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So something seems to have happened? I’m not going crazy right? Like WP really just woke up and decided to change a bunch of stuff? Are you guys able to access your dashboard/admin page like before? I don’t have the classic editor option anymore which is what I used to use all the time. I am not a huge fan of change as it is especially when it comes to WP because I feel like every time they change something it just makes it worse. I really liked the classic editor- it was simple to use and I had been using it for like 6 years.

Did you notice something is different? Have you noticed any of the changes that have been made? What do you guys think of these changes? Are you a fan of the changes or do you prefer WordPress the way it used to be? Let me know in the comments located at the end of the post because I’m really curious about your thoughts on the changes. And if it’s just me that’s dealing with them or if it’s changed for everyone. Which I’m assuming it has lol.

Sorry if this post looks weird I’m using the stupid block editor.

On the plus side I made a reel for Instagram for the first time which was fun- feel free to check it out below if you haven’t already:

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74 responses to “Ummmm So Something Happened…”

  1. winteroseca Avatar
    winteroseca

    I have that problem too! I hate it!

    Reply
  2. Crandew Avatar
    Crandew

    You’re not crazy, mine changed too. Also, not a fan of the wp changes but hoping they get easier with use.

    Reply
  3. Tina Williams Avatar
    Tina Williams

    I hated the block editor at first. But like anything else, I got used to it. I don’t know why they think they have to keep changing things. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?

    Reply
  4. John Avatar
    John

    The folks that call the shots at WP are idiots. They change things that they believe are what the lot of us want, not true. The Classic or Legacy editor worked just fine. If it works, don’t fix it! I never gave that block thing a try. I now have the Business plan and am using a Plugin to continue using the Classic editor. I hope that this isn’t taken away in the future. Shame on WP… My Admin area has not changed – yet.

    Reply
  5. ejstoo Avatar
    ejstoo

    I notice some changes. I’ll find out when I try to do my next blog post if it interferes. Hope you get it figured out. Hopefully I can too 🙂 Kind of makes things confusing when they change things. It does take a bit to get it figured out.

    Reply
  6. Faye Arcand Avatar
    Faye Arcand

    Yeah it happened about ten days ago. It’s thrown me off tbh. I don’t particularly like the layout. I don’t handle change well and hate spending time having to hunt things down. ugh.

    Reply
  7. trE Avatar
    trE

    WordPress has been toying with their editing/posting features for a while now. I’m not a fan of the block editor but I’ve kind of gotten used to it. I think they’re trying to make their platform similar to many other writing platforms, but I think that’s where they’re failing. I like WordPress because it was different. At least, it was to me.

    Reply
  8. haoyando Avatar
    haoyando

    I noticed the changes, but don’t know if there are any added functionalities. Might as well be easier to use the old editor.

    Reply
  9. blingnbangs Avatar
    blingnbangs

    I am too struggling to adjust…

    Reply
  10. dumbestblogger Avatar
    dumbestblogger

    You can still choose the classic editor as one of the options in the block editor, there might be another way to use it. I don’t know.

    Reply
  11. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    The changes are happening more often and are not making WP more user friendly.

    Reply
  12. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    This is why I write all my posts outside of WP and then copy them in. It’s the only way I can maintain
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    Show the world how to laugh

    Reply
    1. Hilary Tan Avatar
      Hilary Tan

      I’m seriously considering that since I really hate writing rough drafts on WP itself. I was using the editor until this point… now I really can’t stand It. I might switch to Microsoft word or something, and see if that’s better. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
      1. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
        Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

        That’s what I do then cut and paste it in

        Reply
  13. Hilary Tan Avatar
    Hilary Tan

    My dashboard is different and when I try to write a blog post the font is tiny and the Title is ugly in the draft. My classic editor changed a while ago so I’ve been stuck using block editor which I hate as well. I’m forced to write from the laptop rather than my phone which is much less productive.

    Today I was planning to write a blog post but didn’t have the time to write one. It typically takes me 4-6 hours to write and edit a post, depending on the topic.

    Reply
  14. Alan Carl Nicoll Avatar
    Alan Carl Nicoll

    I always have used MS Word to create my posts. Many of the changes WP have implemented have been below my radar, but the linking to Twitter has become a pain because whatever I type for the Tweet disappears. I’d like to go over to a paid plan, but I find WP hard to understand and uninviting to learn, so I’m waiting for lightning to strike or something. Changing to another platform is even less inviting. Grrr.

