SF Restrict FSE Site Editor
Enables the FSE Site Editor only for selected administrator users (Restrict FSE Site Editor).
Solid choice
SF Restrict FSE Site Editor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SF Restrict FSE Site Editor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | >100 |
| fse | #44 |
| restrict | >100 |
| site editor | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About SF Restrict FSE Site Editor
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Enables the FSE Site Editor only for selected administrator users.
Are you a web agency, a freelancer or a web developer, who uses block themes with the site editor and necessarily needs to give the client an administrator user, but would like to avoid a mess on his part?
With this plugin, you have the option of enabling the FSE Site Editor only with your administrator user or with as many administrator users as you wish (like a super user).
Author Plugin Website
Here you can find other premium plugins:
Stefano Fattori – WordPress Plugins
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/sf-restrict-fse-site-editordirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Click on Settings > SF Restrict FSE Site Editor submenu admin page
- Selects the administrator users who will be able to use the FSE Site Editor
Frequently asked questions
Is this plugin compatible with all themes?
Yes, this plugin is compatible with block themes (FSE) which enable the site editor
Can another administrator user modify selected users?
Yes, all selected administrator users have the same level of privileges on the plugin, as if they all collaborated with each other, so any administrator user can add or remove another administrator user
Who has access to the site editor?
In WordPress by default, only administrator users have access to the site editor, this plugin allows you to disable access to the site editor for other administrator users, e.g. who are not part of the theme or website development team
Changelog
1.0.1
- Fix prefix class and functions
1.0.0
- First Release ( All works fine ;-)! )
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FAQ
SF Restrict FSE Site Editor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is SF Restrict FSE Site Editor free?
Yes. SF Restrict FSE Site Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SF Restrict FSE Site Editor safe to use in 2026?
SF Restrict FSE Site Editor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SF Restrict FSE Site Editor?
SF Restrict FSE Site Editor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 824 times since it launched in March 2025. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does SF Restrict FSE Site Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SF Restrict FSE Site Editor up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does SF Restrict FSE Site Editor need?
SF Restrict FSE Site Editor requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SF Restrict FSE Site Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 15, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes SF Restrict FSE Site Editor?
SF Restrict FSE Site Editor is developed and maintained by Stefano.
What are the best alternatives to SF Restrict FSE Site Editor?
The most popular alternatives to SF Restrict FSE Site Editor are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).
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