Dashboard quick links widget
v1.6.0by Hem Thapa · updated 9 months ago
A lightweight plugin to allows admins to create a admin dashboard widget with frequently accessed links for quick access.
- Rank
- #8,098
- Up16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 664
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.5K
- 9,505 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Dashboard quick links widget at a glance
Dashboard quick links widget is a WordPress plugin by Hem Thapa with 600+ active installs, the #8,098 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.6.0 came out on Jan 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 495 plugins tagged “links”, it ranks #36. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats187 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Dashboard quick links widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 664 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 664 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 662 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 664 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 663 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 661 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 664 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 665 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 665 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 665 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 666 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 665 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 666 |
Rank over time
#8,098 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,098 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,114 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,111 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,089 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,089 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,114 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,084 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,079 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,078 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,081 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,090 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,102 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,096 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.15% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8102 → #8089
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.691%
- v1.58.8%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- Sep 20, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Dashboard quick links widget
How many websites use Dashboard quick links widget?
Dashboard quick links widget is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,098 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Dashboard quick links widget been downloaded?
9,505 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Dashboard quick links widget last updated?
Version 1.6.0 came out on Jan 23, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is Dashboard quick links widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Dashboard quick links widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Dashboard quick links widget still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Dashboard quick links widget have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Dashboard quick links widget?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 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 | ≈ 664 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 9.5K |
| Author | Hem Thapa |
| First released | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Version | 1.6.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
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