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Admin Menu Editor, Admin Column Editor – EditX

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Admin Menu Editor, Admin Column Editor – EditX

by SoftTent

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Description

EditX gives WordPress administrators full control over the admin experience. Customize the admin menu layout, choose which columns appear in list tables, and restrict access to menu items for specific users or roles all from a clean, modern interface.

Admin Menu Editor
Drag and rearrange admin menu items, hide menus you don’t need, and reorder submenus to match your workflow. Changes are stored and applied on every page load.

Admin Column Editor
Choose exactly which columns appear in your admin list tables Posts, Pages, Media, Comments, Users, and all custom post types. Remove clutter and focus on the data that matters.

Addons
Each feature is a toggleable addon. Enable or disable Admin Menu Editor, Admin Column Editor, and Restrictions independently from the Addons screen.

Additional Information

For more information and updates, visit https://softtent.com.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later License.

  1. Upload the editx folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Dashboard > EditX to get started.
  1. Admin Menu Editor — reorder and customize admin menus

    Admin Menu Editor — reorder and customize admin menus

  2. Admin Column Editor — manage columns in list tables

    Admin Column Editor — manage columns in list tables

  3. Manage Restrictions — restrict menu access by role or user

    Manage Restrictions — restrict menu access by role or user

  4. Addons — enable or disable individual features

    Addons — enable or disable individual features

How do I edit the admin menu?

Go to Dashboard > EditX > Admin Menu Editor. You can reorder and customize admin menus from there.

How do I customize table columns?

Go to Dashboard > EditX > Admin Column Editor. Select the screen you want to customize and toggle the columns you need.

How do I restrict menu access for a role?

Go to Dashboard > EditX > Manage Restrictions, choose the Roles tab, select a role, and configure which menus they can access.

Can I restrict access for a specific user?

Yes. Under Manage Restrictions, switch to the Users tab and configure access for an individual user. User-level settings override role-level settings.

Can I disable a feature I don’t need?

Yes. Go to Dashboard > EditX > Addons and toggle any addon on or off.

Where can I find documentation?

Visit https://softtent.com for full documentation.

Need help?

Email us at contact@softtent.com

0.2.2 – 13 March, 2026

  • Added: Dashboard page with quick links to all features
  • Fixed: QA issues
  • Updated: UX enhancements

0.2.1 – 12 March, 2026

  • Improved: Admin Column Editor Functionality

0.2.0 – 11 March, 2026

  • Added: Dashicons Picker In Menu Editor
  • Added: Image Picker In Menu Editor
  • Fixed: Admin Menu Rendering Issues

0.1.1 – 8 March, 2026

  • Updated: Admin Menu Editor
  • Updated: Admin Column Editor
  • Updated: Manage Restrictions

0.1.0

  • Initial release.
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