Admin

Disable Dashboard Widgets (Selective)

Choose which default dashboard widgets to disable including At a Glance, Activity, Quick Draft, and third-party plugin widgets for cleaner focused interface

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Key Features

Choose which default dashboard widgets to disable including At a Glance, Activity, Quick Draft, and third-party plugin widgets for cleaner focused interface

  • Selective widget disabling
  • Remove unwanted dashboard widgets
  • Maintains consistent dashboard
  • Simplified user experience

Real-World Use Cases

Client-Specific Dashboard

Remove WordPress news, PHP update, and plugin notifications for non-technical clients who find them confusing or overwhelming.

Security Compliance

Hide version information and system status widgets from lower-level users as part of security hardening measures.

Focused Content Dashboard

Show only At a Glance and Quick Draft widgets for bloggers, hiding everything else to minimize distractions.

How to Use

Select which dashboard widgets to disable in the module settings.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Streamlines admin workflow and efficiency

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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