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Intuitively harmonize meta box positions and screen column layout for all backend users of your WordPress installation.
<h4>Quick Overview</h4>
<ul>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Switch to a post, a page, a custom post type, or the dashboard</li>
<li>Change the order and position of a meta box (or all of them)</li>
<li>Change the column layout</li>
<li>Switch to a different user (maybe with the help of the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-switching/" rel="ugc">User Switching</a> plugin)</li>
<li>See your changes applied </li>
</ul>
<h4>Installation</h4>
Download and unpack, then move the folder ‘global-meta-box-order’ into your ‘plugins’ folder. Head over to your WordPress installation and activate the plugin in the admin area.
<h4>Rollback</h4>
The plugin doesn’t write anything to the database, it just reads. So it never touches any user settings, but instead filters them on a per request basis. Though all applied changes appear to be permanent from a user’s perspective, they are not. Just deactivate the plugin and see all changes disappear. Activate it again, and they will all be reapplied.
<h4>How It Works</h4>
The plugin operates on a blueprint user whose screen settings for meta boxes (visibility, position and ordering), and column layout are cloned for all other backend users on the fly.
By default, this blueprint user is the first admin user found, so you’ll need to be logged in as that user to globally change screen settings. For how to change the default blueprint user as well as other settings, please refer to the Configuration section below.
<h4>Where It Works</h4>
By default, the plugin kicks in when a user:
<ul>
<li>edits a post</li>
<li>edits a page</li>
<li>edits a custom post type</li>
<li>hits the dashboard</li>
</ul>
<h4>What It Changes</h4>
It will always change
<ul>
<li>the meta boxes visibility, ordering, and column positions</li>
<li>the column layout</li>
</ul>
When told so, it will also
<ul>
<li>remove the screen options box</li>
<li>immobilize all boxes, so they can’t be moved around by your users anymore</li>
</ul>
<h4>Usage</h4>
Log in as your blueprint user. By default, the is the first admin user found in your system.
Select an editing screen (post, page, custom post type) or the dashboard, move the meta boxes around, change their screen settings and the screen’s column layout. Switch to some user to review your settings, switch back to adjust them.
When done, you might want to lock your views down by removing the screen options box and by locking the boxes’ sort order. Your blueprint user, of course, wil not be affected by this.
<h4>Configuration</h4>
The backend integration is kept to a minimum. No navigation entry, no options page, no entry in the database. Instead, the place to go to configure the plugin is your theme’s functions.php.
By the way: You don’t need to configure the plugin. As long as it finds an admin user, it will work just fine.
Preparation
Fire up an editor, load your functions.php, and copy and paste the following code into it. The idea is to have some sort of container to do the configuration in, but do it any way you like.
For brevity, we’ll assume the plugin is loaded and active, so we won’t check for that (see this nice <a href="http://queryloop.com/how-to-detect-if-a-wordpress-plugin-is-active/" rel="nofollow ugc">write-up</a> on QueryLoop on some ways to do it, though).
<pre><code>if (is_admin()) {

 // The path to the configuation is rather long, so let's
 // make us a shorthand.
 class_alias('\GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config', 'MetaBoxConfig');

 // Add MetaBoxConfig below this line
 ...
}
</code></pre>
Now we are ready to add some of the configuration settings below to adjust the plugin’s default behaviour. You might also want to have a look at the example configuration near the end of this document.
Please keep in mind that you need to be logged in as any user but your blueprint user to see a setting applied. Again, the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-switching/" rel="ugc">User Switching</a> plugin might come in handy.
Screens To Operate On
By default, the plugin operates on the post, page, and custom post type editing screens, and the dashboard.
You can change this as follows:
<pre><code>// Operate on post and page screens only, leave the dashboard alone.
// This will still include custom post types.
MetaBoxConfig::$filter = array('post', 'page');

// Exclude custom post types
MetaBoxConfig::$include_cpts = false; 

// Allow custom post types...
MetaBoxConfig::$include_cpts = true; 

// ...but not all of them
MetaBoxConfig::$exclude = array('acme_product');
</code></pre>
MetaBoxConfig in the example above is assumed to be an alias to \GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config as shown in the preparation section above.
Changing the Blueprint User
Register a function that returns a user id, like so:
<pre><code>MetaBoxConfig::$getBlueprintUserId = function () { return 1; };
</code></pre>
Or, more involved:
<pre><code>MetaBoxConfig::$getBlueprintUserId = function () { 

