Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode
Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode, activated by default in WordPress 5.4.
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Disable WordPress Block Editor… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Disable WordPress Block Edi… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 |
| disable | >100 |
| fullscreen | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscre…
From the official readme · v1.0.9Description
Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode, activated by default in WordPress 5.4.
Full credit to Jean-Baptiste Audras for his blog on how to do this.
https://jeanbaptisteaudras.com/en/2020/03/disable-block-editor-default-fullscreen-mode-in-wordpress-5-4/
Active Contributors
Credits
Installation
- Upload
we-disable-fsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s all (no further configuration required)
Removal Instructions
- Deactivate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Delete the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s all (plugin doesn’t use the database so there is nothing to cleanup)
Frequently asked questions
Settings
There are none, just activate and it works
Database
This plugin doesn’t use the database at all
Older WordPress Versions
No, it won’t do anything on older versions and no guarenteee that it won’t break your site if you do install it
Issues/Bugs/Features
Go to Plugin GitHub Page Create an Issue I will endevor to resolve issues as soon as time permits
Changelog
This version fixes a deprecated warning in PHP 7. Upgrade before support is dropped.
1.0.9
Feb 15, 2022
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.9
* Removed static functions and used $this
1.0.8
Aug 1, 2021
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.8
1.0.7
April 29, 2021
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.7.1
1.0.6
February 5, 2021
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.6.1
1.0.5
October 24, 2020
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.5.1
1.0.4
June 10, 2020
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.4.2
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FAQ
Disable WordPress Block Editor Full…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Disable WordPress Block Editor… free?
Yes. Disable WordPress Block Editor… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disable WordPress Block Editor… safe to use in 2026?
Disable WordPress Block Editor… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable WordPress Block Editor…?
Disable WordPress Block Editor… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,910 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable WordPress Block Editor… work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable WordPress Block Editor… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Disable WordPress Block Editor… need?
Disable WordPress Block Editor… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Disable WordPress Block Editor… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on February 16, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes Disable WordPress Block Editor…?
Disable WordPress Block Editor… is developed and maintained by Martin Wedepohl.
What are the best alternatives to Disable WordPress Block Editor…?
The most popular alternatives to Disable WordPress Block Editor… are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).
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