EdminBoost targets modern WordPress admin (6.0+, PHP 7.4+). It is admin-focused and works alongside most plugins; optional integrations enhance badges and menu discovery when WooCommerce or WPForms is present.
WordPress and PHP
- WordPress 6.0 or newer (tested up to recent releases per readme).
- PHP 7.4 or newer.
Older WordPress or PHP may cause errors or missing UI; upgrade core and PHP first if something breaks.
Where EdminBoost runs
- Primary effect: wp-admin while users are logged in.
- Visual theme styling applies to admin screens (and core admin bar / sidebar when the theme is active).
- Top bar shortcuts and drawer panels can also load on the front end when the WordPress admin bar is visible for a logged-in user.
EdminBoost does not replace your public site theme for visitors who are not logged in.
Optional plugin integrations (not required)
WooCommerce
Shop Manager layout preset, order/product shortcuts, and badge sources for orders and reviews. If WooCommerce is not installed, those badges simply do not apply; the rest of EdminBoost still works.
WPForms
Badge source for unread entries when WPForms and its entries table exist. Without WPForms, that badge option is unused.
Other plugins
Top Bar and Menu Studio “discover” menu items registered by other plugins (SEO tools, page builders with admin menus, etc.). Discovery depends on those plugins loading their admin menus normally.
What usually works well
- Standard WordPress roles and capabilities.
- Classic wp-admin (not a replacement for the block editor itself).
- Sites with many admin menu items (use search on Top Bar / Menu Studio).
Possible conflicts
Admin styling plugins
Another plugin that recolors all of wp-admin may fight EdminBoost Theme tokens. Try disabling overlapping admin theme plugins or pick one primary skin.
Admin bar customization
Plugins that remove or replace the entire admin bar can hide EdminBoost shortcuts. See troubleshooting “top bar not showing.”
Caching / optimization
Full-page cache on admin or aggressive JavaScript minify can break AJAX save or drawer scripts. Exclude logged-in admin users from cache when saves fail.
Security / firewall
Rarely blocks admin-ajax saves. Whitelist admin-ajax.php for administrators if saves always fail with security errors.
Hosting iframe restrictions
Some hosts or plugins block admin pages in iframes; drawer links may stay blank while redirect links work. Use Redirect interaction for those screens.
Browsers
Modern Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Use current browser versions; test without ad blockers if drawers or saves fail.
WordPress.org vs direct download
The WordPress.org package is built without premium billing SDK code and includes full Command Center and feature tools per current product copy. Use the version that matches how you installed the plugin; keep EdminBoost updated for compatibility fixes with new WordPress releases.
Before opening a support ticket
Note WordPress version, PHP version, active theme (admin-facing issues), and whether the problem is save, top bar, drawer, or theme. Export settings so you can restore after testing conflicts.