Title: Block editor problem
Last modified: April 2, 2020

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# Block editor problem

 *  Resolved [stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/)
 * (@stuartahamilton)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/)
 * Since the WordPress update I have not been able to edit posts in the block editor
   as haf way down each page, the blocks are blocked (!) by a series of drop down
   menus as in the image link.
    Two of the these are related to plugins – Yoast 
   and Ultimate Social Media Version 2.5.4. If I disable these the dropdowns disappear.
   One is, rather unfortunately, related to the theme I use, which is a real problem
   for such a large site. But one of the dropdowns is actually for the post settings
   themselves. Which I can do nothing about as that’s an actual WP thing. Anyone
   else having this problem? Fixes, advice, anything would be good. I’ve temporarily
   went back to the classic editor but would rather have a proper fix. Many thanks.
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fblock-editor-problem-3%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Plugin Contributor [socialtech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/socialtech/)
 * (@socialtech)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12617505)
 * Thanks for reaching out!
 * Is the issue gone entirely if you disable our USM plugin?
 * If not, then it is not caused by our plugin.
 *  Thread Starter [stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/)
 * (@stuartahamilton)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12617570)
 * If I disable the plugin then the dropdown disappears for the USM but, no, I’m
   99% certain it’s a problem with the new WP release. But they advised to reach
   out to plugin creators to advise them of issue. Thanks.
 *  [prolang](https://wordpress.org/support/users/prolang/)
 * (@prolang)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12617714)
 * Same on my end. Please advise if you have found out something.
 *  Thread Starter [stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/)
 * (@stuartahamilton)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12617814)
 * I posted on the WP support forum but they said it would be helpful if the Plugin
   developer logged a ticket. Fingers crossed.
 *  [prolibformation](https://wordpress.org/support/users/prolibformation/)
 * (@prolibformation)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12617997)
 * Same for me
 *  Plugin Contributor [socialtech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/socialtech/)
 * (@socialtech)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12618500)
 * Ok, let us investigate.
 * We will keep you posted.
 *  Thread Starter [stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/)
 * (@stuartahamilton)
 * [6 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12618544)
 * Much appreciated. Thank you.
 *  Plugin Contributor [socialtech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/socialtech/)
 * (@socialtech)
 * [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12638752)
 * [@prolibformation](https://wordpress.org/support/users/prolibformation/) [@prolang](https://wordpress.org/support/users/prolang/)
   [@stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/) What
   themes are you using?
 *  Thread Starter [stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/)
 * (@stuartahamilton)
 * [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12639912)
 * X – Child Theme: Ethos
 *  Plugin Contributor [socialtech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/socialtech/)
 * (@socialtech)
 * [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12651131)
 * It seems like a conflict with the theme. We cannot check as the theme is premium.
   Please reach out the theme creators and ask them to investigate.
    -  This reply was modified 6 years, 1 month ago by [socialtech](https://wordpress.org/support/users/socialtech/).
 *  Thread Starter [stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/)
 * (@stuartahamilton)
 * [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12651265)
 * Thanks for your help

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 * Last reply from: [stuartahamilton](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stuartahamilton/)
 * Last activity: [6 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-editor-problem-3/#post-12651265)
 * Status: resolved