Full Site Editing in WordPress Explained

Full Site Editing provides deep design control through the block editor, though it remains challenging for users accustomed to traditional themes. medium confidence based on 4 community reports

Full Site Editing provides deep design control through the block editor, though it remains challenging for users accustomed to traditional themes.

Based on 4 community reports.

Linked sources: 4.

Known Issues

Steep learning curve for beginners
Compatibility issues with legacy themes
Performance overhead on complex layouts

Community Q&A

What is Full Site Editing in WordPress?

Full Site Editing (FSE) is a collection of features that allows users to edit every part of their website, including headers, footers, and templates, using the block editor.

Do I need a page builder if I use Full Site Editing?

Not necessarily. FSE provides native block-based design tools that replace many functions previously requiring third-party page builders.

Is Full Site Editing compatible with all themes?

No, FSE requires a block-based theme to function. Traditional themes do not support the full site editing interface.

Reddit Sources

Head of Digital - Feeling burnt out. (r/webdev)
As a freelancer, how much should I charge for a page builder built wordpress site? (r/Wordpress)
Gutenberg impressions and WordCamp Boston, July 2018 (r/Wordpress)
Client wants to switch from Wordpress to Framer, any horror stories? (r/webdev)