Active installs
700+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8129
Peak #8124
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All-time downloads
9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Dashboard quick links widget currently ranks #8129 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8124, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.6.0, shipped on Jan 23, 2026 (196 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Hem Thapa |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.0 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-23 |
| Added to directory | 2016-09-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A lightweight plugin to allows admins to create a admin dashboard widget with frequently accessed links for quick access.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashboard quick links widget a free plugin?
Yes — Dashboard quick links widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Dashboard quick links widget?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Dashboard quick links widget?
As of August 7, 2026, Dashboard quick links widget ranks #8129 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8124.
When was Dashboard quick links widget last updated?
Dashboard quick links widget was last updated on January 23, 2026 (version 1.6.0). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Dashboard quick links widget?
Dashboard quick links widget is developed by Hem Thapa. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2016.
