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Dashboard Commander

by Josh Hartman

4.8★ (8 ratings)  ·  Current rank #7253

Active installs
900+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7253
Peak #7253
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
35K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Dashboard Commander currently ranks #7253 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v1.0.3, shipped on Jun 17, 2026 (51 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.

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Details

AuthorJosh Hartman
Current version1.0.3
Versions released5
Last updated2026-06-17
Added to directory2011-01-30
Requires WordPress2.9.2+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
admincommanddashboardmanagewidgets

Description

Command your admin dashboard. Manage built-in widgets and dynamically registered widgets. Hide widgets depending upon user capabilities.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dashboard Commander a free plugin?

Yes — Dashboard Commander is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Dashboard Commander?

WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.

How popular is Dashboard Commander?

As of August 7, 2026, Dashboard Commander ranks #7253 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Dashboard Commander last updated?

Dashboard Commander was last updated on June 17, 2026 (version 1.0.3). It has shipped 5 releases in total.

Who makes Dashboard Commander?

Dashboard Commander is developed by Josh Hartman. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2011.