Resetting to Default

If you want to start fresh or undo all customizations, there are two straightforward methods to restore the admin menu to its original WordPress default order.

Option 1: Deactivate and Reactivate the Plugin

The simplest approach requires no database access:

1. Navigate to Plugins in your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Find “ID Admin Menu Customizer” in the plugins list.
3. Click “Deactivate” to disable the plugin. The admin menu immediately returns to WordPress defaults.
4. Click “Activate” to re-enable the plugin with a clean slate.

After reactivation, the saved configuration is cleared. The menu displays in WordPress default order with no hidden items and no custom dividers. You can then re-customize from scratch.

Option 2: Delete the Option Manually

If you prefer to reset the configuration without deactivating the plugin, you can delete the stored option directly from the database. The option name is idamc_menu_order in the wp_options table.

Using phpMyAdmin:

1. Open phpMyAdmin and select your WordPress database.
2. Navigate to the wp_options table (your table prefix may differ).
3. Search for the row where option_name is idamc_menu_order.
4. Delete that row.

Using WP-CLI:

wp option delete idamc_menu_order

This command removes the option instantly. The next time an admin page loads, the plugin detects that no saved configuration exists and displays the default WordPress menu order.

What About Uninstalling?

If you fully uninstall (delete) the plugin through the WordPress admin, the plugin’s uninstall.php file automatically removes the idamc_menu_order option from the database. This ensures no orphaned data is left behind after removal.

Note: Simply deactivating the plugin does not delete the option. Only full uninstallation or the manual methods above will remove it.