Dashboard Shortcuts
v1.2by Nikita Hlopov · updated 21 days ago
Add custom shortcut links to your admin bar. Create bookmarks and favorites for quick access to frequently used pages and tools.
- Rank
- #46,507
- Down3,437 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 821
- 821 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Dashboard Shortcuts at a glance
Dashboard Shortcuts is a WordPress plugin by Nikita Hlopov with 10+ active installs, the #46,507 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Oct 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 17 plugins tagged “shortcuts”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats126 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Dashboard Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#46,507 · up 1,636 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,507 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,070 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,797 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,411 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,847 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,036 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #41,607 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,820 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #48,143 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +9.09% |
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- Rank #45820 → #46797Downloads -37.5%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jan 5, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Dashboard Shortcuts
How many websites use Dashboard Shortcuts?
Dashboard Shortcuts 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 #46,507 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Dashboard Shortcuts been downloaded?
821 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Dashboard Shortcuts last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Oct 19, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is Dashboard Shortcuts compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Dashboard Shortcuts still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Dashboard Shortcuts have?
No one has reviewed Dashboard Shortcuts on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Dashboard Shortcuts?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 821 |
| Author | Nikita Hlopov |
| First released | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 |
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