Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode
v1.0.9by Martin Wedepohl · updated 4 years ago
Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode, activated by default in WordPress 5.4.
- Rank
- #24,855
- Up539 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 30
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,966 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode at a glance
Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode is a WordPress plugin by Martin Wedepohl with 30+ active installs, the #24,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.9 came out on Feb 16, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 40 plugins tagged “fullscreen”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats54 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 30 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,855 · up 186 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,855 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,394 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,319 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,815 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,572 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,247 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,382 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,841 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,032 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,041 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -15.63% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.13% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25032 → #25319Downloads +0%Installs 30+ → 20+
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 12, 2020
- Last updated
- Feb 16, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode
How many websites use Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode?
Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode been downloaded?
1,966 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode last updated?
Version 1.0.9 came out on Feb 16, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode have?
No one has reviewed Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode?
The plugins most like Disable WordPress Block Editor Fullscreen Mode, by the tags they share, are Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode (1K+), Classic Editor (8M+) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 30 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | Martin Wedepohl |
| First released | May 12, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.9 |
| Requires WP | 5.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
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