    Writing is my life, with slight exaggeration; I’m not sure that I get enough out of blogging to make it worth even the little time I spend on it, since I get very few likes and never a comment. If I ever get around to publishing, I’ll have to make more of an effort blogging.

    Alan

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  15. https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    https://tamarakulish.com/

    I think they migrated my blog to the block editor about a year and a half ago. I hated it. It took a lot of getting used to, but apparently the classic isn’t as responsive to change size automatically when the screen size changes, so there was a lot of scrolling back and forth.

    When I worked with my old company to develop the Sharepoint Intranet site, which is based on the block style, we were given classes on the different aspects of the block editor and it started to make more sense.

    It takes getting used to! Hang in!

    Reply
  16. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    I was so frustrated when I saw all the changes 😩

    Reply
    1. akashvlogz Avatar
      akashvlogz

      As per WP 😀

      Reply
    2. Carax&VanNuys Avatar
      Carax&VanNuys

      Yes. Me, too. 😡

      VVN

      Reply
      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        Spent hours trying to figure things out

        Reply
    3. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup same here!

      Reply
  17. Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐 Avatar
    Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐

    The Classic editor worked just fine. I don’t mind a little change now and then, but why fix something if it’s not broken? It’s really annoying, and I guess it’s also one of the factors why I’m not inspire to post lately.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s just exactly it!! I feel like it was fine and didn’t need fixing. I can think of a number of other things that can be improved on WP that they don’t seem to care about at all.

      Reply
  18. Maja Avatar
    Maja

    These forced changes are quite a pain the ass indeed.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah I feel like they should at least have an option of whether you want to use the new layout or the old one…

      Reply
  19. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    I feel for you. I got a lovely hang of the block editor for the mobile app and once I learnt the hacks, I decided never to update the app, and turn off automatic updates for it. I’ve been at peace since then. I don’t use the desktop WordPress, it’s a little too laboured for me. I type then send to my phone, copy and paste, then edit in bliss.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s actually a good way to use WP. I think I just got very used to the classic editor since that’s what I’ve been using since day one. I guess I’ll get used to the changes it’s just a bit annoying that they keep changing things that really don’t need changing while ignoring actual issues.

      Reply
      1. judeitakali Avatar
        judeitakali

        I agree with that. I look at every wordpress update like it’s cursed. I only consider it after reading like 20 reviews that are positive enough.

        Reply
  20. Olivia Avatar
    Olivia

    I actually really like the changes they made. Its made accessing the admin side of my site really easy! 🙂 And I also already use the block editor!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’m glad you’re liking the changes! I don’t mind everything else I just miss my classic editor lol 😫

      Reply
  21. ken riddles Avatar
    ken riddles

    Not happening yet. But I’m a classic fan.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lucky you… I really like the classic editor too and it’s annoying me not to be able to use it anymore.

      Reply
  22. Shahrin Avatar
    Shahrin

    I have been using block editor for a while now and I quite like it🙈. I think it’s the paragraph by paragraph that helps me organise my writing but I can understand it can bit annoying at times.

    Pooja —just to throw it out in the universe, I would love to see another “What I Eat In A Day” post, if you have the time😘Thanks🤗 xx

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lucky you haha!

      Ooh thanks for the suggestion I am actually currently working on multiple What I Eat posts! ☺

      Reply
  23. Life_With_The_Abrahams Avatar
    Life_With_The_Abrahams

    It’s quite frustrating but I am sure in time we will get use to it!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah we definitely will in a while!

      Reply
  24. Carax&VanNuys Avatar
    Carax&VanNuys

    “Are you guys able to access your dashboard/admin page like before?”

