Customize the WordPress administration area by managing admin menus, branding, dashboard widgets, and custom admin pages.
Alternatives to CMS Dashboard
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Error Log Monitorv1.7.13
Adds a Dashboard widget that displays the latest messages from your PHP error log. It can also send logged errors to email.
White Label CMSv2.7.14
Customise dashboard panels and branding, hide menus plus lots more.
Creates a new widget for listing section-based navigation -- essential for contextual navigation. Also implements a template function and a shortcode.
User Access Hubv1.0.4
The User Access Hub is a service that allows administrators to manage users, user access, and roles across a network of CMS sites.
Improve WordPress performance, strengthen security, simplify administration, and reduce website bloat with a single lightweight plugin.
DashCleanv2.0.1
A WordPress admin optimization plugin. Clean the dashboard, control menus, optimize performance, and manage client experiences safely.
Simple LaunchPadv3.1.6
WCAG 2.1 AA accessible admin dashboard with quick-access buttons to all WordPress areas—perfect for screen reader users.
BlackBird Adminv1.0.1
A modern WordPress admin theme that replaces the default dashboard with a clean, fast, and professional interface.
Adds responsive horizontal scrolling to wide admin tables for easier use on smaller screens.