Enhanced Admin Bar with Codex Search
Contributors: jtsternberg, underblob Plugin Name: Enhanced Admin Bar with Codex Search and Custom Menus Plugin URI: http://dsgnwrks.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 1
- Active installs
- 1k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Jun 2011
- Downloads
- 99,280
Our analysis
AI-assistedEnhanced Admin Bar with Codex Search is a WordPress plugin that improves the default admin bar by adding search fields for various resources, including the Codex, wpbeginner.com, and WordPress support forums. It also provides quick links to common areas in wp-admin, such as posts, pages, and settings, which are accessible even when not in the admin area.
The plugin allows for a custom WordPress menu in the admin bar and supports the Genesis theme framework by enabling a custom Genesis menu. This plugin is suitable for WordPress users who want easier access to resources and admin functions directly from the admin bar.
Best for: WordPress users looking for enhanced navigation and resource access in the admin bar.
What it does well
- ✓Adds search fields for Codex and other resources
- ✓Includes quick links to common wp-admin areas
- ✓Allows custom menus in the admin bar
- ✓Supports Genesis theme framework
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in November 2017
- •Limited information on user feedback beyond one rating
Verdict
This plugin offers useful enhancements for the WordPress admin bar, particularly for those using the Genesis framework. However, its age and limited user feedback may be considerations for potential users.
From the developer
Justin Sternberg's own description of Enhanced Admin Bar with Codex Search, lightly tidied.
This simple plugin enhances the default WordPress admin bar by adding a new menus that includes search fields for searching the Codex, wpbeginner.com, WordPress support forums, plugins repository, themes repository etc. Links and search fields to common areas in wp-admin (posts, pages, users, custom post types, plugins, media, settings) are included in the drop down menu when you are not in the WordPress admin area.
If that’s not enough link goodness for you, the plugin now has the option for a custom WordPress menu in the WordPress Admin Bar. (Props to @wpsnipp – http://wpsnipp.com/) If you go to wp-admin/nav-menus.php you’ll see a theme location, “Admin Bar Custom Navigation Menu” where you can attach a custom menu.
Other plugin features:
- if you use the Genesis theme framework, a custom Genesis menu can be added to the admin bar. (for more enhanced functionality regarding Genesis admin bar menus, see GaryJ‘s excellent plugin, Genesis Admin Bar Plus)
- Turn wpbeginner.com search and WordPress support forums search on/off.
- Turn on/off admin bar features on the front-end or the admin side.