Widgets on dashboard
v0.1.0by tmatsuur · updated 12 years ago
Update sidebar widgets on dashboard.
- Rank
- #27,189
- Up124 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,727 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widgets on dashboard at a glance
Widgets on dashboard is a WordPress plugin by tmatsuur with 20+ active installs, the #27,189 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.0 came out on May 7, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 584 plugins tagged “dashboard”, it ranks #171. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widgets on dashboard |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
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 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,189 · down 175 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,189 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,313 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,345 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,399 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,443 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,366 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,329 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,303 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,382 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,195 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,253 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,104 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,055 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,014 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +4.35% |
| 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 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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 7, 2014
- Last updated
- May 7, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widgets on dashboard
How many websites use Widgets on dashboard?
Widgets on dashboard 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 #27,189 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widgets on dashboard been downloaded?
2,727 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Widgets on dashboard last updated?
Version 0.1.0 came out on May 7, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Widgets on dashboard compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widgets on dashboard’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Widgets on dashboard still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Widgets on dashboard have?
No one has reviewed Widgets on dashboard on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Widgets on dashboard?
The plugins most like Widgets on dashboard, by the tags they share, are Dashboard Notepad (10K+), Dashboard Widgets Suite (4K+) and Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | tmatsuur |
| First released | May 7, 2014 |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 7, 2014 |
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