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Etch WP

by Etchv1.6.1Unlimited sites

Etch WP is a WordPress utility plugin from Etch.

Product facts

Version
1.6.1
Released
3 July 2026
Type
Plugin
Licence
GPL
Included in
Every plan, or $6.29 / year on its own

Overview

Many WordPress admin areas fill up with small annoyances: crowded menus, clumsy edit screens and routine tasks that take too many clicks. Etch WP addresses these everyday pain points with a set of practical tweaks instead of one large feature. It cleans up the dashboard, adds shortcuts and refines how posts, media and notifications behave.

The plugin is designed to stay light, so it adds tools without piling extra load onto the site. It needs minimal configuration, and developers can adjust its behavior through configurable options and hooks. It fits people who maintain several client sites as well as owners who run a single site and want a tidier, more convenient backend.

Features

  • Lightweight utility design: Etch WP adds essential tools in a compact package, built to avoid the bloat that larger plugins bring to a WordPress installation.
  • Smart backend tweaks: Changes to the admin dashboard reduce clutter and make the interface more intuitive, which helps you move around the backend more quickly.
  • Admin helpers: Shortcuts and tools cover routine tasks, including quick access menus, simpler content management and improved user role controls.
  • Better post edit screens: Small refinements to the post edit screens smooth out daily editing work, alongside improved media handling and customized notifications.
  • Developer hooks and options: Configurable options and hooks let developers extend the plugin or tailor its functions to the needs of a specific project.
  • AI Assistant permissions: Permissions let you allow or block AI Assistant actions by domain, with clear labels in the toggles interface.
  • Content Hub and asset manager: Delete taxonomies from the list view or right-click menu, sort unassigned assets into an Uncategorized section, and see upload feedback as collections upload.
  • Delete confirmation dialogs: Confirmation prompts appear before destructive actions, giving you a chance to cancel an accidental deletion.

Best for

  • Developers who want configurable admin tweaks and hooks
  • Agencies maintaining several client WordPress sites
  • Site owners wanting a cleaner, simpler dashboard

Changelog

Version 1.6.1 — 2 July 2026

  • New AI Assistant permissions now let you allow or block actions by domain, with clearer labels in the toggles UI.
  • New AI Assistant can now update existing posts in Build mode, including title-only or content-only changes.
  • New Content Hub now lets you delete taxonomies from both the list view and the right-click menu.
  • New Uncategorized section for assets that aren’t assigned to a collection.
  • New Proper upload feedback while collections upload in the asset manager.
  • Improved Delete confirmation dialogs now appear before destructive actions, so you can cancel accidental deletions.
  • Fixed Assets now upload to the currently selected collection.

FAQ

Is Etch WP free?

The code of Etch WP is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Etch WP gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Etch WP is this?

Version 1.6.1, released 3 July 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.

How do I update Etch WP?

Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Etch WP for you.

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