Custom Post Types Dashboard Widget

Customizable dashboard widget for displaying selected custom post types in WordPress admin.

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🧩 Description

Custom Post Types Dashboard Widget adds a configurable widget to your WordPress admin dashboard that displays selected custom post types (CPTs).

This is especially useful for editorial teams, custom post workflows, or WooCommerce custom types — allowing quick access and oversight of content without leaving the dashboard.

Designed to be simple, fast, and effective — without bloat.

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✨ Features

• Select one or more public custom post types to monitor
• Shows total number of published posts
• Lists the latest 5 posts with links to edit
• Lightweight and non-intrusive
• Configurable via a Settings page under WordPress Admin

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🔧 Installation

1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin via the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
3. Go to Settings > Custom Post Widget Settings and choose post types to display

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❓ FAQ

Can I display private post types?

No. Only public custom post types are listed and available for display in the widget.

Is this compatible with the latest version of WordPress?

Yes. Fully tested and verified with WordPress 6.8

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📝 Changelog

1.0.1

• Added: "Settings" link in the plugin list row actions for quick access

1.0

• Initial release: Display selected CPTs in the dashboard with post count and recent list

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📌 Notes

• Designed to be simple, clean, and useful for editorial workflows
• No front-end output, works only in WordPress dashboard
• Compatible with WordPress 5.2+ and PHP 7.4 or newer

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🙏 Credits

Developed by David Klhufek
Plugin page: https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-types-dashboard-widget/
Support the project: paypal.me/DavidKlhufek

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📄 License

Licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See LICENSE file.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html