Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Dashboard Notes currently ranks #8728 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8543, first reached on Aug 29, 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 37% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Mar 10, 2026 (223 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #8728 |
| 2026-09-30 | #8634 |
| 2026-08-31 | #8584 |
| 2026-07-31 | #8572 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 500 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | MIGHTYminnow |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.3 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-10 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily create notes/instructions in the WordPress admin using any widget you like!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Dashboard Notes?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Dashboard Notes?
As of October 19, 2026, Dashboard Notes ranks #8728 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8543.
When was Dashboard Notes last updated?
Dashboard Notes was last updated on March 10, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Dashboard Notes?
Dashboard Notes is developed by MIGHTYminnow. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
