id summary reporter owner description type status priority milestone component version severity resolution keywords cc focuses 38169 "Remove the ""edit"" link from each plugin row on the Plugins screen" johnbillion johnbillion "Some very unscientific user testing last week led me to notice an inexperienced user who clicked the `Edit` link next to a plugin when they were looking for its settings panel. They subsequently spent around a minute on this screen before deciding that they weren't in the right place. Should the `Edit` link in each plugin row be removed? It will reduce clutter on the Plugins screen, and the plugin and theme editors are still available from their respective `Editor` menus. One disadvantage is the lack of visibility of the plugin editor which is a potential springboard for getting users into development (one of the arguments against removing the editors completely). Note that the Themes screen no longer shows an `Edit` link anywhere since 3.8." enhancement closed normal 4.9 Administration normal fixed has-patch needs-docs administration, multisite