diff --git a/e107_admin/admin.php b/e107_admin/admin.php
index 09003add2..087d4c109 100644
--- a/e107_admin/admin.php
+++ b/e107_admin/admin.php
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ class admin_start
 	function __construct()
 	{
 
-		if(!getperms('0')) // don't display this tuff to regular admins only main admin.
+		if(!getperms('0') || varset($_GET['mode']) === 'customize') // don't display this tuff to regular admins only main admin.
 		{
 			return null;
 		}