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Simplified Profiles
Clean up WordPress user profile pages by removing unnecessary default fields. Hide the color scheme picker, biographical info, website URL, and other options your users don’t need - creating a cleaner, less confusing profile experience.
Use Cases
- Simplify profiles for clients who don’t need WordPress’s advanced options
- Remove the color scheme picker that confuses non-technical users
- Hide the biographical info field when you don’t use author bios
- Create focused profile pages with only the fields that matter
- Reduce cognitive load for users who just need to update their email or password
How It Works
- Select which profile fields you want to hide
- The module injects CSS to hide those fields from the profile editor
- Contact methods are also removed from the form entirely
- Hidden fields aren’t deleted - they’re just not visible
Where to Find It
The module settings let you choose which fields to remove. The changes take effect on Users → Your Profile and when editing any user’s profile.
Settings
Remove Fields
Select which profile fields to hide using the tag selector. Available options:
| Field | What It Removes |
|---|---|
| Biographical Info | The large “About Yourself” textarea for author bios |
| Website | The URL field in the contact information section |
| Visual Editor | The “Disable the visual editor” checkbox |
| Syntax Highlighting | The “Disable syntax highlighting” option |
| Comment Shortcuts | The “Enable keyboard shortcuts for comments” option |
| Show Toolbar on Frontend | The “Show Toolbar when viewing site” checkbox |
Remove Color Scheme Picker
Toggle this option to hide the “Admin Color Scheme” section from Personal Options. This is enabled by default since most users don’t need to customize their admin colors.
Using the Tag Selector
- Click on any field name in the “Available” section to add it to your removal list
- Selected fields appear as tags at the top
- Click the × on any tag to stop hiding that field
- Changes apply after you save the module settings
What Gets Hidden
When you hide a field, it’s removed from the profile editing interface using CSS. The underlying data remains in the database - you’re just simplifying the UI.
Before (Default WordPress)
Personal Options
├── Visual Editor toggle
├── Syntax Highlighting toggle
├── Admin Color Scheme (8 color options)
├── Keyboard Shortcuts toggle
├── Toolbar toggle
Name
├── Username
├── First/Last Name
├── Nickname
├── Display Name
Contact Info
├── Email
├── Website URL
About Yourself
├── Biographical Info (large textarea)
├── Profile PictureAfter (Simplified)
Name
├── Username
├── First/Last Name
├── Nickname
├── Display Name
Contact Info
├── Email
Account Management
├── Password fieldsCommon Configurations
Minimal Client Profiles
Hide everything except essentials:
- ✓ Biographical Info
- ✓ Website
- ✓ Visual Editor
- ✓ Syntax Highlighting
- ✓ Comment Shortcuts
- ✓ Show Toolbar on Frontend
- ✓ Remove Color Scheme Picker
Blog Author Profiles
Keep bio, hide technical options:
- ✓ Visual Editor
- ✓ Syntax Highlighting
- ✓ Comment Shortcuts
- ✓ Remove Color Scheme Picker
Developer/Admin Profiles
Minimal hiding - keep most options:
- ✓ Comment Shortcuts (rarely used)
- ✓ Remove Color Scheme Picker
FAQ
Does hiding fields delete the data?
No. Hidden fields retain their existing values in the database. Users just can’t see or edit them through the profile page. If you later show the field again, any existing data reappears.Does this affect all users?
Yes. Field visibility applies to all user profiles - both when users edit their own profile and when admins edit other users’ profiles.Can I show different fields to different roles?
Not with this module. The same fields are hidden for everyone. For role-based field visibility, you’d need a more advanced user profile plugin.Will hidden fields still work?
Yes. The Visual Editor preference, toolbar setting, and other hidden options continue to function based on their last saved value. Users just can’t change them through the UI.What about custom profile fields from other plugins?
This module only hides WordPress default fields. Custom fields added by other plugins will still appear. Each plugin typically handles its own field visibility.Can users still access hidden features?
Some features (like visual editor or toolbar) can still be accessed through other means. Hiding them from the profile just removes the settings UI, not the underlying functionality.Start by hiding the color scheme picker - it’s the option most users never need and removing it immediately makes profiles feel cleaner.
The Website field appears in two contexts: as a contact method and when displayed on author pages. Hiding it from the profile doesn’t remove it from your theme’s author templates - that requires theme customization.
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