Admin Menu Organizer

Reorganize, hide, rename, and customize WordPress admin menu items. Drag and drop to reorder, hide items you don't use, and rename menus to match your workflow.

Overview

Admin Menu Organizer lets you take control of the WordPress admin sidebar menu. Drag and drop to reorder items. Hide menu items you don’t use. Rename items to match your workflow. Add custom menu items and separators. Control visibility by role or by user. Open specific items in a new tab. Changes take effect immediately after saving.

Who is this for?

Site administrators and content managers who want a cleaner, more organized admin menu, or agencies who need to simplify the menu for client users.

Features

Drag and Drop Reorder

Change the order of menu items by dragging. Submenus can be reordered too. Your layout is saved and applied to all admin pages.

Hide Menu Items

Hide items you don't use. Choose to hide for everyone, for specific roles, or for specific users. Keeps the menu clean without removing functionality.

Rename Items

Change the display name of any menu item. Useful for clarity or branding (e.g., "Posts" to "Blog" or "Articles").

Custom Menu Items

Add your own menu items with a title, URL, and icon. Link to external sites, internal pages, or custom admin pages. Set roles and open in new tab.

Separators

Add visual dividers between menu sections for better organization.

Icon Customization

Change menu icons using Dashicons or custom icon URLs.

Restore Defaults

Revert to the original WordPress menu layout anytime.

How It Works

Open the Menu Organizer

Go to WP PowerSuite → Menu Organizer in your WordPress admin.

Reorder Items

Drag menu items up or down to change their order. Expand items to reorder submenu items. Changes are shown in the list but not applied until you save.

Edit or Hide Items

Click an item to edit its title, icon, or visibility. Use hide rules to hide for all users, specific roles, or specific users.

Add Custom Items or Separators

Use the Add Menu Item or Add Separator options to create custom entries. Custom items can link to any URL and open in a new tab.

Save Changes

Click Save Changes. The admin menu updates immediately. Refresh the page if you don't see changes right away.

Performance Note

Menu configuration is stored in the database and applied when the admin menu loads. Impact is minimal. Hide rules are evaluated per user on each admin page load.

Installation & Activation

Install WP PowerSuite

Make sure the WP PowerSuite plugin is installed and activated on your site.

Enable the Module

Go to the WP PowerSuite menu, find "Admin Menu Organizer" in the module list, and click the Enable button. A valid license is required for this premium module.

Open Menu Organizer

Go to WP PowerSuite → Menu Organizer.

Customize and Save

Reorder, hide, rename, or add items. Click Save Changes when done.

Requirements

PHP 8.1 or higher WordPress 6.0 or higher Permission to manage options (Administrator) Valid WP PowerSuite license (premium module)

Use Cases

Prioritization
Move frequently used items to the top of the menu

Restriction
Hide Plugins, Themes, or Settings from editors

Relabeling
Rename "Posts" to "Blog" or "News" for clarity

Integration
Add a custom link to your main website or external tool

Grouping
Use separators to group related items

RoleControl
Hide specific menu items from certain roles or users

Externalization
Open external links (e.g., help docs) in a new tab from the menu

Frequently Asked Questions

Does hiding a menu item remove access to that page?
No. Hiding only removes it from the menu. Users can still access the page if they have the URL and the right permissions. Use it to reduce clutter, not for security.
Can I hide items for specific users?
Yes. When editing an item, use the hide rules to choose “Specific users” and search for users by name. Only those users will not see the item.
What happens when I add a new plugin?
New menu items from plugins appear at the bottom of your customized list. You can drag them to a new position and save. Restore Defaults will reset everything including new items.
Can I add a link to an external website?
Yes. Add a custom menu item and enter the full URL (e.g., https://example.com). Enable “Open in New Tab” if you want it to open in a new browser tab.
How do I use Dashicons for custom items?
Enter the Dashicon class name (e.g., dashicons-admin-generic) in the Icon field. A link to view all Dashicons is provided in the Add/Edit modal.

Troubleshooting

Menu changes don't appear
Click Save Changes in the Menu Organizer. If you just saved, try refreshing the page. The Refresh button may appear after saving—click it to reload.

I hid an item but it still shows
Check your hide rules. "Hide for all" hides for everyone. "Specific roles" hides only for users with those roles. "Specific users" hides only for selected users. Make sure you saved after changing rules.

Custom menu item doesn't work
Ensure the URL is complete (include https://). The menu slug for admin pages should match the page parameter (e.g., edit.php for Posts). For external links, use the full URL.

Restore Defaults removed everything
Restore Defaults clears all customizations and returns to the default WordPress menu. You'll need to reconfigure from scratch. Use with caution.

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