Classic EDITOR has disappeared. How can I get it back?

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  flyingcuttlefish · Member · Apr 7, 2026 at 12:08 pm

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  On the dashboard, with Add a New Post, the Classic Editor has disappeared.

  I cannot post a proper post without it. I just get quick editor after saving my draft.

  I have tried all I know. I am using Chrome browser. This just started yesterday.

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  staartmees · Member · Apr 7, 2026 at 1:21 pm

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  It is no longer recommended to use the Classic Editor as it is no longer fully compatible with wordpress and several themes. Instead it’s advised to use the Classic Block.

  You find all info at https://wordpress.com/support/editors/classic-editor-guide/

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  2020testjj · Member · Apr 7, 2026 at 4:02 pm

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  Hi @flyingcuttlefish I know you have several sites on WordPress.com. Is this happening only on a particular site or on all of them?

  The “Quick Edit” you mentioned is in the Posts Dashboard under the Post Title when you hover your cursor over the post title. If you don’t see that, could you take a screenshot and share it here. Thanks.

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  flyingcuttlefish · Member · Apr 7, 2026 at 6:02 pm

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  This quick edit is hideous. I wish to use HTML, a standard language.

  I cannot use links, do any formatting or get images inserted with the stupid new quick edit. There is nothing wrong with the old Classic Editor. It always worked with my theme.

  I want someone from WordPress to restore my dashboard but they are absent as usual.

  They are hiding behind AI like everyone else these days.

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  justjennifer · Member · Apr 8, 2026 at 7:38 am

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  “Quick Edit” is not a post editor. It allows you to adjust several post settings without needing to open the full post to change them. https://wordpress.com/support/edit-a-page-or-posts-settings/#make-quick-edits

  Again, we can’t see what you are seeing, so sharing a screenshot might help.

  You still haven’t mentioned whether this is happening on a particular site or on all your sites. Knowing this will help us understand if this is a localized issue.

  Have you already tried the browser troubleshooting steps to see if that changes anything? https://wordpress.com/support/browser-issues/

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  flyingcuttlefish · Member · Apr 8, 2026 at 4:56 pm

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  Hey, I was gpoing to do a screenshot from my dashboard and I see Classic Editor has returned!

  :)

  The squeaky wheel gets the grease! Thanks for your help anyway!