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Developer Mode

Limit access to the WordPress admin panel for your clients. Block functionality like updating plugins and viewing menu items for administrators, while …

4.3

Rating summary

8

Reviews

600

Active installations

Developer Mode
Developer Mode
Developer Mode
Developer Mode

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Hide admin menu items

Restrict plugin visibility

Disable updates for clients

Clean admin interface

Full control for developers

About this plugin

Categories: Utilities
Version: 0.4.1.3
Last updated: 07-07-2013
WordPress version: 3.1
Tested up to: 3.5.2
PHP version required: false
Languages:

Overview

The Developer Mode plugin is designed for WordPress developers who build websites for clients. It provides the capability to streamline and simplify the WordPress admin panel for clients by hiding certain menu items, plugins, and administrative functionalities that are unnecessary or potentially confusing for non-developer users. This plugin ensures that clients have access only to the essential features they need, thereby preventing them from making unintended changes to important settings or updates. Developers retain full control over all functionalities, ensuring a clean and user-friendly interface for clients. Additionally, the plugin allows developers to disable core, plugin, or theme updates for non-developer users, protecting the site's integrity. Feature requests are welcomed to further enhance the plugin's usefulness in creating a tailored admin experience.

Hide Admin Menu Items

  • Allows developers to hide specific admin menu items for non-developer users.
  • Ensures clients only see the functionality they need.
  • Prevents clients from accessing sensitive settings.

Hide Specific Plugins

  • Enables hiding certain plugins from the plugin menu for non-developer users.
  • Prevents clients from disabling essential plugins.
  • Allows clients to manage other plugins without affecting critical ones.

Disable Updates

  • Disables core, plugin, or theme updates for non-developer users.
  • Prevents clients from accidentally breaking the site with updates.
  • Gives developers control over when and how updates are applied.

Clean Admin Interface

  • Presents clients with a simplified and clean WordPress admin interface.
  • Reduces the risk of clients tampering with advanced settings.
  • Improves user experience by removing unnecessary options.

Features list

Feature

Premium version

Unlimited support

Access to 24/7 customer support without any limitations.

Lifetime upgrades

Receive all future software updates at no additional cost.

Pricing

WPMUDEV Membership

$49 / monthly

Plan includes

Access to all plugins
24/7 support
Private messaging system
7-day free trial
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Relevanssi Permanent License

$420 / one-time

Plan includes

Unlimited support
Lifetime upgrades
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Rating and reviews

4.3

Rating summary

8

Reviews

600

Active installations

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User sentiment analysis

Users find the WordPress plugin invaluable for maintaining control over website administration. It prevents inexperienced users from making changes that could break their sites, a feature so beneficial that some believe it should be a standard WordPress feature. Clients can access necessary tools while premium features remain restricted, which is perfect for small businesses or beginners. Additionally, it allows gradual access to more features as users become comfortable. Despite its benefits, users have reported issues like fatal errors during installation, possibly on older sites, and there are requests for plugin updates to maintain its functionality. Overall, the plugin is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in managing user access.
stormingideas

stormingideas

31 Aug, 2016

Works up to date. Love this plugin. Keeps uncontrolled users from breaking their own websites. I think WP should implement this as a standard feature. Keep this one alive!
Hasham Angolkar

Hasham Angolkar

20 Sep, 2015

Please update the plugin
Kimber254

Kimber254

14 Sep, 2014

I only have a few web site clients and this is the perfect solution for my small local business. I can give people access to free plugins while keeping my premium offers out of their reach. My new to WordPress clients can be limited to what they need then I can add more to their dashboards as they learn more. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!
arrenato

arrenato

19 May, 2014

excelente !!!
tomhart

tomhart

02 May, 2013

Exactly what i was looking for but got fatal errors on installation. Could be an old site. It had totally crashed when we tried to upgrade.

FAQ

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Can I hide specific plugins from non-developer users?

Is it possible to disable core, plugin, or theme updates for non-developer users?

Can I hide admin menu items for non-developer users?

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What is the main purpose of the Developer Mode plugin?

Who is the Developer Mode plugin intended for?