
Gutenbye Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/gutenbyeA very simple plugin to disable the Block Editor (formerly known as Gutenberg) and restore the classic WordPress editing experience.
Is Gutenbye Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 85/100Gutenbye has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the 'gutenbye' plugin v1.0.0 exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of any identified attack surface points, dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped outputs, file operations, or external HTTP requests suggests a very well-secured codebase. The complete lack of vulnerability history further reinforces this assessment, indicating no previously discovered security flaws. This level of security is commendable and suggests diligent development practices.
However, the complete absence of nonce checks and capability checks across all entry points is a notable area of concern. While the current attack surface is zero, this implies that if any new entry points were introduced or discovered, they would be inherently unprotected. This lack of fundamental WordPress security checks presents a latent risk. The plugin's security is entirely dependent on the current minimal attack surface remaining so. A balanced conclusion is that 'gutenbye' v1.0.0 is currently very secure due to its clean code and lack of history, but it lacks inherent security hardening for potential future expansions or unforeseen vulnerabilities.
Key Concerns
- Missing nonce checks on potential entry points
- Missing capability checks on potential entry points
Gutenbye Security Vulnerabilities
Gutenbye Code Analysis
Gutenbye Attack Surface
WordPress Hooks 1
Maintenance & Trust
Gutenbye Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
Community Trust
Gutenbye Alternatives
Classic Editor
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.
Advanced Editor Tools
tinymce-advanced
Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE).
Disable Gutenberg
disable-gutenberg
Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).
Classic Editor and Classic Widgets
classic-editor-and-classic-widgets
Disables Gutenberg editor totally everywhere and enables Classic Editor and Classic Widgets.
No Gutenberg – Disable Blocks Editor and Global Styles – Back to Classic Editor
no-gutenberg
Complete elimination of Gutenberg Block Editor, FSE Global Styles, Block Widgets, Patterns, and WooCommerce blocks. Back to Classic Editor.
Gutenbye Developer Profile
1 plugin · 800 total installs
How We Detect Gutenbye
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.