Description
Do you find it hard to quickly locate specific content in a long list of posts or pages? Mxwlsoft Post Row Colors lets you assign a custom background color to each post or page row in the WordPress admin list table. This helps you visually organize, distinguish, and highlight content.
Key features:
- Color-coded rows – Set a different background color for each post/page row. Instantly spot what matters.
- 10 built-in colors – Choose from soft red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, pink, light gray, or white.
- Easy to use:
- In the post editor, use the “Background Color” panel in the sidebar.
- In the list table, use Quick Edit to change the color inline.
- Use Bulk Edit to apply the same color to multiple posts at once.
- No configuration – Activate and it works immediately. No settings page needed.
Use cases:
- Mark important, pending, or featured posts.
- Visually group content by category, author, or status (e.g., green = published, yellow = needs update, red = needs review).
- Quickly spot specific entries in personal blogs or business websites.
Installation
- From your WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Add New, search for “Mxwlsoft Post Row Colors”, or upload the plugin folder.
- Activate the plugin.
- Go to Posts or Pages. You will see a new “Background Color” column in the list table.
- Click Quick Edit on any post, or edit the post directly, to choose a color.
FAQ
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How do I set a background color for a post?
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Two ways:
– Edit screen: Open the post editor. On the right sidebar, find the “Background Color” panel, pick a color, and save.
– Quick Edit: In the post list table, hover over a post title, click Quick Edit, choose a color from the field, then click Update. -
Can I set the same color for multiple posts at once?
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Yes. Select several posts, then choose Bulk Edit. In the bulk edit panel, pick a color and click Update.
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How do I remove a color?
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In the color picker, clear the color value (delete all characters) and save. The row will return to the default white background.
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Which post types are supported?
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By default, Posts and Pages are supported.
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Will the colors affect my website’s front end?
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No. This plugin works only in the WordPress admin area. It does not change anything on the public side of your site.
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Contributors & Developers
“Mxwlsoft Post Row Colors – Background Highlighter for Admin” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Add background color highlighting to post/page list rows.
- Support for standard edit, quick edit, and bulk edit.
- 10 built-in color presets.