Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode
by Ankit Panchal 4.3 (8 reviews)

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

Open the block editor with the WordPress admin menu in view, instead of fullscreen. No settings: activate it and you're done.

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode ranks #6,193 among WordPress.org plugins with 1,000+ active installations, a 4.3/5 rating from 8 reviews, and was last updated Sep 24, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1
v4.3.2 Current Version v4.3.2
Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 24 Sep, 2026
Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on
Top 10% by installs Downloads -32.1% this week
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Rank
#6,193
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Active Installs
1K+
-31.1%
KW Avg Position
49.8
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Downloads
50.7K
+12 today
Support Resolved
0%
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Rating
86%
Review 4.3 out of 5
4.3 (8 reviews)

Next Milestone 2K

Total Progress 43.6%
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Rank Changes

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6,169 6,179 6,189 6,198 6,208 23-10-2026 24-10-2026 25-10-2026 26-10-2026 27-10-2026 28-10-2026 29-10-2026 30-10-2026 31-10-2026 01-11-2026 02-11-2026 03-11-2026 04-11-2026 05-11-2026 06-11-2026 07-11-2026
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Active Installs Growth

Active Installs 0,000,000+
Growth +0.0%
Peak 0,000,000

Downloads Growth

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Reviews & Ratings

4.3
8 reviews
Overall 86%
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Security History

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Plugin Details

Version
4.3.2
Last Updated
Sep 24, 2026
Requires WP
5.4+
Tested Up To
7.1
PHP Version
N/A
Author
Ankit Panchal

Support & Rating

Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.3
Reviews
8
Support Threads
0
Resolved
0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site administrators and content editors who use the Block Editor (Gutenberg) on WordPress 5.4 and above. It solves the problem of the editor launching in fullscreen mode by default, disabling that behavior automatically without requiring any configuration.

  • Disables Block Editor fullscreen mode
  • Zero configuration required
  • Lightweight with no performance impact
  • Compatible with latest WordPress version

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

It needs WordPress 5.4 or later, the version that made fullscreen the default.
While the plugin is active, the editor turns fullscreen mode off each time it opens. Deactivate the plugin to use fullscreen mode again.
No. It only runs in the block editor, in your admin.
No. There is nothing to set up.

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