Disable Gutenberg vs NinjaDraw – Diagram, Flowchart, Mind Map & Sketching Tool

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! 🙂

🏆 The Best Flowcharts, Diagrams and Mind Maps Builder for WordPress Documentation | Upgrade to Pro Create flowcharts, diagrams, wireframes, and sketches with NinjaDraw, a hand-drawn style editor based on Excalidraw. Designed for bloggers, developers, and marketers, this tool allows for easy visual content creation. Perfect for educational blogs, business dashboards, project planning, UX/UI wireframing, and creative storytelling. Whether you’re a blogger, educator, marketer, or developer, NinjaDraw empowers you to design diagrams directly in WordPress – no coding or design skills needed! Seamlessly integrate flowcharts, brainstorming boards, process maps, and custom illustrations into your posts, pages, or sidebars. 🚀 Optimized WordPress Performance & Page Speed Note: NinjaDraw is built with website speed and Core Web Vitals in mind. In the WordPress admin, the heavy editor engine loads only when needed using smart lazy loading. On the frontend, your site remains lightning-fast because it only displays optimized, lightweight SVG files without heavy external scripts, layout shifts, or bulky base64 data. 🎯 Key Features Excalidraw Editor Integration – intuitive hand-drawn style drawing tool. Lightweight SVG Output – optimized vector files for SEO and fast loading. WordPress Media Library Integration – seamless image management inside the canvas. User-Friendly Interface – create diagrams in seconds with zero learning curve. Custom Styling & Branding – choose colors, fonts, and line styles to match your site. Responsive Layouts – diagrams, flowcharts, and sketches look sharp on desktops, tablets, and mobile. Save & Reuse Templates – store your canvas drawings and reuse diagrams across your site. 100% GDPR-Compliant – no data tracking or external servers, your sketches stay private. Shortcode & Gutenberg Support – embed diagrams anywhere using core Gutenberg blocks or shortcodes. NinjaDraw Free – General Features ✅ Unlimited Diagrams ✅ Vector Elements – rectangle, diamond, ellipse, arrow, line, text ✅ Smart Undo/Redo History – full history stack to undo/redo changes safely NinjaDraw Pro includes everything from Free, plus: ✅✨ Image Canvas Support – insert images from WordPress Media Library ✅✨ Open & Edit Native Files: import and edit .excalidraw files directly ✅✨ Frame tool – group and organize elements into clean layout frames ✅✨ Layout Frame Tool – group, section, and organize elements into clean mockup frames ✅✨ Interactive Web Embeds – easily embed external interactive web content into diagrams ✅✨ Laser Pointer Tool – highlight elements in real-time during live presentations ✅✨ Mermaid Import – instantly convert text scripts and code into flowcharts ✨ How to Create Diagrams & Mind Maps in WordPress Harness the power of Excalidraw’s intuitive tools directly in your WordPress editor dashboard. Create professional mind maps, process charts, flowcharts, and UI wireframes with drag-and-drop simplicity. ✨ Why Choose NinjaDraw Whiteboard? Universal Builder Integration: Works flawlessly with Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, and all major themes. Vector Export Options: Save diagrams as PNG/SVG for sharing, backup, or offline use. Privacy First Framework: GDPR-compliant – no third-party tracking cookies or data collection. 🚀 Compatibility Not all themes and plugins are built the same way, so NinjaDraw is designed with extra compatibility in mind.​ NinjaDraw works seamlessly with modern WordPress themes and popular page builders that support standard blocks and shortcodes. PAGE BUILDERS * Gutenberg – modern built-in WordPress block editor * Classic Editor – classic built-in WordPress editor * Elementor – leading website builder platform on WordPress * WP Bakery – create any layout with intuitive way * Beaver – page builder you can trust with your business * Bricks – amazing block editor with many templates * Brizy – next-gen website builder that anyone can use * and more… 💼 GDPR & Privacy We do not collect or store any information about our visitors or users without their consent. We also do not transfer any data to external servers without users’ consent. 🔥 Check out our other WordPress Plugins HappyVR – virtual tour builder and 360 panorama viewer for WordPress MediaCommander – bring folders to media, posts, and pages Post Order Master – free drag & drop hierarchy manager PicPoints – create interactive images and multi-level floor plans in minutes Support Found an issue or have a feature request? Head over to our support forum or drop us an email for assistance. We’re here to help you create stunning mindflow diagrams with ease!