View the file and folder structure of your installed WordPress plugins and themes directly from the admin dashboard.
| Author: | Blincks (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.9.4 |
| Plugin version: | 2.1.1 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 03-05-2025 |
| Last updated: | 23-03-2026 |
| Rating, %: | 100 |
| Rated by: | 2 |
| Plugin URI: | https://wordpress.org/plugins/structure-viewe... |
| Total downloads: | 691 |
| Active installs: | 10+ |
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Structure Viewer 2.1 is a comprehensive developer toolkit for WordPress that provides deep insight into your installed plugins and themes. Beyond simple file browsing, it offers powerful search capabilities, in-file content viewing, individual file downloads, multiple export formats (including PDF), and intelligent filtering—all within a clean, modern interface.
???? Core Features:
???? Advanced File Explorer
– Tree View Navigation: Expandable folder structure with intuitive icons
– File Information: View file sizes and modification dates on demand
– Image Handling: Image files automatically open in new tabs
– Modal File Viewer: View file contents directly in the admin with syntax highlighting
– File Download: Download any individual file directly from the file viewer modal
– Keyboard Navigation: Use arrow keys to navigate through the file tree
???? Powerful Search & Filter
– Real-time Search: Instantly search across all files and folders
– File Type Filtering: Filter by specific file types (PHP, JS, CSS, Images, etc.)
– Extension-based Search: Search by file extension (e.g., .php, .js)
– Contextual Results: Results show full file paths and metadata
???? Multi-Format Export
– Export as TXT: Plain text structure for easy sharing
– Export as JSON: Structured data for API integration
– Export as XML: Standardized format for data processing
– Export as PDF: Formatted PDF with header, page numbers, and branding
– Clipboard Copy: One-click copy of entire structure to clipboard
– Direct Downloads: Export files with proper naming and MIME types
– Individual File Download: Download any single file from within the file viewer
???? Enhanced User Experience
– Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
– Loading Indicators: Visual feedback during operations
– Persistent Settings: Remember your preferences between sessions
– Accessibility: Keyboard navigation and focus management
– Clean Interface: Modern WordPress admin styling
⚡ Advanced Features:
– WP-CLI Integration: Manage structures from command line
– Security Focused: Strict permission checks and path validation
– Performance Optimized: Efficient file scanning with exclusions
– Nonce Protection: Secure AJAX operations
– Smart Exclusions: Automatically ignores node_modules, .git, and system files
???? Professional Use Cases:
???? Development & Debugging
– Quickly locate specific files in complex plugin structures
– Identify missing or misplaced files causing issues
– Understand plugin/theme architecture for customization
– Debug file permission or path-related problems
???? Auditing & Security
– Review third-party plugin structures for suspicious files
– Verify file integrity after updates
– Check for unnecessary or redundant files
– Ensure proper file organization standards
???? AI-Assisted Development
– Export complete structures for AI analysis (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
– Provide AI with context about plugin architecture
– Get precise code modification suggestions
– Example: “Here’s WooCommerce’s structure, how do I modify cart functionality?”
???? Documentation & Collaboration
– Generate structure documentation for teams
– Share plugin layouts with remote developers
– Create visual maps of complex projects
– Maintain reference documentation for future development
Additional Information
- Security: Requires
manage_optionscapability with nonce protection, input validation, output escaping, and directory traversal prevention. - Performance: Lightweight modular architecture with optimized file scanning and selective asset loading.
- Compatibility: Tested with WordPress 6.9 and PHP 7.2+. PDF export uses jsPDF 2.5.1 loaded from cdnjs (no server-side PDF library required).
- Support: For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin page.
- Contributing: Developers can contribute via GitHub (link in plugin description).
Credits
Developed by Blincks — A web design and development agency. Structure Viewer is one of our open-source tools built for the developer community.
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