ Disable Block Widgets and restore Classic Widgets 🙂 Options Disable Gutenberg completely (all post types) Disable Gutenberg for any post type Disable Gutenberg for any user role Disable Gutenberg for any theme template Disable Gutenberg for any post/page IDs Disable Gutenberg admin notice (nag) Option to restore Classic Widgets Option to hide the plugin menu item Option to hide the Gutenberg plugin menu item (settings link) Adds “Classic Editor” link to each post on the Posts screen Adds item to the WP sidebar menu: “Add New (Classic)” Option to enable Custom Fields Meta Box for ACF Choose which editor to use for each post Whitelist any post title, slug, or ID Option to enable/disable frontend Gutenberg stylesheet ♠ Works same as Classic Editor plugin, but can do a LOT more! ♠ Lightweight and super fast, built with WP APIs 🙂 Fully configurable, enable or disable Gutenberg and restore the Classic Editor wherever is necessary. Automatically replaces Gutenberg with the Classic Editor. Features Super simple Clean, secure code Built with the WordPress API Lightweight, fast and flexible Regularly updated and “future proof” Works great with other WordPress plugins Plugin options configurable via settings screen Focused on flexibility, performance, and security One-click restore plugin default options Translation ready ♠ Works great with Google AMP and the WordPress AMP plugin Disable Gutenberg is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr, 15-year WordPress developer and book author. Super light & fast plugin, super easy on server resources! Why? Gutenberg is a useful editor but sometimes you want to disable it for specific posts, pages, user roles, post types, and/or theme templates. This plugin enables you to disable Gutenberg and replace it with the Classic Editor wherever you want. For example, lots of WordPress users already enjoy robust page-building functionality via one of the many great plugins like Composer or Elementor. So many options, no need to feel “locked in” to using Gutenberg! If you like Disable Gutenberg, please give it a 5-star rating, thank you! Privacy This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way. Support development I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can make a donation or purchase one of my books: The Tao of WordPress Digging into WordPress .htaccess made easy WordPress Themes In Depth Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins: BBQ Pro – Blazing fast WordPress firewall Blackhole Pro – Automatically block bad bots Banhammer Pro – Monitor traffic and ban the bad guys GA Google Analytics Pro – Connect WordPress to Google Analytics Head Meta Pro – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress REST Pro Tools – Awesome tools for managing the WP REST API Simple Ajax Chat Pro – Unlimited chat rooms USP Pro – Unlimited front-end forms Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thanks! 🙂

Create Responsive Lightbox Popups and Galleries for Images, Audio, Video, PDFs, Iframes, and Custom Content Directly in the WordPress Block Editor. Lightbox Block | Documentation | Pricing | Support | Demo Lightbox Block is a Gutenberg plugin that helps you display different types of media inside a popup. You can create image galleries, audio playlists, video showcases, or show any custom content in a lightbox. The block is simple to use and does not require any coding knowledge. The plugin is fully responsive, so your popups look good on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. You can customize layouts, choose from different styles, and adjust settings to match your design. It is useful for portfolios, tutorials, product galleries, media libraries, and any website where you want to highlight content in a clean and interactive way. Key Features – Free Version Five Lightbox Types – Choose from Gallery, Button, Audio, Video, and Content lightboxes to display different kinds of media. Gallery Content Support – Build galleries with images, audio, video, or custom content blocks. Multiple Blocks on a Page – Add different lightbox types within the same page without conflicts. Button Lightbox – Trigger popups with customizable buttons, allowing flexible placement anywhere in your content. Embed External Media – Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos for quick video playback. Mobile Responsive – Popups automatically adapt to all screen sizes for a seamless experience on phones and tablets. Slideshow & Fullscreen Modes – Present galleries as interactive slideshows or allow users to expand media fullscreen. Captions Support – Add titles or descriptions to