Title: PufferDesk
Author: senols
Published: <strong>June 18, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 18, 2026

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# PufferDesk

 By [senols](https://profiles.wordpress.org/senols/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pufferdesk.0.1.0.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pufferdesk/)

## 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.

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## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
 2. Activate PufferDesk from the Plugins screen.
 3. Open PufferDesk from the WordPress admin menu or admin bar.

## FAQ

### Does this replace WordPress admin screens?

No. PufferDesk wraps existing admin screens where possible so WordPress and plugin
compatibility stay intact.

### Can I return to Classic Admin?

Yes. Use the Classic Admin option in PufferDesk, or open `/wp-admin/index.php?pufferdesk_classic
=1`.

### Will my existing plugins still work?

Most should. PufferDesk opens existing WordPress admin screens inside windows, so
plugin admin pages usually continue to run as normal.

### Can each user customize their own workspace?

Yes. Theme, layout, launcher placement, widgets, folders, and other workspace preferences
are saved per WordPress user.

### What if an admin screen does not behave well in a window?

Use Classic Admin for that screen. PufferDesk is designed to keep the normal WordPress
admin available as a fallback.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“PufferDesk” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ senols ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/senols/)

[Translate “PufferDesk” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pufferdesk)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pufferdesk/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/pufferdesk/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pufferdesk/) by 
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pufferdesk/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 0.1.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **0.1.0**
 *  Last updated **15 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [admin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[dashboard](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/dashboard/)
   [desktop](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/desktop/)[productivity](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/productivity/)
   [ui](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ui/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ senols ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/senols/)

## Support

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