Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9940
Peak #9930
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
6.8K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Dashboard Messages currently ranks #9940 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9930, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.7, shipped on Dec 5, 2025 (245 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Show Messages on the WP Admin Dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Dashboard Messages a free plugin?
Yes — WP Dashboard Messages is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Dashboard Messages?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is WP Dashboard Messages?
As of August 7, 2026, WP Dashboard Messages ranks #9940 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9930.
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.
