Dawsony Bulk Edit Tabs

Dawsony Bulk Edit Tabs adds convenient “Open in tabs” buttons to all WordPress admin list tables (Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, WooCommerce Products, etc.). This powerful productivity tool lets you quickly open multiple post edit screens in new browser tabs with just one click.

Key Features:

• Open Selected in Tabs – Open edit screens for checked items only
• Open All on Page – Open edit screens for all items currently visible
• Smart Safety Limits – Hard limit of 25 tabs with confirmation dialog at 10+ tabs
• Universal Support – Works with all post types (Posts, Pages, CPTs, WooCommerce)
• Capability Aware – Only shows for users who can edit the specific post type
• Zero Configuration – Works immediately after activation
• Popup Block Aware – Warns users about browser popup settings

Perfect For:

• Bulk editing multiple posts across tabs
• Reviewing and editing content in batches
• Managing large inventories (WooCommerce products)
• Content workflow management
• Site maintenance and updates

How It Works:

1. Navigate to any post list table in WordPress admin
2. Select items using checkboxes (or skip selection for “all”)
3. Click “Open Selected in Tabs” or “Open All on Page”
4. Edit screens open in new tabs instantly
5. Work across multiple tabs simultaneously

Safety Features:

• Confirmation dialog when opening 10 or more tabs
• Hard limit of 25 tabs enforced (customizable via filter)
• Popup blocking reminder in confirmation message
• Respects user capabilities and permissions

Compatibility:

• WordPress 5.0+
• All standard post types
• Custom Post Types
• WooCommerce Products
• Page builders (Gutenberg, Elementor, etc.)

Developer Notes

Filters Available:

dawsony_bulk_edit_tabs_limit - Modify the maximum number of tabs that can be opened (default: 25)

dawsony_bulk_edit_tabs_confirm_threshold - Modify when the confirmation dialog appears (default: 10)

No Options Stored:

This plugin does not store any options in the database. It’s purely JavaScript-based and requires no cleanup on uninstall.

Browser Compatibility:

• Chrome/Edge: Full support
• Firefox: Full support
• Safari: Full support
• Internet Explorer 11: Not supported

Performance:

The plugin only loads assets on edit.php screens (post list tables) and has zero impact on your site’s frontend or other admin pages.

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit:

• Website: https://dawsony.com
• Author: dawsonyweb

Privacy

This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. It operates entirely within your WordPress admin area and requires no external services.