diff --git a/docs/.vitepress/config.ts b/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
index 76bef3e..f2cc9d0 100644
--- a/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
+++ b/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ export default defineConfig({
       { text: "Examples", link: "/examples/" },
       { text: "Overlay Testing", link: "/overlay/" },
       {
-        text: "v1.1.22",
+        text: "v1.1.25",
         items: [{ text: "Changelog", link: "/changelog" }],
       },
     ],
diff --git a/docs/api/helpers/ui-helper.md b/docs/api/helpers/ui-helper.md
index 5452029..53d8efb 100644
--- a/docs/api/helpers/ui-helper.md
+++ b/docs/api/helpers/ui-helper.md
@@ -24,6 +24,14 @@ async waitForLoad(timeout?: number): Promise<void>
 ```
 Wait for page to fully load.
 
+#### `dismissQuickstartIfVisible()`
+```typescript
+async dismissQuickstartIfVisible(options?: {
+  waitHiddenMs?: number;
+}): Promise<void>
+```
+If the RHDH quickstart drawer is open, clicks its **Hide** button and waits for the control to disappear. Does nothing when the button is not visible. Use before catalog search or other UI that the drawer can cover. Default `waitHiddenMs` is `5000`.
+
 ### Verification Methods
 
 #### `verifyHeading()`
diff --git a/docs/changelog.md b/docs/changelog.md
index a62bbd3..0803531 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.md
+++ b/docs/changelog.md
@@ -2,7 +2,13 @@
 
 All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
-## [1.1.24] - Current
+## [1.1.25] - Current
+
+### Added
+
+- **`UIhelper.dismissQuickstartIfVisible()`**: Optionally closes the RHDH quickstart drawer when its **Hide** control is visible, so e2e tests are not blocked by the overlay. Optional `waitHiddenMs` (default `5000`) controls how long to wait for the button to become hidden after click.
+
+## [1.1.24]
 
 ### Added
 
diff --git a/docs/guide/helpers/ui-helper.md b/docs/guide/helpers/ui-helper.md
index 807df35..12417ff 100644
--- a/docs/guide/helpers/ui-helper.md
+++ b/docs/guide/helpers/ui-helper.md
@@ -29,6 +29,17 @@ await uiHelper.waitForLoad();
 await uiHelper.waitForLoad(10000); // Custom timeout
 ```
 
+### `dismissQuickstartIfVisible(options?)`
+
+When the [quickstart](https://github.com/redhat-developer/rhdh-plugins/tree/main/workspaces/quickstart) plugin opens its drawer (for example after login), it can sit over the catalog, search field, or other controls. This method clicks **Hide** only if that button is visible, then waits for it to go away; otherwise it returns immediately.
+
+```typescript
+await uiHelper.dismissQuickstartIfVisible();
+await uiHelper.dismissQuickstartIfVisible({ waitHiddenMs: 10_000 });
+```
+
+Typical use is right after navigation or login, before assertions or interactions that need an unobstructed main view.
+
 ## Verification Methods
 
 ### `verifyHeading(heading, timeout?)`
diff --git a/docs/overlay/reference/patterns.md b/docs/overlay/reference/patterns.md
index 9435035..37d5672 100644
--- a/docs/overlay/reference/patterns.md
+++ b/docs/overlay/reference/patterns.md
@@ -205,6 +205,16 @@ await uiHelper.searchInputPlaceholder("Search...", "query");
 await uiHelper.selectMuiBox("Category", "Option 1");
 ```
 
+### Dismiss quickstart drawer
+
+When the RHDH quickstart plugin shows its drawer, it can cover catalog search and other controls. Call this after login or navigation if needed (it is a no-op when **Hide** is not visible):
+
+```typescript
+await uiHelper.dismissQuickstartIfVisible();
+```
+
+See [UIhelper](/guide/helpers/ui-helper) and [UIhelper API](/api/helpers/ui-helper).
+
 ## Table Patterns
 
 ### Verify Table Rows
diff --git a/docs/overlay/test-structure/spec-files.md b/docs/overlay/test-structure/spec-files.md
index b53301e..51e4aad 100644
--- a/docs/overlay/test-structure/spec-files.md
+++ b/docs/overlay/test-structure/spec-files.md
@@ -312,6 +312,7 @@ Common methods from `UIhelper`:
 | `clickButton(name)` | Click button by name |
 | `clickLink(text)` | Click link by text |
 | `waitForLoad()` | Wait for page load |
+| `dismissQuickstartIfVisible()` | Close quickstart drawer if **Hide** is visible |
 
 See [UIhelper API](/api/helpers/ui-helper) for full reference.
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d3c97c7..94b19c0 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@red-hat-developer-hub/e2e-test-utils",
-  "version": "1.1.24",
+  "version": "1.1.25",
   "description": "Test utilities for RHDH E2E tests",
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
   "repository": {
diff --git a/src/playwright/helpers/ui-helper.ts b/src/playwright/helpers/ui-helper.ts
index 382ad38..bfa91bc 100644
--- a/src/playwright/helpers/ui-helper.ts
+++ b/src/playwright/helpers/ui-helper.ts
@@ -23,6 +23,22 @@ export class UIhelper {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Closes the quickstart drawer when the "Hide" button is visible (RHDH quickstart plugin),
+   * so it does not cover catalog or other UI under test.
+   */
+  async dismissQuickstartIfVisible(options?: { waitHiddenMs?: number }) {
+    const waitHiddenMs = options?.waitHiddenMs ?? 5000;
+    const quickstartHide = this.page.getByRole("button", { name: "Hide" });
+    if (await quickstartHide.isVisible()) {
+      await quickstartHide.click();
+      await quickstartHide.waitFor({
+        state: "hidden",
+        timeout: waitHiddenMs,
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
   async verifyComponentInCatalog(kind: string, expectedRows: string[]) {
     await this.openSidebar("Catalog");
     await this.selectMuiBox("Kind", kind);