In Dec 2018, WordPress released one of the largest core updates ever with version 5.0 (codename “Bebo”).
One of the big updates to WordPress with v5.0.x is the introduction of the new Gutenberg Editor. Gutenberg is the name for the new WordPress page builder, which replaced the WordPress WYSIWYG editor in WordPress 5.0.
For those looking to learn more about Gutenberg or how to use it, we’ve included these great resources that will help you master Gutenberg pretty quickly.
Interactive Demo of Gutenberg: Test it Out Here
Awesome Gutenberg Resource: Learn How to Use Gutenberg Here
Learn About Each Gutenberg Block & Component: View Guide
How do I get rid of Gutenberg?
There are many, many reasons why people currently want to deactivate Gutenberg:
1) The framework is still in its infancy stages and there are many, many, many bugs still left to work out.
2) For existing WordPress sites, Gutenberg may not be fully compatible with your Theme, or Page Builder.
3) There are other, much better, more popular block-based page builders other than Gutenberg.
In order to revert back to your previous page/post editor and disable Gutenberg: you should install the Classic Editor Plugin.
This should restore functionality for some Page Builders and themes. You can still use other page editors such as Elementor, WP Bakery, or Beaver Builder.