# Classic Editor

> Enables the previous "classic" editor and the old-style Edit Post screen with TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, etc. Supports all plugins that extend this screen.

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## Facts (WordPress.org)

- Slug: `classic-editor`
- Author: WordPress.org
- Version: 1.7.0
- Active installs: 8+ million
- Last update: 2026-05-28 (5 months ago)
- Tested up to: WordPress 7.0.8 (current: 7.1.4)
- Requires: WordPress 4.9, PHP 5.2.4
- Tags: block-editor, classic editor, editor, gutenberg
- Page: https://wordpress.org/plugins/classic-editor/

## Checks (against WordPress 7.1.4)

- OK: Updated 5 months ago.
- FLAG: Not tested with WordPress 7.1 (tested up to 7.0.8).
- OK: Runs on any PHP WordPress supports.

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