    No, I’m not, and it’s driving me crazy… 😱

    VVN

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah it’s seriously annoying me too 😫😫

      Reply
  25. Live Today With Faith Avatar
    Live Today With Faith

    Why they change whats not broken is beyond me. Guess all the creative guys and programmers have to do something to keep there jobs…lol

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah that’s what annoys me too- they keep changing things that are fine as they are and meanwhile there are a lot of actual issues that bloggers complain about all the time that they ignore 🙄

      Reply
  26. Maya Avatar
    Maya

    I logged into WordPress a couple of days ago and I found out that they changed the dashboard. The dashboard before was fine but at least this one has everything in one place. I use WordPress to write my posts, I don’t use MS Word. The classic editor worked just fine I just wish WordPress would just create a survey or something so we as a blogging community can vote or something

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah I like having everything together too but what really annoys me is not having the classic editor anymore. It was sooo easy to use and I loved that.

      Reply
      1. Maya Avatar
        Maya

        I love the classic editor and now I am just plain sad of the changes

        Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      And yes a simple survey would help them figure out actual issues that bloggers have that they should fix as well as what we don’t want changed.

      Reply
      1. Maya Avatar
        Maya

        True!

        Reply
  27. Shama Shafiq Avatar
    Shama Shafiq

    Are you using self hosting service?

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Not with this blog no

      Reply
  28. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    it changed, something changed, it always changes, I try, take what I get and if I can at least get it to print i’m ok. It’s a new old problem and continued occurancde. ugh sorry.
    💖

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah I guess that’s all any of us can do- take what we get. Hopefully they bring back the option to use the classic editor.

      Reply
      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        I wish I knew what was going on … it’s alwasy a challenge!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Right?? They never tell us in advance or properly explain how to use the new features. People shouldn’t have to do hours of research to understand how to use a platform properly it’s ridiculous.

          Reply
  29. Saparza Avatar
    Saparza

    Ya , you’re right ! I was surprised too..

    Reply
    1. Maya Avatar
      Maya

      Same!

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah it was random…

      Reply
  30. mentalhealth360.uk Avatar
    mentalhealth360.uk

    It’s changed — and I don’t like it!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Same here!!

      Reply
  31. barbtaub Avatar
    barbtaub

    I’m a big fan of the Classic Editor. You can get it back though.
    1. Go to your account settings (click on your profile picture in upper right corner)
    2. Click on the Account Settings (left hand side of page)
    3. Scroll down to Dashboard appearance and move the selector to ON for “Show advanced dashboard pages.”
    4. At the top of the page for POSTS, there is a little drop down selector that includes Classic Editor. (Also, in the list of posts, one of your format choices will now include “Classic Editor”) Good luck!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Omg THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE AMAZING!! 😫😊

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It worked thank you again you are so wonderful!!

      Reply
  32. Onujaa. Avatar
    Onujaa.

    There was a classic editor? Sounds interesting. I just joined WP a week back and I’m facing the block editor since I started writing here. Would like to know more about the classic editor and how it was and the changes.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      The Classic Editor is really wonderful- it’s so much simpler and easier to use. I actually just posted something on how you can continue to use it- feel free to check out my latest post for more on that.

      Reply
      1. Onujaa. Avatar
        Onujaa.

        Sure. Thenks Pooja. 🙂

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Pleasure 🙂

          Reply
  33. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    I’m glad to know it was not me; I wasn’t able to view my stats in the format I had become used to. I am still able to use the Classic Editor though, thankfully. It also seemed as if there was a drop in my usual number of views…

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Nope it’s definitely not just you! I don’t have an issue with my stats but I did with the editor which luckily I have been able to fix. My views decreased a little too and I just assumed it was because of my post but it may be connected to this I guess?

      Reply
      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        I’ll blame my lower views on WordPress, it’s easier than blaming it on the quality of my blog post! 🙂

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Lol to be fair they probably did have something to do with it 🤣

          Reply
          1. Jim Borden Avatar
            Jim Borden

            👍

            Reply
  34. Shelly DS Avatar
    Shelly DS

    I don’t like the changes either… I hated going into my admin page and now that’s all I see when I log in. I liked the old view that let me just see my posts when I clicked on posts, but now it looks like they are spam messages 🤦🏾‍♀️

    Reply
  35. Franklindavis Avatar
    Franklindavis

    I just created this WP so am just getting a little bit used to it
    Can we get paid through this app

    Reply
  36. Manoj Mehra Avatar
    Manoj Mehra

    I agree that sometimes the changes they make, makes WordPress more difficult to use. Changes should be user friendly.

    Reply
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