Hide WordPress Content Editor Panel Using ACF

Written by: Jacob Lett (Jake)
Updated: June 4th, 2019

Add the code snippet below into your functions.php file to hide the default WordPress content meta box.

/**
 * Hide the Page and Post Content Editor - Gutenberg
 */
add_action( 'init', function() {
	// remove_post_type_support( 'post', 'editor' );
	remove_post_type_support( 'page', 'editor' );
}, 99);

About the Author

Jacob Lett (Jake) is the founder of Bootstrap Creative, a B2B marketing consultancy specializing in manufacturers and industrial companies. A HubSpot-certified CMS developer, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and RevOps professional, he helps B2B companies improve their websites, search visibility, HubSpot systems, and Google Ads campaigns to generate more qualified leads and RFQs. With over a decade of hands-on experience, he acts as a direct partner for companies seeking measurable ROI from their marketing investment.