Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

What It Does

This plugin forces the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) out of its distraction-free fullscreen mode and into the standard admin view by default. There are no settings to configure; activating it disables fullscreen mode for all users on the site. It is a single-purpose utility targeting users who find the immersive editor layout disorienting or who want quick access to the admin sidebar while writing.

Who It's For

This plugin is best for content writers, editors, and site builders who prefer the classic admin layout in Gutenberg and find the default fullscreen view cramps their workflow. It suits sites with frequent publishing activity where users need constant access to the admin sidebar, post lists, or other navigation. Multi-author blogs and WooCommerce shop managers who jump between screens while editing will likely appreciate the restored admin chrome.

Who Should Skip It

Users who are comfortable with the fullscreen editor or who have set the default in their profile preferences should skip it, since WordPress already lets you toggle fullscreen mode per user from the editor's options menu. Anyone using a page builder or custom block editor setup that already overrides the editor view will not notice any benefit.

The Bottom Line

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode does one tiny thing and does it well, with a current maintenance record and compatibility that beats most larger plugins. Its narrow scope is both its strength and its limitation, so the 73.83 overall score reflects solid execution on a marginal feature. Activate it if the fullscreen default genuinely bugs you; everyone else can simply uncheck the box in the editor preferences.

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