Modern WordPress Plugin Settings with DataForm: A Complete Developer Guide
WordPress is evolving rapidly—not only on the front end but also inside the admin panel. With the new admin redesign, WordPress is moving toward a more modern, React-based experience. One of the most important additions in this transition is DataForm , a new approach to building plugin settings pages that are clean, consistent, and future-ready. In this post, you’ll learn: What’s changing in the WordPress admin interface What DataForm is and why it matters How DataForm differs from traditional plugin settings What WordPress developers need to do to stay ahead What’s New in the WordPress Admin Redesign? For years, WordPress plugin settings pages were built using PHP, HTML, and custom CSS. While functional, this approach often resulted in inconsistent UI and poor user experience. With the introduction of Gutenberg, WordPress began shifting toward a React-first architecture . The admin redesign continues this direction with clear goals: Consistent UI across core, plugins, and blocks Impro...
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