Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9859
Peak #9841
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
6.9K
Days tracked
37
1 day▲ 5
7 days▲ 23
30 days▲ 98
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Dashboard Messages currently ranks #9859 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9841, first reached on Aug 27, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.7, shipped on Dec 5, 2025 (269 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #9859 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9935 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | podpirate |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.7 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
| Added to directory | 2020-05-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Show Messages on the WP Admin Dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Dashboard Messages?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is WP Dashboard Messages?
As of August 31, 2026, WP Dashboard Messages ranks #9859 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9841.
When was WP Dashboard Messages last updated?
WP Dashboard Messages was last updated on December 5, 2025 (version 1.1.7). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes WP Dashboard Messages?
WP Dashboard Messages is developed by podpirate. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2020.
