One of the best ways to simplify the WordPress experience for your clients is to hide the standard dashboard entirely. This prevents them from seeing the cluttered “At a Glance,” “Quick Draft,” and “WordPress Events” widgets that often cause confusion.
1. How the Replacement Works
When you enable this feature, Bright Dashboard Pro removes the default Dashboard > Home menu item for any user who has access to a custom dashboard.
Instead of seeing the standard WP widgets, the user is encouraged to use your branded Client Dashboard as their primary workspace.
2. Enable Dashboard Replacement
This is a global setting that affects both the Client and Admin environments.
- Navigate to Bright Dashboard > Dashboard Settings.
- Click on the Global Settings tab.
- Locate the Hide Default Dashboard toggle.
- Switch it to ON.
- Click Save Changes.
3. What the User Sees
- The “Dashboard” menu item in the sidebar still exists, but the “Home” sub-menu is removed.
- The main “Dashboard” link now directs the user to their custom assigned dashboard (if redirects are enabled).
- If a user tries to access `/wp-admin/index.php` directly, they are redirected to their custom dashboard.
Important: This setting only applies to users who have been granted access to a custom dashboard. Administrators will still be able to access the standard WordPress dashboard if needed to ensure they can manage core site functions.
4. Pro Tip: The Cleanest UX
For the ultimate white-labeled experience, combine these three settings:
- Enable Login Redirect: Sends them to your dashboard immediately on login.
- Hide Default Dashboard: Removes the standard WP clutter.
- Renaming Dashboard Labels: Changes “Client Dashboard” to simply “Dashboard.”