# Version confusion: Classic and WP

**URL:** <https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/version-confusion-classic-and-wp/11319>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [January 14, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/version-confusion-classic-and-wp/11319 "2026-01-14T08:30:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![davidxtaylor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ea924/32.png) [@davidxtaylor](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/davidxtaylor)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/version-confusion-classic-and-wp/11319/1 "2026-01-14T08:30:41Z")

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I have upgraded to v8.9 (as a licensed user) and it launches with  
Pinegrow Web Editor - WP  
in the window banner at the top.

I am not interested in WordPress and would prefer to exclude any functionality associated with it. The Installer did not let me choose, so I am now confused as to whether

- there are two different downloads and I cant find the right one
- WP is an add-on that can be chosen/added/removed during installation or after
- WP is built-in to the program and I have misunderstood entorely

help appreciated

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**Author:** ![Emmanuel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.pinegrow.com/emmanuel/32/6294_2.png) [@Emmanuel](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/Emmanuel)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/version-confusion-classic-and-wp/11319/2 "2026-01-14T10:27:53Z")

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Pinegrow’s setup stays the same (what you call “downloads”). I mean there is no different setup no matter which options you choose.

Your license controls which features/add-ons you picked when you bought it (or that you added over time as your needs required).

For perpetual licenses (one-time payment), if an add-on is no longer needed and you’re about to renew updates for another year, contact support — they can remove the add-on so you can renew at a better price.