Pine Tree Host

DashLinx adds a simple, unobtrusive widget to the WordPress admin dashboard that allows administrators to store up to five frequently used links for quick access.
Links can be added by: 
* Selecting existing Pages, Posts, or any public post type via autocomplete 
* Pasting a full URL (external or internal)
When a raw URL is added, DashLinx attempts to retrieve the page title automatically.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Admin dashboard widget</li>
<li>Supports Pages, Posts, and all public post types</li>
<li>External URLs supported</li>
<li>Automatic title detection for pasted URLs</li>
<li>Links can be deleted (editing is intentionally disabled)</li>
<li>Admin links open in the same tab</li>
<li>Frontend and external links open in a new tab</li>
<li>Accessible and WordPress-native UI (Dashicons, jQuery UI)</li>
</ul>
DashLinx is designed to be fast, minimal, and dependency-free, using only tools already bundled with WordPress core.
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

DashLinx – Admin Dashboard Links Widget

Mogham

Hyper Admin Speed ULTRA applies aggressive performance policies to the WordPress admin area.
Instead of adding UI features, this plugin improves perceived speed by restricting external dependencies and background processes.
It works by:
<ul>
<li>Removing externally loaded scripts and styles inside wp-admin</li>
<li>Blocking external HTTP requests from the admin environment</li>
<li>Disabling WordPress cron requests</li>
<li>Disabling the Heartbeat API</li>
<li>Applying a strict Content Security Policy header</li>
<li>Replacing Gravatar with a local avatar</li>
<li>Cleaning up default dashboard widgets</li>
</ul>
⚠️ Important
This plugin is designed for advanced users and developers only.
Because it blocks external connections and background processes, it may:
<ul>
<li>Prevent plugin and theme updates</li>
<li>Break third-party plugins relying on remote APIs</li>
<li>Disable scheduled tasks</li>
<li>Interfere with plugins that require Heartbeat API</li>
<li>Affect dashboards that depend on remote content</li>
</ul>
Do not use this plugin on production sites unless you fully understand these consequences.

Hyper Admin Speed ULTRA

Hyper Admin Speed ULTRA transforms the WordPress dashboard into a faster, smarter, and more customizable workspace.

DashLinx – Admin Dashboard Links Widget vs Hyper Admin Speed ULTRA