Install
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/kanki34/devforge-admin-cleaner/archive/refs/heads/main.zipThe ultimate WordPress admin customization toolkit. Clean up your dashboard, optimize performance, customize admin area, and take full control of WordPress admin.
Description
Admin Toolkit is a comprehensive WordPress admin customization and optimization plugin. Clean up your dashboard, hide unwanted widgets, optimize performance, customize admin toolbar, enable maintenance mode, and so much more - all from one powerful interface.
Perfect for developers, agencies, and site owners who want a cleaner, faster, and more professional WordPress admin experience.
🎯 Free Features
Dashboard Management
- Hide any dashboard widget (WordPress core, plugins, themes)
- Custom widget detection and management
- Persistent widget list (never lose hidden widgets)
- Clean, organized dashboard interface
Admin Toolbar Control
- Hide WordPress logo, site name, updates, comments
- Remove "New" (+) menu
- Hide search bar
- Completely hide toolbar in admin or frontend
General Admin Cleanup
- Hide Screen Options tab
- Hide Help tab
- Hide all admin notices
- Hide update notices
Login Redirect
- Custom redirect URLs per user role
- Redirect after login based on role
- Perfect for client sites
Disable Unused Features
- Disable comments globally
- Remove emojis
- Disable RSS feeds
- Disable XML-RPC
- Disable Gutenberg editor
- Hide WordPress version
- And more...
Maintenance Mode
- Show maintenance page to visitors
- Custom title and message
- Custom background color
- Background image support
- Logged-in users can still access site
Performance Optimization
- Heartbeat Control - Reduce server load
- Custom heartbeat intervals for dashboard and editor
- Disable heartbeat on frontend
- Optimize WordPress performance
Admin Announcements
- Create announcements for all admin users
- Show as dashboard widget or admin notice
- Multiple styles (info, success, warning, error)
- Dismissible or persistent options
Database Cleanup
- Clean post revisions
- Remove auto-drafts
- Delete expired transients
- Empty trash and spam
- Optimize database tables
🚀 Pro Features (Upgrade to unlock)
Command Palette
- Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P anywhere in admin
- Search posts, pages, users instantly
- Jump to any admin page
- Quick actions & shortcuts
Menu Editor
- Drag & drop menu reordering
- Rename menu items
- Change menu icons
- Role-based menu visibility
Dashboard Widget Builder
- Create custom widgets
- Text/HTML, RSS, Stats widgets
- Quick shortcuts widget
- Personal notes widget
Admin Theme & Dark Mode
- Dark mode with one click
- Custom color schemes
- Custom accent colors
- Per-user dark mode toggle
Login Page Customizer
- Custom login logo
- Background image & colors
- Custom CSS
- Custom login message
- Editable link texts and colors
White Label
- Custom admin logo
- Custom footer text
- Hide WordPress branding
Role Editor
- Create custom user roles
- Edit role capabilities
- Clone existing roles
- Full capability management
Duplicate Posts
- One-click post/page duplication
- Copies all meta, taxonomies, featured image
- Bulk duplicate support
- Duplicate link in admin bar
Media Cleanup
- Scan for unused media files
- Preview before deleting
- Bulk selection & deletion
- Disk space freed indicator
Admin Columns
- Add custom columns to post lists
- Featured Image, Post ID, Word Count
- Last Modified, Page Template
- Custom Field columns
Security Tweaks
- Disable file editor
- Hide login errors
- Limit login attempts
- Custom login URL
Activity Log
- Track user actions
- Login/logout monitoring
- Post change tracking
- Exportable logs
Login History
- Track all login attempts
- IP address, browser, OS detection
- Failed login tracking
- Exportable history
Export/Import
- Backup all settings
- Transfer between sites
- JSON format
Installation
- Upload
devforge-admin-cleanerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
- Go to Admin Toolkit in the admin menu
- Start customizing your admin area!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this affect my site's frontend?
No. This plugin only modifies the WordPress admin area. Your frontend remains completely unchanged.
Can I hide dashboard widgets from plugins?
Yes! Admin Toolkit can detect and hide widgets from any plugin or theme, including Elementor, WooCommerce, and others.
How do I enable maintenance mode?
Go to Cleanup → Maintenance Mode, enable it, and customize the message. Logged-in users will still see the site normally.
Does this work with multisite?
Yes, Admin Toolkit works with both single-site and multisite installations.
Can I customize the login page?
Yes! This is a Pro feature. Upgrade to customize login logo, background, colors, and more.
How do I upgrade to Pro?
Click the "Upgrade to Pro" button in the plugin settings, or visit the upgrade link in the sidebar.
Screenshots
- Dashboard Widget Management - Hide any widget with one click
- Admin Toolbar Control - Customize what appears in the toolbar
- Maintenance Mode - Custom maintenance page with colors and images
- Heartbeat Control - Optimize WordPress performance
- Admin Announcements - Create notices for users
- Disable Features - Turn off unused WordPress features
- Login Redirect - Custom redirects per role
- Database Cleanup - Clean up and optimize your database
Changelog
2.5.0
- NEW: Heartbeat Control added to free version - Optimize admin performance
- NEW: Admin Announcements added to free version - Create notices for users
- IMPROVED: Dashboard widget management - Persistent widget list, never lose hidden widgets
- IMPROVED: Better widget detection and categorization
- FIXED: Widget list persistence issues
- FIXED: Various UI improvements
2.1.0
- NEW: Admin Menu Editor with drag & drop (Pro)
- NEW: Dashboard Widget Builder (Pro)
- NEW: Dark Mode and color schemes (Pro)
- NEW: Role Editor (Pro)
- NEW: Admin Columns (Pro)
2.0.0
- Complete redesign with Clean System UI
- Added maintenance mode
- Added database cleanup tools
- Improved performance
1.0.0
- Initial release
Upgrade Notice
2.5.0
Major update! Heartbeat Control and Admin Announcements now available in free version. Plus many improvements to dashboard widget management.