A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes
A Note Above allows you to save notes on your WP Admin Dashboard. After installing A Note Above a widget will be added to your Dashboard. Add as many notes as you would like. Share your notes by role or keep a note to…
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A Note Above shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where A Note Above stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin notes | >100 |
| dashboard notes | >100 |
| notes | >100 |
| user notes | >100 |
| wp notes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes
From the official readme · v2.0.2Description
A Note Above allows you to save notes on your WP Admin Dashboard. After installing A Note Above a widget will be added to your Dashboard. Add as many notes as you would like. Share your notes by role or keep a note to yourself.
Each note is collapsed. Simply click on the title of your note to reveal the notes contents.
Installation
- Install and Activate from your Plugins page
- ‘A Note Above’ panel will be added to your WP Admin Dashboard
- Click ‘Add A Note’ to create a new note
- Visibility changes can be made in the Visibility panel
** Choose if everyone, only you or specific roles can see a specific note
** NOTE: Don’t save passwords or any sensative data
Changelog
Filters and color coding coming soon
2.0.1
Tags! Now you can tag each note with several tags.
Searchable Tags! Click a tag or type into the tag search bar
Added transition on notes to increase the user experience
01.0.1
Initial Release
For developers
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FAQ
A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is A Note Above free?
Yes. A Note Above is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is A Note Above safe to use in 2026?
A Note Above shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use A Note Above?
A Note Above is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,463 times since it launched in May 2021. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does A Note Above work with WordPress 7.1?
A Note Above is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does A Note Above need?
A Note Above requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was A Note Above last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on November 12, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes A Note Above?
A Note Above is developed and maintained by brownbrowniebrownerson.
What are the best alternatives to A Note Above?
The most popular alternatives to A Note Above are Sticky Notes for WP Dashboa… (1K+ installs), User Notes (800+ installs) and KeepInMind Dashboard Notes (300+ installs).
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