The Viking Auto Dismiss
v1.1.3by Daniel van der Velden · updated 5 months ago
Automatically dismisses annoying admin notices while keeping important WordPress updates and security warnings visible.
- Rank
- #27,284
- Down69 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,511 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
The Viking Auto Dismiss at a glance
The Viking Auto Dismiss is a WordPress plugin by Daniel van der Velden with 20+ active installs, the #27,284 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.3 came out on May 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “dismiss”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | The Viking Auto Dismiss |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,284 · down 142 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #27,284 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,215 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,331 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,363 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,361 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,338 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,386 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,319 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,361 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,367 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,405 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,055 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,142 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Dec 26, 2025
- Last updated
- May 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about The Viking Auto Dismiss
How many websites use The Viking Auto Dismiss?
The Viking Auto Dismiss is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,284 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has The Viking Auto Dismiss been downloaded?
1,511 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was The Viking Auto Dismiss last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is The Viking Auto Dismiss compatible with the latest WordPress?
The Viking Auto Dismiss’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 The Viking Auto Dismiss still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does The Viking Auto Dismiss have?
No one has reviewed The Viking Auto Dismiss on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to The Viking Auto Dismiss?
The plugins most like The Viking Auto Dismiss, by the tags they share, are Hide admin notices (7K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and Disable Admin Notices (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | Daniel van der Velden |
| First released | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 25, 2026 |
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