diff --git a/packages/block-editor/src/components/block-list/block.js b/packages/block-editor/src/components/block-list/block.js
index 320f63555946c8..6047564abab34b 100644
--- a/packages/block-editor/src/components/block-list/block.js
+++ b/packages/block-editor/src/components/block-list/block.js
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ function BlockListBlock( {
 		! isEmptyDefaultBlock;
 	// We render block movers and block settings to keep them tabbale even if hidden
 	const shouldRenderMovers =
-		( isSelected || hoverArea === ( isRTL ? 'right' : 'left' ) ) &&
+		isSelected &&
 		! showEmptyBlockSideInserter &&
 		! isPartOfMultiSelection &&
 		! isTypingWithinBlock;