each popup for context. Independent Galleries – Display multiple galleries on one site, each working separately. Layout Options – Choose between the default grid or the Masonry layout for creative displays. Custom Layout Controls – Adjust row/column gaps and layout spacing for better design control. LightBox Block Pro – Unlock Premium Features The Pro version adds more flexibility and advanced controls for managing video playback and customization: What’s New in the Pro Version? Shortcode Support – Insert lightboxes anywhere on your site, even outside Gutenberg, using shortcodes. Extended Media Types – Go beyond basic content by embedding PDFs, iframes, YouTube videos, and custom HTML alongside images, audio, and video. Custom Overlay & Captions – Change caption style and overlay colors to match your site’s branding. Autoplay Slideshows – Automatically start popup slideshows for a smooth presentation. Mouse-Wheel Navigation – Let users scroll with their mouse wheel to zoom or move between slides. Advanced Slide Effects – Enhance transitions with Slide, CrossFade, Classic, or Default effects. Topbar Controls – Show slide counts and allow zooming, rotating (clockwise/counter-clockwise), flipping, and fullscreen toggle directly in the popup topbar. Toolbar Actions – Add sharing (Facebook, Twitter), downloads, slideshow controls, thumbnails, and close buttons inside the popup. Thumbnail Previews – Display gallery thumbnails in Classic or Modern styles for easy navigation. Advanced Media Player Controls – Full audio/video control panel including play/pause, restart, rewind, fast-forward, progress bar, duration, mute, volume, PiP, Airplay, settings, download, and fullscreen. Multiple Audio Players – Choose from four different audio player designs to suit your style. Hover Effects – Add engaging hover animations such as Zoom, Rotate, or Shine for gallery items. Gallery Styling Options – Customize border radius and choose from five aspect ratios (Landscape, Square, Horizontal, Vertical, Portrait). Color & Size Controls – Personalize the modal background, close icon colors, and adjust modal/icon sizes per device. Slider Layout – Use a slider format for galleries instead of grid or masonry when needed. Try the Pro Version – Unlock all premium features today! How to Use Lightbox Block – Quick Start Guide Follow these steps: Step-by-Step Setup Install and activate Lightbox Block. In the Gutenberg editor, add a Lightbox Block from the Widgets section. Select your lightbox type (Gallery, Button, Audio, Video, Content). Upload media or embed from YouTube/Vimeo. Adjust layout, spacing, and display options from the block sidebar. (Optional) Upgrade to Pro for advanced customization, shortcode support, and extended media types. Publish your post or page and enjoy your new interactive lightbox! That’s it! Live Demo | Try the Pro Version Feedback Did you Like that plugin? Hate it? Want a new feature? Send me some feedback Check out our other WordPress Plugins Html5 Video Player – Best video player plugin for WordPress. HTML5 Audio Player – Best audio player plugin for WordPress. PDF Poster – A fully-featured PDF Viewer Plugin for WordPress. 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Source Code You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository: Lightbox Block on GitHub Third-party Libraries @fancyapps/ui (Fancybox & Carousel) Used for: Lightbox popup, carousel slider, and thumbnail navigation Version: 5.0.36 Source: https://fancyapps.com/ License: Fancyapps UI License License URI: https://fancyapps.com/pricing/ Font Awesome Free Used for: Icons throughout the plugin interface Version: 6.4.2 Source: https://fontawesome.com/ License: Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License License URI: https://fontawesome.com/license/free Plyr Used for: Audio and video media player controls Version: 3.x Source: https://plyr.io/ License: MIT License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT bpl-tools Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls. External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made Freemius Lite SDK Source: https://bplugins.com/ GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/freemius-lite-sdk License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Purpose: Provides an opt-in consent form for usage tracking and analytics to help improve the plugin. No data is sent before explicit user consent. External Services: Communicates with api.bplugins.com (activation events) and wp.freemius.com (opt-in processing) only after user opt-in. See bPlugins Privacy Policy and Freemius Privacy Policy.