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Disable Welcome Messages and Tips
Hide Welcome Messages and Tips, and disable default full screen mode in the Gutenberg Block Editor
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 13
- Active installs
- 700+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 3 Dec 2025
- Added
- Jul 2020
- Requires WP
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.7
- Downloads
- 114,389
Our analysis
AI-assistedDisable Welcome Messages and Tips is a WordPress plugin designed to hide welcome messages and tips in the Gutenberg Block Editor. It also disables the default full-screen mode for a more streamlined editing experience. This plugin is suitable for users who prefer a less cluttered interface while working with the block editor.
The plugin is free and available in the WordPress.org directory. It is authored by Jules Colle and has been tested up to WordPress version 6.9.7. It requires PHP version 5.7 to function properly.
Best for: Users of the Gutenberg Block Editor who prefer a simplified editing interface.
What it does well
- ✓Hides welcome messages and tips in the Gutenberg Block Editor
- ✓Disables default full-screen mode
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Compatible with WordPress version 6.9.7
- ✓Author is Jules Colle
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or customisation options
Verdict
This plugin provides a straightforward solution for those looking to reduce distractions in the Gutenberg Block Editor. Its functionality is clear, but it may not offer extensive features beyond its primary purpose.
From the developer
Jules Colle's own description of Disable Welcome Messages and Tips, lightly tidied.
Hide Welcome Messages and Tips, and disable default full screen mode in the Gutenberg Block Editor
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