Admin Menu Editor
300,000+ active installs · Rated 4.6/5 · Updated August 19, 2026
A plugin for editing the WordPress admin menu: reorder items by drag and drop, rename them, change icons, hide entries and set who can see each one. It can also create custom menu items, set login and logout redirects and hide plugins from other users. It suits administrators simplifying the dashboard for clients or staff. A free version is available, and a paid Pro version adds per-role controls.
Pros
- Reorder, rename and hide any admin menu item
- Add custom menu entries that point to any dashboard page or external URL
Cons
- Per-role and per-user controls need the Pro version
- The free editor shows Pro upgrade prompts
Topics: Admin Dashboard plugins , Menu plugins
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