diff --git a/docs/sources/datasources/loki/query-editor/index.md b/docs/sources/datasources/loki/query-editor/index.md
index 9beeea1ca21..28a9948489b 100644
--- a/docs/sources/datasources/loki/query-editor/index.md
+++ b/docs/sources/datasources/loki/query-editor/index.md
@@ -125,9 +125,9 @@ To re-order operations manually, drag the operation box by its name and drop it
 
 In same cases the query editor can detect which operations would be most appropriate for a selected log stream. In such cases it will show a hint next to the `+ Operations` button. Click on the hint to add the operations to your query.
 
-### Explain mode
+### Explain query
 
-Explain mode helps with understanding the query. It shows a step by step explanation of all query parts and the operations.
+This section is only shown if the `Explain query` switch from the query editor top toolbar is set to `on`. It shows a step by step explanation of all query parts and the operations.
 
 ### Raw query
 
diff --git a/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.test.tsx b/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.test.tsx
index 69df9eae73a..28efdb5e183 100644
--- a/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.test.tsx
+++ b/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.test.tsx
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ describe('LokiQueryEditorSelector', () => {
   it('Can enable explain', async () => {
     renderWithMode(QueryEditorMode.Builder);
     expect(screen.queryByText(EXPLAIN_LABEL_FILTER_CONTENT)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
-    screen.getByLabelText('Explain').click();
+    screen.getByLabelText('Explain query').click();
     expect(await screen.findByText(EXPLAIN_LABEL_FILTER_CONTENT)).toBeInTheDocument();
   });
 
diff --git a/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.tsx b/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.tsx
index 36ac3174b7f..771103990e7 100644
--- a/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.tsx
+++ b/public/app/plugins/datasource/loki/components/LokiQueryEditor.tsx
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ export const LokiQueryEditor = React.memo<LokiQueryEditorProps>((props) => {
             Label browser
           </Button>
         </Stack>
-        <QueryHeaderSwitch label="Explain" value={explain} onChange={onExplainChange} />
+        <QueryHeaderSwitch label="Explain query" value={explain} onChange={onExplainChange} />
         <FlexItem grow={1} />
         {app !== CoreApp.Explore && (
           <Button