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AdminNotes

Adds an admin notes block to post and page editing screens with formatted text support and user notifications.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d39▲ +56% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score24/100At risk
All-time downloads707Since Jan 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 5.6+
Downloads · 7d9▼ -18.2% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

AdminNotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in over a year
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 2Aug 15Sep 29
Yesterday1
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day6Jun 5, 2026
Last 12 months486

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where AdminNotes stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
admin >100 10,000 Best admin plugins →
admin notes >100 9,397 Best admin notes plugins →
notes >100 10,000 Best notes plugins →

About AdminNotes

From the official readme · v1.0

Description

AdminNotes allows administrators and editors to add formatted notes to posts and pages. These notes can serve as reminders, tasks, or recommendations for content editors. Additionally, when enabled, users are notified to read these admin notes before editing the content.

Features:
– Add formatted notes using a rich text editor in both Classic and Gutenberg editors.
– Display a notification message to users when editing a post or page if admin notes are present.
– Option to enable or disable the notification on a per-post/page basis.

Installation

  1. Upload the admin-notes folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to the post or page editing screen to add admin notes and configure notifications.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add admin notes to a post or page?

After activating the plugin, edit a post or page. Scroll down to the Admin Notes meta box where you can add your notes using the rich text editor.

How do I enable the notification message for a post or page?

In the Admin Notes meta box, check the box labeled “Show admin notes notification when editing” to enable the notification message for that specific post or page.

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Admin Notes meta box in the Classic Editor.
Admin Notes meta box in the Classic Editor.
Notification message displayed to users when editing a post with admin notes.
Notification message displayed to users when editing a post with admin notes.

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FAQ

AdminNotes: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026

Is AdminNotes free?

Yes. AdminNotes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is AdminNotes safe to use in 2026?

AdminNotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

How many websites use AdminNotes?

AdminNotes is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 707 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

Does AdminNotes work with WordPress 7.1?

AdminNotes is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does AdminNotes need?

AdminNotes requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was AdminNotes last updated?

The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 6, 2025 (2 years ago).

Who makes AdminNotes?

AdminNotes is developed and maintained by nicksmit.

What are the best alternatives to AdminNotes?

The most popular alternatives to AdminNotes are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).

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