=== Restore and Enable Classic Widgets No Expiration ===

Plugin Name: Restore Classic Widgets
Plugin URI: https://BillMinozzi.com/support/
Description: Restore and enable the previous classic widgets settings screens and disables the Gutenberg block editor from managing widgets.
Tags: restore widgets, Switch to classic widgets, enable classic widgets, Old widgets screen, Switch to old widgets UI
Author: Bill Minozzi
Author URI: https://BillMinozzi.com/
Contributors: sminozzi
Requires at least: 5.4
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 4.14
Version: 4.14
Requires PHP: 5.6.20
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
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Activate this plugin to restore and enable the previous classic widgets settings screens. No expiration date.

== Description ==
**Enable Classic Widgets**
★★★★★<br>

> Restore and enable the previous WordPress classic widgets settings screens and disables the Gutenberg block editor from managing widgets. No expiration!


**All our 20 plugins, including this one, perform a site checkup during installation. They verify available WordPress memory, logged errors, and other factors to ensure the server environment supports our plugin’s functionality, as it is a small part of the system.**
**You can choose to skip the 3 checkup steps by clicking "Next" and then "Finished," but this is at your own risk. After installation, our plugins will notify you of any abnormalities or errors that occur, aiming to ensure your site functions smoothly.**
**If you find any issues, please consider requesting free support before leaving feedback.**


The WordPress 5.8 turn the classic widget screen into the block-based widget screen. Yes,  Widgets are now blocks and this is going to be available to everyone instantly.
It will create compatibility issues for many sites.

There are cases where the our plugin will be necessary:
    * Broken themes or quirky output.
    * Users simply preferring the old system.

Our plugin can restore the classic widget screen with just one click.
There is no other configuration, the classic widgets settings screens are enabled or disabled by either enabling or disabling this plugin.

This feature (restore classic widget) is available also in our WP Tools free plugin with 35 other useful tools:
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wptools/">WP Tools Free Plugin</a> 

== Important ==
If you start using the new block-based widgets system, you will lose all of your widget blocks upon activating our plugin. 
There is no going back, so be sure this is what you want. The former blocks will not reappear if you change your mind and deactivate our plugin.


== Screenshots ==
1. Classic Widgets Screen

== Demo Video ==
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rul3UlJy2B8]

== Useful Links ==
<a href="https://classicwidgets.com/share/">Share</a> :)
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wptools/">One FREE pugin, 35 tools included</a> 
<a href="https://billminozzi.com/support/">Support Site</a>
<a href="https://classicwidgets.com/">Plugin Site</a>
<a href="https://siterightaway.net/troubleshooting/">Troubleshooting Page</a>






**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.




== Installation ==

1) Install via wordpress.org

2) Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

or

Extract the zip file and just drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation and then activate the Plugin from Plugins page.


**Uninstalling**

To uninstall/remove the plugin, visit the Plugins screen, deactivate and delete the plugin. This plugin makes no changes to the WP database.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**What does the "Restore Classic Widgets" plugin do?**
The "Restore Classic Widgets" plugin reverts the WordPress widgets interface to the classic settings screen and disables the Gutenberg block editor for widgets.

**Is there an "Undo" to reverse the disable?**
Yes just deactivate the plugin. When the plugin is not active, WordPress will return to its default widgets behavior.
If you start using the new block-based widgets system, you will lose all of your widget blocks upon activating our plugin. 
There is no going back, so be sure this is what you want. The former blocks will not reappear if you change your mind and deactivate our plugin.

**How do I retrieve my widgets?**
To switch to classic widgets, install and activate our plugin. This will restore the old widget settings screen.

**My classic widgets not working, After install this plugin, is there any configuration required?**
No additional configuration is required. The classic widgets settings screen is enabled or disabled simply by activating or deactivating the plugin.

**Is this feature "switch to classic widgets" available in any other plugins?**
Yes, the feature to restore classic widgets is also available in our <a href="https://wptoolsplugin.com/">WP Tools free plugin</a>, which includes 47 other useful tools.

**How does the plugin ensure my site is compatible?**
During installation, the plugin performs a checkup of your site, verifying available WordPress memory, logged errors, and other factors to ensure compatibility.

**Can I skip the checkup steps during installation?**
Yes, you can skip the three checkup steps by clicking "Next" and then "Finished." However, this is at your own risk.

**Will I be notified of any issues after installation?**
Yes, after installation, our plugins will notify you of any abnormalities or errors to help ensure your site functions smoothly and your legacy widget is not missing.

**Is there free support available?**
Yes, we offer free support. If you encounter any issues, please consider requesting <a href="https://billminozzi.com/support/">support</a> before leaving feedback.

**Does this plugin have an expiration date?**
No, the plugin does not have an expiration date. It can be updated as needed, ensuring that your classic widgets will continue working.

== Changelog ==
** 4.13/14 2024-06-19 - Fixed warning Undefined array key wp_limit.
** 4.12 2024-06-18 - Fixed error Undefined variable $plugin_slug.
** 4.09/4.11 2024-06-16 - Small Improvements.
** 4.08 2024-06-13 - Small Improvements.
** 4.07 2024-05-20 - Small Improvements at readme file
** 4.03/4.06 2024-05-18 - Small Improvements
** 4.01/4.02 2024-05-17 - Small Improvements
** 3.7 2024-03-13 -  Removed warning about dinamic property
** 3.6 2023-12-04 -  Improved Error Management
** 3.5 2023-10-17 -  Improved Error Management
** 3.4 2023-09-05 -  Improved Help and try to prevent is_plugin_active() not loaded from WordPress
** 3.2/3.3 2023-09-02 -  Improved Help and try to prevent is_plugin_active() not loaded from WordPress
** 3.0 2023-08-30 -  Prevent error on is_plugin_active() if WP function is not available
** 2.3/2.6 2023-08-28 -  Minor Improvements on help
** 2.2 2023-03-06 -  Minor Improvements on help
** 1.8/2.1 2022-11-29 -  Minor Improvements
** 1.6/1.7  2022-06-10 -  Small bug fixed
** 1.5 2022-05-06 -  Minor Improvements
** 1.4 2021-11-30 -  Bug Fixed Line 51 old version **
** 1.3 2021-11-14 -  Minor Improvements **
** 1.2 2021-07-30 -  Minor Improvements **
** 1.1 2021-07-17 -  Minor Improvements **
** 1.0 2021-07-14 -  Initial release **
