A Dashboard Notice
v0.2.0by David Herrera · updated 10 years ago
Display a notice to anyone viewing the Dashboard.
- Rank
- #41,512
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.8K
- 3,771 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
A Dashboard Notice at a glance
A Dashboard Notice is a WordPress plugin by David Herrera with 10+ active installs, the #41,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.2.0 came out on Dec 21, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 584 plugins tagged “dashboard”, it ranks #259. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | A Dashboard Notice |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#41,512 · down 1,659 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #41,512 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,598 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #48,333 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,443 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,419 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,853 |
Growth %
Average -0.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 12, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 21, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about A Dashboard Notice
How many websites use A Dashboard Notice?
A Dashboard Notice is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,512 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has A Dashboard Notice been downloaded?
3,771 times in total since 2014.
When was A Dashboard Notice last updated?
Version 0.2.0 came out on Dec 21, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is A Dashboard Notice compatible with the latest WordPress?
A Dashboard Notice’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is A Dashboard Notice still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does A Dashboard Notice have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to A Dashboard Notice?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.8K |
| Author | David Herrera |
| First released | May 12, 2014 |
| Version | 0.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 21, 2016 |
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