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Dashboard Widgets Suite

by Jeff Starr · WordPress.org page · Website

v3.5.2 Tested up to WP 7.1 PHP 5.6.20+

Dashboard Widgets Suite has 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 162,774 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Dashboard Widgets Suite at a glance

Active installs
4,000+
Total downloads
162,774
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Dashboard Widgets Suite well maintained?

Support threads resolved
0 of 1
recent threads on the WordPress.org support forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1
One-star reviews
3%
1 of 38 reviews on WordPress.org

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Includes 9 awesome Dashboard widgets
  • Easy to set up and customize options
  • Regularly updated and “future proof”
  • Secure, clean, error-free code
  • Built with the WordPress API
  • Lightweight, fast and flexible
  • Focused on performance, loads only enabled widgets
  • Enable/disable widgets via Dashboard or plugin settings
  • Option to restore 1-column display for the Dashboard
  • Shortcodes to display widgets on the frontend
  • Many options for customizing widget display
  • Works perfectly with or without Gutenberg

Dashboard Widgets Suite reviews and ratings

38 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
4.9 out of 5

38 reviews

5★
36
4★
1
3★
0
2★
0
1★
1

  • Always keep your notes handy!!!

    This is great for adding notes to my websites so they don't get lost, haha.And I've also used it a lot to quickly check server load and keep it under control.Excellent work!!!

    jburg3333

  • One of the best plugins for the dashboard

    Hi Jeff, First of all, thank you for the Dashboard Widgets Suite plugin — it’s clean, lightweight, and extremely useful. I have two feature requests that would make the plugin even more powerful: Multiple Feed Box instances Currently the Feed Box widget supports only one RSS source. It would be incredibly helpful to allow multiple instances of the Feed Box widget, so users can display several RSS feeds at the same time (e.g., personal site, official institutions, news sources, etc.). Optional admin menu in the left sidebar It would be great to have an optional menu entry in the WP Admin sidebar for easier access to the plugin settings. Even a simple link to the existing settings page would be perfect. Both features would significantly improve workflow and usability for users who rely on the dashboard as a control center. Thank you for considering these enhancements — and thank you again for your excellent work. Best regards, Felix

    effex1

  • Great and simple:)

    A great plugin for my blogs, to see social links, errrors and so on:)

    tinaponting

  • Legit Useful & Educating

    This really helped me secure my server, as a newbie. I had no idea we had to secure PHP and other stuff.

    Anonymous User

  • A must-have plugin

    One of the best plugins Jeff could ever devise. Simplicity, efficiency, everything at your fingertips. Increased user experience on WordPress.

    mariushosting

  • Excellent plugin!

    Lots of functionality in one plugin. Highly recommend you try it out.

    TRUmsg

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Details

Adds 9 awesome widgets to your WP Dashboard. Includes User Notes, Social Buttons, System Info, Debug/Error Logs, and more!

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • dashboard
  • debug
  • log
  • notes
  • widget

More from Jeff Starr

Version
3.5.2
Last updated
Jul 17, 2026
First published
Mar 17, 2016
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
5.6.20
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Dashboard Widgets Suite FAQ

What does Dashboard Widgets Suite do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Dashboard Widgets Suite offers Includes 9 awesome Dashboard widgets, Easy to set up and customize options, Regularly updated and “future proof”, Secure, clean, error-free code and Built with the WordPress API.

How many active installs does Dashboard Widgets Suite have?

WordPress.org reports 4,000+ active installs for Dashboard Widgets Suite as of September 7, 2026.

Is Dashboard Widgets Suite still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on July 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Does Dashboard Widgets Suite have good support?

On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Dashboard Widgets Suite are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.

Is Dashboard Widgets Suite free?

Dashboard Widgets Suite is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.