Admin Notes – WordPress Plugin Documentation

Overview

Admin Notes is a private note-taking system built directly into the WordPress admin dashboard. It’s designed for teams, developers, and site managers who need to keep internal notes organized without relying on third-party apps.

With Admin Notes, you can create, edit, reorder, and manage internal notes right inside wp-admin — lightweight, fast, and distraction-free.

Features

  • Private Team Notes – Notes stay inside your WordPress dashboard (not visible to visitors).
  • Add, Edit & Reorder – Simple interface to manage notes just like posts or pages.
  • Bulk Cleaning – Quickly delete or reorganize old notes.
  • CSV Export – Export notes when you need a backup or to share with your team.
  • Safe Mode – Minimal footprint, no theme or plugin conflicts.
  • Zero Bloat – Lightweight plugin optimized for performance.

Installation

  1. Download & Upload
    • Download the Admin Notes plugin from One Code Studio or the WordPress repository.
    • Go to your WordPress dashboard → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
    • Upload the .zip file and click Install Now.
  2. Activate the Plugin
    • After installation, click Activate Plugin.
    • A new menu called Admin Notes will appear in your WordPress dashboard.

⚙️ How to Use Admin Notes

  1. Create a New Note
    • Navigate to Admin Notes → Add New.
    • Enter your note title and description.
    • Save or publish the note.
  2. Manage Notes
    • View all notes under Admin Notes → All Notes.
    • Reorder notes for better organization.
    • Edit or bulk delete as needed.
  3. Export Notes
    • Go to Admin Notes → Export to download notes as a CSV file.
    • Useful for backups or migrating notes between sites.

📷 Suggested Screenshots

  1. Admin Notes list view in wp-admin.
  2. Add new note screen.
  3. Export notes option.

🛠 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are Admin Notes visible to my site visitors?
A: No. Notes are private and only accessible to logged-in admins.

Q: Can I share notes between multiple admins?
A: Yes. Any user with admin access can view and edit notes.

Q: Is there a limit to how many notes I can create?
A: No, you can add unlimited notes.

Q: Can I back up my notes?
A: Yes, use the CSV export feature.

📦 Changelog

v0.7.1 – Current Release

  • Added Safe Mode for compatibility.
  • Added CSV Export feature.
  • Improved note management (bulk actions, reordering).

v0.5.0 – Initial Release

  • Private notes system inside wp-admin.
  • Add, edit, and reorder notes.

⚖️ License

Admin Notes is released under the GPL-2.0+ license.

Credits

Developed and maintained by One Code Studio.