 $user = get_user_by('slug', 'jane');
 return $user ? $user->ID : false; 
};
</code></pre>
MetaBoxConfig in the example above is assumed to be an alias to \GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config as shown in the preparation section above.
Locking Views
By default, all users will be able to interact with the screen options box, and to move around the meta boxes themselves. There is a rationale behind it, but to cut things short, this is how you might want to change it:
<pre><code>// No screen options 
MetaBoxConfig::$remove_screen_options = true;

// Meta boxes can't be moved anymore 
MetaBoxConfig::$lock_meta_box_order = true; 
</code></pre>
MetaBoxConfig in the example above is assumed to be an alias to \GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config as shown in the preparation section above.
Example Configuration
<pre><code>if (is_admin()) {

 // Make sure plugin is active
 if (class_exists('\GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config')) {

 // Make a long name short. 
 class_alias('\GlobalMetaBoxOrder\Config', 'MetaBoxConfig');

 // Settings

 MetaBoxConfig::$filter = array('post', 'page', 'dashboard'); // default
 MetaBoxConfig::$include_cpts = true; // default
 MetaBoxConfig::$getBlueprintUserId = function () { return 1; };
 MetaBoxConfig::$exclude = array('acme_product');
 MetaBoxConfig::$remove_screen_options = true;
 MetaBoxConfig::$lock_meta_box_order = true; 
 }
}
</code></pre>
<h4>On Moving the WYSIWYG Editor</h4>
The position of WordPress’ WYSIWYG editor is fixed, and can’t be changed out of the box (mostly because it lacks a box around it). There are reasons for this, but if you want to have a positionable editor anyway, you might want to have a look at our very own <a href="https://github.com/pontycode/wordpress-movable-editor" rel="nofollow ugc">Movable Editor</a> plugin.
If, on the other hand, if you want to place one specific box above the editor, you might want to check out <a href="http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/a/88103" rel="nofollow ugc">this answer</a> on stackexchange.

Global Meta Box Order

Got it working in no time. Locked meta boxes and hid the screen options button. Hopefully I've just made the client's life 10x easier by arranging meta boxes in a logical order.
Why WordPress doesn't let you set the default layout out of the box is beyond me.



Excellent

Harmonize meta box positions for all backend users.

