Struggling with how to disable WordPress block widgets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In WordPress 5.8 (released in July 2021<\/em>), WordPress eliminated the traditional widget system<\/a> and replaced it with a new block-based system where you use Gutenberg blocks<\/a> to control your widget areas instead of widgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the new block-based widget editor does give you access to a lot of the same functionality as the older widget system, you might have a situation where you’re better off if you disable WordPress block widgets. Or, it might just be personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thankfully, it’s very easy to disable WordPress block widgets. And in this post, we’ll show you exactly how to do it using simple, free solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ll show you two free plugins that make it super easy to go back to the classic widgets. Then, we’ll also share a simple code snippet that you can add to your site if you want to skip the plugin route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s jump in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n