Open the block editor with the WordPress admin menu in view, instead of fullscreen. No settings: activate it and you're done.
Alternatives to BlockUX Workflow – Upgrade the WordPress Block Editor
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A calmer, cleaner WordPress block editor — with Find & Replace, undo-on-delete, and clear formatting. Lightweight, no front-end impact.
Makes the core Table block easier to edit: move between cells with Tab and Enter, and add, move, or delete rows and columns from handles.
Make content updates easier. Now supporting Custom Post Types. Clients and teams can update live pages safely with zero wp-admin training.
VisiBlocksv0.2.2
Make the WordPress block editor's hidden editing affordances visible and discoverable.
Govern Gutenberg block visibility and settings by user role for a cleaner editor and fewer publishing mistakes.
Advanced Editor Toolsv5.10.1
Extends and enhances the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor (TinyMCE).
Mapoza Editor Controlv1.0.1
Control the block editor and classic editor per post type with a simple settings page.
A full-featured image editor for the Gutenberg block editor, powered by TOAST UI. Crop, filter, mosaic, and add text — right inside WordPress.
Disable Gutenberg block editor & restore classic TinyMCE legacy editor per post type (Posts, Pages) with zero bloat and 100% speed.