uiXpress
General Features

Admin Modernization Features

uiXpress completely modernizes and redesigns the WordPress admin interface, providing a sleek, high-performance experience.

Overview

uiXpress transforms the WordPress admin from a dated interface into a modern, beautiful, and functional experience. The modernization includes visual redesign, dark mode support, improved UX, and enhanced functionality.

Visual Redesign

Modern Interface Design

Design Principles:

  • Dark mode-first approach
  • Clean, minimalist aesthetic
  • Consistent spacing and typography
  • Modern color palette
  • Smooth animations

Visual Elements:

  • Rounded corners
  • Subtle shadows
  • Modern icons
  • Clean typography
  • Consistent spacing

Color System:

  • Base color palette
  • Accent color palette
  • Automatic color scales
  • CSS custom properties
  • Theme consistency

Layout Options

Default Layout:

  • Standard WordPress layout
  • Traditional sidebar
  • Standard spacing
  • Classic appearance
  • Familiar structure

Rounded Layout:

  • Rounded corners
  • Softer appearance
  • Modern aesthetic
  • Enhanced visuals
  • Better aesthetics

Bubble Layout:

  • Floating menu design
  • Card-based interface
  • Modern appearance
  • Enhanced visuals
  • Unique design

Layout Switching:

  • Visual previews
  • Click to select
  • Immediate application
  • Layout persistence
  • Easy switching

Dark Mode

Magic Dark Mode

Auto-Application:

  • Automatically applies dark styles
  • Pages without dark mode support
  • Consistent visual experience
  • Seamless integration
  • No manual configuration

Features:

  • Automatic detection
  • Page-by-page application
  • Consistent styling
  • Smooth transitions
  • User-friendly

Global Theme Control

Force Global Theme:

  • Light theme option
  • Dark theme option
  • Off option (user choice)
  • Remove user toggle
  • Site-wide control

Use Cases:

  • Brand consistency
  • Client requirements
  • Design standards
  • User experience
  • Administrative control

User Preferences

Theme Selection:

  • Light mode
  • Dark mode
  • System preference
  • Manual toggle
  • Persistent storage

Preference Storage:

  • LocalStorage
  • User-specific
  • Persistent
  • Cross-session
  • Per-user basis

UI Enhancements

Toolbar Customization

Hide Screen Options:

  • Toggle screen options button
  • Cleaner interface
  • Reduced clutter
  • Better focus
  • User preference

Hide Help Toggle:

  • Toggle help button
  • Cleaner interface
  • Reduced clutter
  • Better focus
  • User preference

Modern Menu Design:

  • Clean appearance
  • Icon support
  • Smooth animations
  • Better organization
  • Responsive design

Menu Features:

  • Icon-based navigation
  • Smooth transitions
  • Hover effects
  • Active states
  • Better UX

Admin Bar

Modern Admin Bar:

  • Dark mode support
  • Consistent styling
  • Better visibility
  • Improved UX
  • Modern appearance

Admin Bar Features:

  • Dark mode styling
  • Consistent colors
  • Better contrast
  • Improved readability
  • Modern design

Color Customization

Base Theme Colors

Color Configuration:

  • Base color picker
  • Automatic scale generation
  • Custom color scales
  • Step-based colors
  • CSS custom properties

Color Scale:

  • Automatic generation
  • Manual customization
  • Step editing
  • Color picker per step
  • Clear custom properties

Accent Theme Colors

Accent Configuration:

  • Accent color picker
  • Automatic scale generation
  • Custom color scales
  • Step-based colors
  • CSS custom properties

Accent Scale:

  • Automatic generation
  • Manual customization
  • Step editing
  • Color picker per step
  • Clear custom properties

CSS Custom Properties

Property System:

  • --uix-base-{step} variables
  • --uix-accent-{step} variables
  • Automatic generation
  • Dynamic updates
  • Theme consistency

Property Usage:

  • Theme-wide colors
  • Consistent styling
  • Dynamic updates
  • Easy customization
  • CSS integration

Custom Styling

Custom CSS

CSS Editor:

  • Code editor component
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Admin-only CSS
  • Login page CSS
  • Custom properties

CSS Scope:

  • Admin area only
  • Login page included
  • Isolated styling
  • No frontend impact
  • Safe customization

External Stylesheets

Stylesheet Management:

  • Add external CSS URLs
  • Multiple stylesheets
  • URL input fields
  • Add/remove functionality
  • Admin area injection

Use Cases:

  • Custom fonts
  • Additional styling
  • Third-party CSS
  • Theme extensions
  • Custom branding

Performance Features

Optimized Loading

Asset Management:

  • Efficient CSS loading
  • Optimized JavaScript
  • Lazy loading
  • Code splitting
  • Performance optimization

Loading Strategy:

  • Conditional loading
  • Page-specific assets
  • Optimized bundles
  • Fast initial load
  • Smooth experience

Shadow DOM

Style Isolation:

  • Shadow DOM implementation
  • Isolated styling
  • No conflicts
  • Safe customization
  • Component isolation

Isolation Benefits:

  • No style conflicts
  • Safe customization
  • Component isolation
  • Better performance
  • Cleaner code

Responsive Design

Mobile Support

Mobile Optimization:

  • Responsive layouts
  • Touch-friendly
  • Mobile navigation
  • Drawer components
  • Optimized experience

Mobile Features:

  • Drawer navigation
  • Touch gestures
  • Responsive tables
  • Mobile-friendly forms
  • Optimized UI

Tablet Support

Tablet Optimization:

  • Responsive layouts
  • Touch-friendly
  • Optimized spacing
  • Tablet navigation
  • Enhanced experience

Accessibility

Accessibility Features

WCAG Compliance:

  • Keyboard navigation
  • Screen reader support
  • High contrast
  • Focus indicators
  • ARIA labels

Accessibility Improvements:

  • Better contrast
  • Keyboard support
  • Screen reader friendly
  • Focus management
  • ARIA compliance

Browser Compatibility

Supported Browsers

Modern Browsers:

  • Chrome/Edge (latest)
  • Firefox (latest)
  • Safari (latest)
  • Opera (latest)
  • Modern browser support

Features:

  • CSS Grid
  • Flexbox
  • CSS Custom Properties
  • Modern JavaScript
  • ES6+ features

Integration

WordPress Integration

Seamless Integration:

  • WordPress hooks
  • REST API integration
  • Options API
  • User capabilities
  • Plugin compatibility

Compatibility:

  • WordPress 5.5+
  • PHP 7.4+
  • Modern WordPress
  • Plugin compatibility
  • Theme compatibility

Third-Party Plugins

Plugin Compatibility:

  • Most plugins compatible
  • Style isolation
  • No conflicts
  • Safe integration
  • Tested compatibility

Known Compatibility:

  • WooCommerce
  • Gravity Forms
  • Contact Form 7
  • Most popular plugins
  • Extensive testing