Ian Dunn

Quick Navigation Interface provides a new way to navigate through the Administration Panels, combining the speed of keyboard shortcuts with the ease of a graphical user interface.
Just press <code>g</code> or ` — the backtick character, usually located above the tab key — to bring up the interface, and then start typing part of the name of any screen, post, page, etc. As you type, you’ll be shown a list of matching links. Use the <code>Up</code> and <code>Down</code> keys to move between them, and press <code>Enter</code> to open one.
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This was inspired by Ubuntu’s Dash and <a href="http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/939" rel="nofollow ugc">HUD</a>, and is also similar to the Spotlight feature in OS X.

Quick Navigation Interface

Thanks for making such a great plugin. I've been thinking about making my own plugin that does something like this and only stumble upon this by chance. Works really well and super useful for getting to content quickly. Really appreciate the effort you've put into this. My only feedback would be to increase the search results to 5 or 6 maybe, but apart from that it's great!

Exactly what I needed!

Quickly access screens and content within wp-admin just by typing the first few letters of the name.

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.

Quick Navigation Interface vs SCAD – Custom Admin Dashboard