Case Study
WP Extended WordPress Plugin
A powerful WordPress plugin we created three years ago to extend core functionality, giving developers and site owners the tools they need without the bloat.
WordPress Plugin • PHP • Open Source
Why we built it.
After years of building WordPress sites, we kept running into the same limitations. Core functionality that should be simple required multiple plugins, each adding overhead and potential conflicts.
WP Extended was born from frustration. And a desire to give back to the WordPress community. We built the plugin we wished existed: lightweight, well-coded, and focused on the features developers actually need.
- Admin interface enhancements.
- Security hardening options.
- Performance optimisations.
- Developer-friendly hooks and filters.
- Clean, well-documented code.
- Regular updates and support.
Key features.
Admin Enhancements
Customise the WordPress admin experience. Hide unnecessary menu items, add custom dashboard widgets, and streamline the interface for clients.
Security Tools
Disable XML-RPC, hide WordPress version, limit login attempts, and implement other security best practices with simple toggles.
Performance Options
Remove unnecessary scripts, disable emojis, optimise database queries, and reduce bloat that slows down WordPress sites.
How we built it.
Modern PHP
Built with modern PHP practices, following WordPress coding standards. Object-oriented architecture that's easy to extend and maintain.
Modular design
Each feature is a self-contained module. Enable only what you need. No bloat, no unnecessary database queries, no performance impact from unused features.
Thorough testing
Tested across WordPress versions, PHP versions, and common plugin combinations. We use it on our own client sites, so reliability is non-negotiable.
Documentation
Comprehensive documentation for every feature, hook, and filter. Developers can extend the plugin confidently knowing exactly how it works.
Three years on.
What started as an internal tool has grown into something we're genuinely proud of. WP Extended is now used on hundreds of WordPress sites, and we continue to develop and improve it based on real-world feedback.
3+ Years
Active development and continuous improvement
Lightweight
Minimal footprint with maximum functionality
Proven
Used on our own client sites every day
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