=== SCAD - Custom Admin Dashboard === Contributors: hannesklingvall Tags: dashboard, admin, custom dashboard, admin panel, shortcuts Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.5 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html A modern, customizable WordPress admin dashboard. Clean interface, quick access shortcuts, and intuitive workflow. == Description == SCAD (Simple Custom Admin Dashboard) transforms your WordPress admin into a beautiful, efficient workspace. Perfect for content creators, agencies, and store owners who want a better admin experience. **🎯 Free Features:** * **Custom Dashboard** - Replace the default WP dashboard with shortcuts to your most-used admin pages * **Modern Design** - Clean, professional interface with light/dark/auto color schemes * **Quick Access Cards** - One-click shortcuts to Posts, Media, Pages, Comments, WooCommerce, and more * **Fully Responsive** - Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile * **White Label** - Customize menu titles and welcome text * **Easy Setup** - Works out of the box with sensible defaults **💎 Pro Features (separate plugin):** * **Notifications** - See plugin updates, pending comments and form submissions at a glance * **Admin Menu Styling** - Custom background, text, hover and active colors for the sidebar * **Widgets** - WooCommerce stats and Quick Actions on your dashboard * **Custom Shortcuts** - Add your own cards linking to any URL * **Drag & Drop** - Reorder cards with drag and drop * **Export / Import** - Save your setup and deploy it to any site in seconds * **Custom Color Theme** - Create a fully custom color scheme Pro is available as a separate add-on at [hannesklingvall.se/scad-plugin/](https://hannesklingvall.se/scad-plugin/) **🔌 Works Great With:** * WooCommerce * Gravity Forms * WP Super Cache / W3 Total Cache / WP Rocket * Elementor **🛡️ Security First:** * Follows WordPress coding standards * All inputs sanitized and escaped * Nonce verification on all AJAX requests * Capability checks throughout * No data collection or tracking == Installation == **Automatic Installation:** 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Go to Plugins → Add New 3. Search for "SCAD Custom Admin Dashboard" 4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate" **Manual Installation:** 1. Download the plugin zip file 2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin 3. Choose the zip file and click "Install Now" 4. Activate the plugin **After Activation:** 1. Go to "My Dashboard" in your admin menu 2. Visit Settings to customize colors and which shortcuts appear 3. Enjoy your new dashboard! == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is this plugin free? = Yes! The free version includes the custom dashboard with shortcuts, color schemes (light/dark/auto), and white label customization. Pro features are available as a separate add-on. = Will this replace my existing dashboard? = By default, no. You can access your custom dashboard from the new menu item. Pro users can enable auto-redirect in settings to skip the default WP dashboard. = Can I customize which shortcuts appear? = Yes! Go to Settings → Buttons tab and check/uncheck which shortcuts you want to see. = Does it work with WooCommerce? = Yes! The plugin automatically detects WooCommerce and adds relevant shortcuts. = Can I change the colors? = Yes! The plugin includes Light, Dark, and Auto color schemes in the free version. = Does it work on multiple sites? = Yes! The free version can be used on unlimited sites. = Will this slow down my site? = No! The plugin only loads on admin pages. It will not affect your site's front-end performance at all. == Screenshots == 1. The custom dashboard in light mode — clean cards for quick access to your most-used admin pages. 2. The custom dashboard in dark mode. 3. Pro version of the dashboard with the Quick Actions widget (clear cache, update plugins, run WP-Cron and more). 4. Pro settings — Admin Menu tab for customizing the WordPress sidebar colors. 5. Free settings — Colors tab with light, dark and auto color scheme options. 6. Pro settings — Notifications tab showing available Pro features with the upgrade prompt at the bottom. == Changelog == = 1.0.5 - 2026-03-24 = * Fixed: Third-party admin notices (e.g. Elementor, plugin update banners) no longer overlay the custom dashboard or settings page = 1.0.4 - 2026-02-19 = * Fixed: Text domain updated to match plugin slug (klingvall-custom-admin-dashboard) * Fixed: Removed inline script/style tags — assets now use wp_enqueue/wp_add_inline_style properly * Fixed: Replaced pro-gating (disabled inputs, lock wrappers) with informational Pro upsell pages * Fixed: Admin menu styling now correctly only applies when Pro add-on is active * Fixed: Sanitization file cleaned up — no Swedish strings, debug comments removed * Improved: Code quality and full WordPress.org guideline compliance = 1.0.3 - 2026-02-12 = * Fixed: Custom dashboard color scheme now applies correctly * Fixed: Improved color sanitization for theme settings = 1.0.2 - 2026-02-12 = * Fixed: Color settings now save correctly = 1.0.1 - 2026-02-12 = * Fixed: Settings page rendering improvements = 1.0.0 - 2026-02-12 = * Initial release == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.5 = Bugfix: Third-party admin notices no longer overlay the dashboard or settings page. = 1.0.4 = Important compliance update: fixes text domain, script/style enqueuing and removes pro feature gating per WordPress.org guidelines. == Privacy == This plugin does not: * Track users * Send data to external servers * Use cookies * Collect any personal information All settings and data stay on your WordPress installation.