Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode

Disable the Block Editor fullscreen mode by default in WordPress 5.4+. Lightweight, no settings needed — just activate and it works.

1K active installs v4.2.0 PHP + WP 5.4+ Updated Feb 24, 2026
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "disable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode" plugin, version 4.2.0, exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of dangerous functions, file operations, and external HTTP requests is commendable. All SQL queries are properly prepared, and output is consistently escaped, indicating good coding practices for preventing common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.

The plugin also demonstrates a focus on security by including nonce checks. The minimal attack surface, with no AJAX handlers, REST API routes, or shortcodes, further reduces the potential for exploits. The plugin's vulnerability history is clean, with no recorded CVEs, suggesting a consistent track record of security awareness from its developers.

While the static analysis shows no critical or high-severity issues, the lack of capability checks on any potential entry points (though none are explicitly found) could be a theoretical concern if the plugin were to evolve. However, based on the current data, the plugin appears to be very secure, with no immediate or significant risks identified.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped2 total outputs
Attack Surface

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 6
actionadmin_initdisable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode.php:52
actionadmin_noticesdisable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode.php:53
actionadmin_noticesdisable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode.php:54
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsdisable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode.php:58
actionadmin_noticesdisable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode.php:88
actionadmin_initdisable-block-editor-fullscreen-mode.php:106
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 24, 2026
PHP min version
Downloads50K

Community Trust

Rating86/100
Number of ratings8
Active installs1K
Developer Profile

Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode Developer Profile

Ankit Panchal

7 plugins · 21K total installs

79
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
701 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Disable Block Editor FullScreen mode