diff --git a/packages/@sanity/desk-tool/src/pane/documentPaneFooterActions.js b/packages/@sanity/desk-tool/src/pane/documentPaneFooterActions.js
index 3c4181a07e7..1e2bcc51318 100644
--- a/packages/@sanity/desk-tool/src/pane/documentPaneFooterActions.js
+++ b/packages/@sanity/desk-tool/src/pane/documentPaneFooterActions.js
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ export function getDocumentPaneFooterActions(props) {
   const isNonexistent = !draft && !published
 
   const actions = [
-    {
+    enabledActions.includes('publish') && {
       color: 'primary',
       disabled:
         isCreatingDraft ||