Why was the Classic block almost removed from the inserter?

The aim was to reduce reliance on the legacy TinyMCE editor to improve editor performance and encourage full adoption of block-based editing.

Does this revert mean TinyMCE will always load in the block editor?

No. While TinyMCE still loads for the Classic block now, future work aims to load it asynchronously or only on demand to optimize performance.

Should I uninstall the Enable Classic Block plugin?

Yes, since the Classic block remains visible by default in WordPress 7.1, the plugin is no longer necessary and can be safely removed.

How can I migrate existing Classic block content to blocks?

Use the “Convert to blocks” toolbar action. The Core team is working to improve this process to make it seamless and lossless for users.

What should developers do about TinyMCE dependencies?

Prepare to adopt new mechanisms for declaring explicit TinyMCE dependencies and participate in testing asynchronous loading approaches to improve editor performance.

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The Classic Block Remains in the Inserter for WordPress 7.1

WordPress 7.1 will keep the Classic block visible in the block inserter, reversing a prior decision to hide it. This maintains the current editing experience and postpones forced migration away from the legacy TinyMCE editor.

Jul 8, 2026 · 5 min read