WordPress MU-Plugins Pack

4 lightweight, zero-config must-use plugins for cleaner dashboards and better UX

Perfect for developers who hate bloat and love control.

All files are true MU-plugins – just drop them in wp-content/mu-plugins/ and they work instantly. No activation needed.

1. disable-site-health.php

// Completely removes Site Health from the admin menu and all dashboard notifications

What it does:

Removes "Site Health" from Tools menu Hides the Site Health widget on Dashboard Suppresses all critical/notice banners Zero performance impact

Use case: Agencies & production sites that already monitor health externally.

2. shortbread-breadcrumbs.php

// Adds custom breadcrumbs options under Settings > breadcrumbs

Admin settings allow for control of color and padding.

Embedable via shortcode provided in admin settings.

Full settings page → Settings → Breadcrumbs Live color pickers (link / hover / text) Individual padding controls (top / right / bottom / left) Font size in em (scales perfectly) One shortcode: [shortbread_breadcrumbs] Works everywhere: pages, posts, widgets, Elementor, Oxygen, PHP

3. Classic Editor For Posts and CPTs

// Activate Classic editor for posts and custom post Types

Gutenberg editor will still be used on all page editors.

Use case: Useful when you just need classic editor options for blog posts, job listings, team member profiles and other post types.

4. Classic Editor mini

// Has the same function as 'Classic Editor for Posts and CPTs' except this is the ultra-minimal version

Do not use both classic editor mu-plugins.

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin's GitHub repository or WordPress support forums.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

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