Jewel Theme

Liton Arefin

Pixar Labs

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The <a href="https://jeweltheme.com/admin-bar-editor" rel="nofollow ugc">Admin Bar Editor</a> plugin revolutionizes how you customize and manage the WordPress admin bar and toolbar.
Whether you need to move admin bar position, style your toolbar, or control admin bar permissions, this powerful plugin provides complete customization options for both backend and frontend admin bars.
Easily hide admin bar elements, add custom menu items, create nested submenus, and manage toolbar visibility for different user roles. From changing admin bar colors to controlling dropdown menus, every aspect of your WordPress toolbar can be personalized to match your workflow.
The Admin Bar Editor offers intuitive tools to disable frontend admin bar, customize toolbar appearance, and manage admin bar access across your entire WordPress site.
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<h3>🚀 Why Admin Bar Editor?</h3>
<ol>
<li>
One-Click Frontend Admin Bar Disabling: Disable the frontend Admin Bar with a single click, providing a cleaner look and distraction-free experience for your website visitors.
</li>
<li>
User-Specific Admin Bar Management: Customize the frontend visibility of the Admin Bar for individual users or specific roles, ensuring a personalized and role-appropriate interface.
</li>
<li>
Selective Option Visibility: Hide certain Admin Bar options to declutter the interface, focusing on the tools and shortcuts that matter most to you and your team.
</li>
<li>
Role-Based Option Hiding: Customize the Admin Bar’s appearance on a per-role basis, hiding irrelevant options for different user roles to streamline their admin experience.
</li>
<li>
Icon Customization: Change the icons for existing Admin Bar options to match your brand or personal preference, adding a touch of personality to your admin space.
</li>
<li>
Menu Renaming and Linking: Rename Admin Bar option titles and links, allowing for a more intuitive and customized navigation experience within your WordPress environment.
</li>
<li>
Change Admin Bar Logo: Replace the default WordPress logo on the admin bar with your custom logo. Showcase your brand or add a personal touch to the dashboard.
</li>
<li>
Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Reorder the position of Admin Bar items with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, enabling you to prioritize the options according to your workflow.
</li>
<li>
Addition of New Items: Expand the Admin Bar’s functionality by adding new items, providing quick access to your most-used pages, tools, or external resources.
</li>
<li>
Sub-Item Integration: Integrate sub-items under existing options, organizing your Admin Bar into a more efficient and user-friendly hierarchy.
</li>
<li>
Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Reorder the position of Admin Bar items with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, enabling you to prioritize the options according to your workflow.
</li>
<li>
Responsive Design: The admin bar customization seamlessly adapts to different screen sizes, ensuring a consistent experience across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
</li>
<li>
Easy to Use Interface: The plugin offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface for customization, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. No coding knowledge is required to personalize your admin bar.
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Advanced Customization Features</h3>
Admin Bar Position Control: Easily move the admin bar position from top to bottom.
Frontend Toolbar Management: Complete control over the WordPress toolbar on your site’s frontend.
Custom Menu Structure: Add toolbar menu items and create nested dropdown menus. Create up to 3 child menus per item. Add custom links, icons and also implement role based accessibility for all menus and sub menus.
Advanced Styling Options (PRO):
<ul>
<li>Transform your admin bar with custom background colors and gradients</li>
<li>Personalize text colors and hover effects</li>
<li>Style dropdown menus to match your brand</li>
<li>Customize the “New” button appearance</li>
</ul>
Role-Based Access Control
<ul>
<li>Hide admin bar for specific users or entire user roles</li>
<li>Manage admin bar permissions with precision</li>
<li>Create custom toolbar views for different user types</li>
<li>Control admin bar access across your entire WordPress site</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Seamless integration with WordPress core toolbar functionality</li>
<li>Compatible with all major WordPress themes and plugins</li>
<li>Optimized for performance with minimal impact on page load times</li>
<li>Regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress versions</li>
</ul>
<h3>Use Cases</h3>
For Developers: Streamline the admin toolbar for client websites 
For Agencies: Maintain brand consistency across multiple WordPress installations 
For Multi-User Sites: Configure different toolbar layouts for various user roles 
For Site Owners: Simplify the WordPress admin experience for your team
<h3>Plugin Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Edit admin bar items without coding</li>
<li>Customize WordPress toolbar appearance</li>
<li>Manage admin toolbar access efficiently</li>
<li>Create intuitive navigation structures</li>
<li>Control frontend admin bar display</li>
<li>Move admin bar position (top/bottom) with one click</li>
<li>Style admin bar colors and gradients (PRO)</li>
<li>Hide admin bar for specific user roles</li>
<li>Add custom links to admin toolbar dropdowns</li>
<li>Organize menu items with drag-and-drop simplicity</li>
<li>Create multi-level submenu structures</li>
<li>Set custom icons for toolbar items</li>
<li>Control admin bar visibility per page or site-wide</li>
<li>Manage frontend toolbar permissions</li>
<li>Customize admin bar text and background colors</li>
<li>Remove or disable specific admin bar elements</li>
<li>Add new menu items to WordPress toolbar</li>
<li>Configure admin bar access by user role</li>
<li>Style dropdown menus to match your theme</li>
<li>Replace default WordPress admin bar logo</li>
<li>Create role-specific toolbar layouts</li>
<li>Adapt admin bar for mobile devices</li>
<li>Set conditional toolbar visibility rules</li>
<li>Manage secondary toolbar menu items (PRO)</li>
</ul>
<h3>🙌 Support</h3>
For any questions, get in touch with us via our <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-bar/#new-topic-0" rel="ugc">Contact Page</a>

Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar Customization with User Role based access & Custom menus


Helps remove the clutter of those plugins that add stuff in admin bar. I think that if you have a plugin, there should be an option to not have something up there. After a while there is too much stuff there.


Removes the clutter

Hide Admin bar or toolbar based on user role and add custom links, reorder, change WordPress logo & howdy text. Change bar position, background color.

Global Meta Box Order vs Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar Customization with User Role based access & Custom menus