# Dash Broom

> Dash Broom has <10 active installs and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dash Broom shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Hide or toggle WordPress admin notices and the Welcome panel. Clean up your dashboard with badges, per-type filters, and per-user preferences.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 421
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+100% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.12.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** zichemak (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zichemak/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dash-broom/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Admin notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-notices/) | #23 | 24 |
| [Dashboard Cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard-cleanup/) | #3 | 5 |
| [hide notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-notices/) | #3 | 5 |
| [nag screens](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nag-screens/) | #1 | 1 |
| [nagging notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nagging-notices/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Admin notices | >100 | 10,000 |
| Dashboard Cleanup | >100 | 3,151 |
| hide notices | >100 | 3,921 |
| nag screens | #73 | 324 |
| nagging notices | #9 | 29 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Admin Notices – Hide Dashboard Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-admin-notices/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (367) | Sep 14, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Admin Notices Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notices-manager/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (21) | Sep 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [WP Notification Center](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-center/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 25, 2023 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Notice Vault – Hide, Manage & Organize Admin Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notice-vault/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [AdsDestroyer – clean admin panel & white label](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-destroyer/) | 40+ | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 6 | [Quiet Admin – Hide Admin Notices, Disable Comments, Clean Dashboard & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quiet-admin/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 18, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [AdminSanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adminsanity/) | 20+ | — | Jun 23, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Ingenio Notice Inbox – Hide Admin Notices & Dashboard Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ingenio-notice-inbox/) | 10+ | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [SMNTCS Utilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smntcs-utilities/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [My Hello Dolly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-hello-dolly/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 4, 2014 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Broom free?
Yes. Dash Broom is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dash Broom safe to use in 2026?
Dash Broom shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dash Broom?
Dash Broom is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 421 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dash Broom work with WordPress 7.1?
Dash Broom is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dash Broom need?
Dash Broom requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dash Broom last updated?
The latest version, 0.12.1, was released on September 15, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Dash Broom?
Dash Broom is developed and maintained by zichemak.

### What are the best alternatives to Dash Broom?
The most popular alternatives to Dash Broom are Disable Admin Notices (100K+ installs), Admin Notices Manager (10K+ installs) and WP Notification Center (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dash-broom/ · Generated 2026-10-06 23:23 UTC by PageForge