Drew Jaynes

Usher brings Gmail-like keyboard shortcuts for navigating around the various core pages of the WordPress admin.
Additionally, it includes a robust API for registering new global and screen-specific keyboard shortcuts.
To register new shortcuts, use the Usher\register_shortcut() function. For example:
Add a shortcut for the EDD Dashboard
<pre><code>Usher\register_shortcut( 'g d', array(
 'label' => __( 'Navigate to the EDD dashboard', 'textdomain' ),
 'url' => 'edit.php?post_type=download',
 'cap' => 'manage_shop_settings'
) );
</code></pre>
Add a shortcut for the Jetpack Dashboard
<pre><code>Usher\register_shortcut( 'g j', array(
 'label' => __( 'Navigate to the Jetpack dashboard', 'textdomain' ),
 'url' => 'admin.php?page=jetpack',
 'cap' => 'manage_options',
) );
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Usher

Adds keyboard shortcuts for navigating around the WordPress admin.

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.

Usher vs SCAD – Custom Admin Dashboard