Active installs
500+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8735
Peak #8735
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
9.3K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Dashboard Wordcount currently ranks #8735 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.8, shipped on Oct 11, 2016 (3,588 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | ricardjorg |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.8 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-11 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Updates the Dashboard's At a Glance widget to show the total word count of all the published posts and age of this WordPress website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashboard Wordcount a free plugin?
Yes — Dashboard Wordcount is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Dashboard Wordcount?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Dashboard Wordcount?
As of August 8, 2026, Dashboard Wordcount ranks #8735 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Dashboard Wordcount last updated?
Dashboard Wordcount was last updated on October 11, 2016 (version 0.8). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Dashboard Wordcount?
Dashboard Wordcount is developed by ricardjorg. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
