[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #63204: Add Admin Notes Feature for Users in WordPress Dashboard

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#63204: Add Admin Notes Feature for Users in WordPress Dashboard
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 Reporter:  samahjoob12      |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  feature request  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Users            |    Version:  trunk
 Severity:  normal           |   Keywords:
  Focuses:                   |
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 Dear WordPress Core Team,

 I would like to propose an enhancement to the WordPress user management
 system by introducing an Admin Notes feature for users in the dashboard.
 Currently, there is no built-in way for administrators to store and manage
 private notes about users. Many website administrators rely on third-party
 plugins or external tools to keep track of user-related information, which
 can be inefficient and fragmented.

 Proposed Functionality:
 Admin Notes Section: A new meta field in the user profile where
 administrators can add and view private notes.

 Permissions: Only users with administrator privileges should be able to
 view and manage these notes.

 Editing & Deletion: The ability to edit, update, and delete notes as
 needed.

 Timestamp & Author Tracking: Optionally, each note can include a timestamp
 and the admin user who created it.

 Search & Filter Integration: Admins should be able to search for users
 based on keywords in their notes.

 Optional: Notes History: A log of previous notes to track changes over
 time.

 Use Cases:
 Membership Sites: Admins can store internal notes about user behavior,
 support history, or membership status.

 E-Commerce (WooCommerce): Store notes regarding a customer's purchase
 history, disputes, or VIP status.

 Multi-Author Blogs: Editors can leave internal feedback about
 contributors.

 Educational Platforms: Notes about student progress or issues can be
 recorded for better tracking.

 Why This Should Be in Core:
 Enhances User Management: Provides a built-in way to store relevant
 information about users without needing third-party plugins.

 Improves Administrative Efficiency: Reduces reliance on external
 spreadsheets or disconnected tools.

 Better Collaboration: Multiple admins can keep track of internal user
 notes across different roles.

 I believe this feature would greatly benefit the WordPress community and
 improve the overall user management experience. Thank you for considering
 this enhancement request.



 Best regards,
 Seyyed Ahmadreza Mahjoob

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/63204>
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