Description
PufferDesk wraps the WordPress admin in a desktop-style workspace with windows, a menu bar, launcher, desktop folders, widgets, search, notifications, Sticky Notes, and themeable visual styles.
Existing WordPress admin screens open inside PufferDesk windows where practical, while Classic Admin remains available as a fallback.
Source Code
The release zip ships compiled assets under assets/dist/. Readable source files and build scripts are maintained at https://github.com/sensahin/pufferdesk, and assets/dist/SOURCES.md lists the source files used to build the compiled assets.
Features
- Desktop-style admin shell for WordPress.
- Windowed WordPress admin screens.
- Desktop folders and launcher app placement.
- Search across apps, folders, settings, and recent items.
- Sticky Notes document support.
- Notifications and desktop widgets.
- Per-user settings, theme, and layout preferences.
- Classic Admin escape path.
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate PufferDesk from the Plugins screen.
- Open PufferDesk from the WordPress admin menu or admin bar.
FAQ
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Does this replace WordPress admin screens?
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No. PufferDesk wraps existing admin screens where possible so WordPress and plugin compatibility stay intact.
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Can I return to Classic Admin?
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Yes. Use the Classic Admin option in PufferDesk, or open
/wp-admin/index.php?pufferdesk_classic=1. -
Will my existing plugins still work?
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Most should. PufferDesk opens existing WordPress admin screens inside windows, so plugin admin pages usually continue to run as normal.
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Can each user customize their own workspace?
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Yes. Theme, layout, launcher placement, widgets, folders, and other workspace preferences are saved per WordPress user.
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What if an admin screen does not behave well in a window?
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Use Classic Admin for that screen. PufferDesk is designed to keep the normal WordPress admin available as a fallback.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
0.1.0
- Initial release.