Title: PufferDesk – Turn your admin into a desktop
Author: senols
Published: <strong>June 18, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 22, 2026

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# PufferDesk – Turn your admin into a desktop

 By [senols](https://profiles.wordpress.org/senols/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pufferdesk.0.1.3.zip)

 * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#installation)
 * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pufferdesk/)

## Description

PufferDesk adds a desktop-like environment to the WordPress dashboard.

It runs entirely inside the WordPress admin area and is designed to provide an alternative
workspace for managing sites.

Features include:

 * Desktop workspace
 * Windows
 * Folders
 * Search
 * Sticky Notes
 * Dock
 * Context menus
 * Notifications
 * Widgets
 * Keyboard shortcuts
 * Native Users app

### Source Code

The release zip ships compiled assets under `assets/dist/`. Readable source files
and build scripts are maintained at https://github.com/sensahin/pufferdesk, and `
assets/dist/SOURCES.md` lists the source files used to build the compiled assets.

Release packaging also checks package size budgets, rejects machine-specific files,
and keeps source-only development assets out of the zip.

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## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
 2. Activate PufferDesk from the Plugins screen.
 3. Open PufferDesk from the WordPress admin menu or admin bar.

## FAQ

### Does this replace WordPress admin screens?

No. PufferDesk wraps existing admin screens where possible so WordPress and plugin
compatibility stay intact.

### Can I return to Classic Admin?

Yes. Use the Classic Admin option in PufferDesk, or open `/wp-admin/index.php?pufferdesk_classic
=1`.

### Will my existing plugins still work?

Most should. PufferDesk opens existing WordPress admin screens inside windows, so
plugin admin pages usually continue to run as normal.

### Can each user customize their own workspace?

Yes. Theme, layout, window positions, launcher placement, widgets, folders, and 
other workspace preferences are saved per WordPress user.

### What if an admin screen does not behave well in a window?

PufferDesk shows a note with a Classic Admin action when a screen cannot be safely
displayed in a window. The normal WordPress admin remains available as a fallback.

Developers can mark custom apps or routes as Classic Admin-only with iframe compatibility
metadata or the `pufferdesk_admin_screen_iframe_compatibility` filter.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“PufferDesk – Turn your admin into a desktop” is open source software. The following
people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ senols ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/senols/)

[Translate “PufferDesk – Turn your admin into a desktop” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pufferdesk)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pufferdesk/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/pufferdesk/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pufferdesk/) by 
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pufferdesk/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 0.1.3

 * Improves handling for admin screens that cannot safely initialize inside PufferDesk
   windows.
 * Fixes Classic Admin fallback links for iframe compatibility notices.
 * Cleans Plugin Check findings in source smoke tests and release packaging hygiene.

#### 0.1.2

 * Refines light-mode sidebar colors in Settings and Folder windows.
 * Performs internal code cleanup and trims unused release assets.
 * Adds a WordPress.org Live Preview blueprint for opening PufferDesk in WordPress
   Playground.

#### 0.1.1

 * Adds workspace, settings, users, and visual polish improvements.

#### 0.1.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **0.1.3**
 *  Last updated **6 days ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/)
 * Tags
 * [admin](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[dashboard](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/dashboard/)
   [desktop](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/desktop/)[productivity](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/productivity/)
   [ui](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ui/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/pufferdesk/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ senols ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/senols/)

## Support

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