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Admin Menu Visibility

Show or hide admin menu items in WP admin

by Ali Raza · github.com/amrshah/wp-plugin-admin-menu-visibility

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/amrshah/wp-plugin-admin-menu-visibility/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/amrshah/wp-plugin-admin-menu-visibility ↗

A simple plugin that lets administrators hide or show specific WordPress admin menu items — excluding "Settings" for safety.

== Description ==

Admin Menu Visibility (No Hide Settings) allows site administrators to simplify the WordPress dashboard by hiding selected top-level admin menu items such as Posts, Pages, Media, Plugins, Tools, etc.

This is especially useful for:

  • Client sites where only certain features should be accessible.
  • Custom dashboards where you want to remove clutter.
  • Non-technical users who need a minimal admin interface.

The Settings menu is excluded by design so it cannot be accidentally hidden — ensuring you always have access to plugin settings and global site options.

Features

  • Choose which menu items to hide from the admin sidebar.
  • Changes apply instantly to all users.
  • Safe — cannot hide “Settings”.
  • Lightweight and does not modify core files.
  • 100% native WordPress API.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/admin-menu-visibility-no-hide-settings/.
  2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins page in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings → Admin Menu Visibility.
  4. Select which menu items you want to hide and click Save Changes.
  5. Reload your dashboard to see the effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I re-show a hidden menu item?

Yes! Just uncheck the item in Settings → Admin Menu Visibility and save changes. The menu will reappear instantly.

Why can’t I hide “Settings”?

To prevent locking yourself out of the plugin controls or key WordPress settings, “Settings” is intentionally excluded.

Does this affect user roles differently?

In this version, it applies globally to all users. A future update will allow per-role visibility control.

== Changelog ==

1.1

  • Added protection to exclude "Settings" menu from hiding.
  • Improved sanitization for hidden menu list.

1.0

  • Initial release — hide or show any top-level admin menu item.

== Upgrade Notice ==

Upgrading to version 1.1 ensures the “Settings” menu cannot be accidentally hidden, preventing admin lockout.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You are free to modify and redistribute it.

Credits

Developed by the AmrShah

For support, improvements, or contributions, please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

Developer Contact

For professional WordPress development, performance optimization, or custom plugin work,
contact Amr Shah - creator of this plugin and lead developer at AlamiaSoft.

We build scalable tools, custom dashboards, and performance-focused WordPress/custom solutions for businesses worldwide.