Admin Menu Filter

Description

Sometimes you may have a lot of admin menu items based on your WordPress installation. With this plugin, you only need to type a few letters of the item name you’re looking for and voila! The plugin uses modern vanilla JavaScript to filter menu items efficiently with case-insensitive matching.

Key Features:

• No jQuery dependency – Pure vanilla JavaScript for better performance
• Debounced search – Optimized filtering with 150ms delay for smooth typing
• Keyboard shortcuts – Ctrl/Cmd + F to focus search, Escape to clear
• Accessibility support – Proper ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
• Modern CSS – Smooth transitions and visual feedback
• Performance optimized – Efficient DOM manipulation and event handling

How it works:

The plugin adds a search input at the top of the admin menu and follows these filtering rules:

1. For parent menu items: Matching items remain visible
2. For child menu items: Matching items stay highlighted and keep their parent visible
3. Visual feedback: Filtered items are hidden, active items get subtle background highlighting

Technical Improvements in v0.3:

• Complete rewrite – Eliminated jQuery dependency for faster loading
• Enhanced UX – Added keyboard shortcuts and better visual states
• Better architecture – Modular JavaScript with proper error handling
• Improved accessibility – Screen reader support and keyboard navigation
• Modern styling – Updated CSS with focus states and transitions