So 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. What do you guys think of these changes?
Sorry if this post looks weird I’m using the stupid block editor.
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I have that problem too! I hate it!
You’re not crazy, mine changed too. Also, not a fan of the wp changes but hoping they get easier with use.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
I noticed the changes, but don’t know if there are any added functionalities. Might as well be easier to use the old editor.
I am too struggling to adjust…
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.
The changes are happening more often and are not making WP more user friendly.
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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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!
That’s what I do then cut and paste it in
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.
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
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!
I was so frustrated when I saw all the changes 😩
As per WP 😀
Yes. Me, too. 😡
VVN
Spent hours trying to figure things out
Yup same here!
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.
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.
These forced changes are quite a pain the ass indeed.
Yeah I feel like they should at least have an option of whether you want to use the new layout or the old one…
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.
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.
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.
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!
I’m glad you’re liking the changes! I don’t mind everything else I just miss my classic editor lol 😫
Not happening yet. But I’m a classic fan.
Lucky you… I really like the classic editor too and it’s annoying me not to be able to use it anymore.
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
Lucky you haha!
Ooh thanks for the suggestion I am actually currently working on multiple What I Eat posts! ☺
It’s quite frustrating but I am sure in time we will get use to it!
Yeah we definitely will in a while!
“Are you guys able to access your dashboard/admin page like before?”
No, I’m not, and it’s driving me crazy… 😱
VVN
Yeah it’s seriously annoying me too 😫😫
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
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 🙄
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
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.
I love the classic editor and now I am just plain sad of the changes
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.
True!
Are you using self hosting service?
Not with this blog no
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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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.
I wish I knew what was going on … it’s alwasy a challenge!
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.
Ya , you’re right ! I was surprised too..
Same!
Yeah it was random…
It’s changed — and I don’t like it!
Same here!!
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!
Omg THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE AMAZING!! 😫😊
It worked thank you again you are so wonderful!!
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.
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.
Sure. Thenks Pooja. 🙂
Pleasure 🙂
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…
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?
I’ll blame my lower views on WordPress, it’s easier than blaming it on the quality of my blog post! 🙂
Lol to be fair they probably did have something to do with it 🤣
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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 🤦🏾♀️
I just created this WP so am just getting a little bit used to it
Can we get paid through this app
I agree that sometimes the changes they make, makes WordPress more difficult to use. Changes should be user friendly.