Wordpress Tiger Administration Plugin
I’ve been fooling around with a new plugin call Wordpress Tiger Administration. The plugin changes the entire look and feel of the backend Wordpress administration area without touching any of the XHTML framework.
The current default WordPress administration area is functional, but I felt it could be improved. For several reasons, I didn’t want to touch the XHTML framework of the admin, but instead relied on the power of CSS2 to manipulate the presentation. The whole package has been wrapped up into a single plugin. Just install and activate. The new design will be immediately visible.
Currently the Tiger is compatible with Safari and Firefox. Until Internet Explorer complies with CSS2 specifications, this plugin will default back to the original WordPress administration design. The plugin does this automatically, without the need for browser sniffing. If the browser is incapable of displaying CSS2, it will not display the updated design. So if you don’t like the new look, switch to IE (or turn off the plugin).
The new admin layout is certainly different than the old one. It’s cleaner and more functional. The colors are also more eye pleasing as well. Here are some screen shots.
You can download the plugin here.
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hmmm… I actually really like the default admin page, but I might check this out later just to compare
Reply to this commentsame here
Reply to this commentLooks like it might be time to switch away from Blogger! Thanks for the link John.
Reply to this commentactually the default admin is not that bad afterall. But at least, there is an alternative when i get really bored with this default admin..
Reply to this commentYeah, it’s always good to have options — even when there’s no need for it.
Reply to this comment>hmmm… I actually really like the default
>admin page, but I might check this out
>later just to compare
I really dig WP, but the admin interface gives me eyecancer. I’ve been using spotmilk for some time now… but this one looks pretty nice too. Will try it out.
Reply to this commentThis isn’t actually “that” new, although I love this theme and have been using it since release.
Reply to this commentI have seen this before , I think the original interface is better.
Reply to this commentI have seen the older version, and I thought it was pretty good to begin with.
Reply to this commentnice review, will give the plugin a go
Reply to this commentHmm it looks pretty cool, I might give it a try.
Reply to this commentIt is very clean and simple, isn’t it. Nothing beats simple dashboard layouts.
Reply to this commentGlenn above is right. It’s really not that new (although I guess to you it is). Steve did a great job on the plugin but if you’re not a Mac guy it takes some getting used to.
Reply to this commentI’ve been thinking about getting this… it looks great!
Reply to this commenti’ll try it out, too. anyone run into any problems with it? from the screen shots, it looks like it’s probably better for people like me with ADD
Reply to this commentGreat Plugin, I like the look and feel and it’s simpler to use, works in Flock too
Reply to this commentLooks better than the default Wordpress admin. I’m going to give this a try on my new blog which should go online tomorrow
Reply to this commentGood luck with the new blog!
Reply to this commentWhat I hate about the default admin is the write a post page. I’d like a wider and bigger screen. It’s also glitchy when you insert images (seems to add them all at the front of the post no matter where the cursor is).
Reply to this commentHow do plugins handle the new admin panel?
Reply to this commentThey all work fine. All of mine that I use are not affected at all.
Reply to this commentIt’s just a different CSS formatting, the actual markup stays completely unchanged.
Reply to this commentIt’s a great WordPress Plugin but I like the default admin page.
Thanks John.
Reply to this commentTried it…not a big fan.
Interesting idea, but this is the classic case of fixing something that isn’t broken.
Reply to this commentI noticed WordPress just loves to provide extras and alternatives. That’s probably a good thing for WordPress users.
Reply to this commentFirstly this isnt a new plugin. This has been there for ages.
Reply to this commentAnd I dont really find this plugin to be of any use. Instead I would recomend Wp DropDown Menus.The navigation system in Wordpress Admin Control Panel is sloppy. Most of the pages are two clicks and hence two page loads away. If you want to save yourself from some frustration install this plugin.
Nice plugin.. so now we’ll see backend themes allover?
Reply to this commentYep. I was using this way back with version 2.0.4.
It worked okay. But I reverted back to the original.
Kenneth
Reply to this commentI’ve seen this plugin before I saw this post also, so it’s been around a while. I’ve never had the need to install it since the default WP backend is nice looking and so easy to use. It is cool that you can do this kind of thing with WP, however, I wonder how it will scale when new versions are installed. That is an issue with any plugin, of course, but it would be a real pain to have the backend break when you did an upgrade.
Reply to this commentThis is a cool theme for the existing Wordpress admin
http://www.ceprix.net/archives/spotmilk-admin-theme-for-wordpress/
Reply to this commentLooks like an ok Theme.
Reply to this commentI also was using this before back with version 2.0.4..I also came back to the original interface..
old habits are hard to break i guess….
Reply to this commentman im glad i ran into this post. i could use some help.
http://proaudiomatrix.com/calling-all-php-gurus-or-even-wordpress-gurus/
Reply to this commentYeah, i’m a spotmilk plugin fan as well
Reply to this commentThanks for the screenshot linklove
Reply to this commentI use this on a few of my blogs, but most of the main ones I just use the default. It’s good to get away from the old WP admin theme when I am posting on my different blogs, so I enjoy the plugin.
Reply to this commentMan, this is useful!
Reply to this commentThanks, I’ll check it out
Reply to this commentThe Tiger Admin plugin is the best among the others…
Reply to this commentI think I’ll just stick to the default admin page for now.
Reply to this commentIt’s not exactly new as I’ve been using it for 6 months
I do prefer Spotmilk, and especially the ‘Blackmilk’ version of that. I actually use all 3, as I have 3 blogs, it helps me remember which blog I’m writing for
Reply to this commentJohny,
I sure will use the new admin plugin to know the difference myself.
Vijay
Reply to this commentAll in all, it looks great — it’s always easy to go back to the default page if you don’t like the new one anyway.
Reply to this commentI saw a review of this plugin on Ades Blog a week ago. It looks to be more organized, so I will try it out later.
Reply to this commentThis has been around for quite some time. This plugin brings a nice refreshing look to something that you see everyday if you’re John Chow.
Reply to this commentGreat plugin, I will try it on my blog My first million dollars
Reply to this commentIf you really want a great WP admin plugin which helps you skip some clicks to your different admin areas … I suggest you all search for a plugin named “Admin Drop Menus”. It works with 2.x versions and above
Reply to this commentI had used this plugin when it was released, but then I removed it after a days use. I love the default WP Admin Panel
Reply to this commentThanks, John.
I have just installed the plug-in and I love it!
Something different from what I see everyday and it looks neat.
Warm regards
Reply to this commentTiat
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Pretty nifty looking! I’ve actually started growing bored with the current default look of the WP admin panel, so I’ll be giving this a spin later on today. Thanks mate.
Reply to this commentHey John,
I was just thinking about creating a post on my blog on this plugin
Although I do have to say that while it provides different looks I still ended up going back to the old, default WordPress backend.
To me it seem to be more fit for the task or perhaps I’m a bigger creature of the habit then I have realized
Reply to this commentI installed it since i know about WP. hehe. nice interface.
Reply to this commentI love the sleek new look. It’s a winner.
Reply to this commentThanks for the link john. I like this skin.
Reply to this commentWp’s default admin panel layout really sucks, and this is a cool plugin : )
Reply to this commentLike what Glenn Wolsey said, this plugin isn’t new. The first verion was released in 2005 and I started using it early 2006. The new version is really cool and it’s what I’m using right now.
For those who are looking for another alternative to the default WP admin, there’s also SpotMilk.
Reply to this commentDoes this make you play better golf?
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