DashLinks – Dashboard Shortcut Buttons

Deskripsyon

DashLinks – Dashboard Shortcut Buttons adds a customizable widget to the WordPress Dashboard so admins can jump to important areas in one click.

Use the plugin settings page to build your own shortcut button set, reorder buttons with drag-and-drop, and style the widget to match your admin theme.

Main Features

  • Custom buttons with links set by the user.
  • Custom dashboard widget title.
  • Configurable button grid with 1-10 columns.
  • Drag-and-drop button ordering.
  • Dashicon picker for each button.
  • Fully customizable button appearance and style.
  • Per-button link target behavior (open in same tab or new tab).
  • Optional row fill behavior for incomplete rows.

Appearance controls

  • Button colors (normal and hover)
  • Text color, font size, and font weight
  • Icon size, spacing, and icon position (left, top, right, bottom)
  • Button padding, button gap, and shadows
  • Live preview in settings, including dashboard column preview modes.

Default shortcuts are included for common actions like View Site, New Post, Media Library, Plugins, and Settings.

Development & Support

This plugin is fully developed by Chris P.(exp7) [Github], mainly after a specific use case for personal use and it is published as is, with no quarantees of future updates or support included.

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Pag-install

  1. Search DashLinks exp7 and install it through the WordPress Plugins page, or Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate DashLinks – Dashboard Shortcut Buttons through the Plugins page in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings > DashLinks to configure your shortcuts and styles.
  4. Open the Dashboard to view and use your shortcut widget.

FAQ

Can I add custom or external link buttons?

Yes. Each button is fully customizable and accepts any link you add.

Can I control how the buttons look?

Yes. You can customize layout, spacing, colors, typography, icon position, and shadows from the settings page.

Can I reorder buttons?

Yes. The Buttons section supports drag-and-drop sorting.

Can buttons open in a new tab?

Yes. Each button has a “new tab” option.

Who can manage the plugin settings?

Users with the manage_options capability (typically Administrators).

What happens if I delete the plugin?

On uninstall, the plugin removes its saved settings options from the database.

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Changelog

1.0.4

  • UI fixes.

1.0.3

  • Bug fixes.

1.0.2

  • Fixes & structure.

1.0.1

  • Small fixes & cleanup.

1.0.0

  • Initial public release.