Rafael Oliveira

Hoard Shortcuts is a widget that helps administrators create visual shortcut cards for important internal or external resources.
Features:
<ul>
<li>Unlimited shortcut cards</li>
<li>Optional image support through the WordPress Media Library</li>
<li>Dynamic repeater interface for easy management</li>
<li>Manual shortcut ordering directly in the widget form</li>
<li>Optional setting to open each link in a new browser tab</li>
<li>Clear placeholder when no image is selected</li>
<li>Responsive layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile</li>
<li>Keyboard-friendly and accessibility-aware markup</li>
<li>Translation-ready with the <code>hoard-shortcuts</code> text domain</li>
<li>No external dependencies</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>Add the <code>Hoard Shortcuts</code> widget to any widget area.</li>
<li>Set an optional widget title.</li>
<li>Click <code>+ Add new shortcut</code> to create a new item.</li>
<li>Fill in the <code>Title</code>, <code>Link</code>, <code>Description</code>, and optional image.</li>
<li>Use <code>Move up</code> and <code>Move down</code> to change the display order.</li>
<li>Enable <code>Open link in a new tab</code> when desired.</li>
<li>Save the widget.</li>
</ol>

Hoard Shortcuts

Create visual shortcut cards with optional images, custom order, and optional new-tab links using a classic WordPress widget.

hannesklingvall

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:
<ul>
<li>Custom Dashboard – Replace the default WP dashboard with shortcuts to your most-used admin pages</li>
<li>Modern Design – Clean, professional interface with light/dark/auto color schemes</li>
<li>Quick Access Cards – One-click shortcuts to Posts, Media, Pages, Comments, WooCommerce, and more</li>
<li>Fully Responsive – Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile</li>
<li>White Label – Customize menu titles and welcome text</li>
<li>Easy Setup – Works out of the box with sensible defaults</li>
</ul>
💎 Pro Features (separate plugin):
<ul>
<li>Notifications – See plugin updates, pending comments and form submissions at a glance</li>
<li>Admin Menu Styling – Custom background, text, hover and active colors for the sidebar</li>
<li>Widgets – WooCommerce stats and Quick Actions on your dashboard</li>
<li>Custom Shortcuts – Add your own cards linking to any URL</li>
<li>Drag & Drop – Reorder cards with drag and drop</li>
<li>Export / Import – Save your setup and deploy it to any site in seconds</li>
<li>Custom Color Theme – Create a fully custom color scheme</li>
</ul>
Pro is available as a separate add-on at <a href="https://hannesklingvall.se/scad-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">hannesklingvall.se/scad-plugin/</a>
🔌 Works Great With:
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce</li>
<li>Gravity Forms</li>
<li>WP Super Cache / W3 Total Cache / WP Rocket</li>
<li>Elementor</li>
</ul>
🛡️ Security First:
<ul>
<li>Follows WordPress coding standards</li>
<li>All inputs sanitized and escaped</li>
<li>Nonce verification on all AJAX requests</li>
<li>Capability checks throughout</li>
<li>No data collection or tracking</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
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.

SCAD – Custom Admin Dashboard

A modern, customizable WordPress admin dashboard. Clean interface, quick access shortcuts, and intuitive workflow.

Hoard Shortcuts vs SCAD – Custom Admin Dashboard