Dashboard Welcome for Elementor
Replaces the default WordPress dashboard welcome panel with custom designed Elementor template.
Solid choice
Dashboard Welcome for Elementor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Dashboard Welcome for Eleme… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dashboard | #12 |
| dashboard widget | #10 |
| elementor | #56 |
| elementor addon | #53 |
| elementor template | #40 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 from 23 reviews
About Dashboard Welcome for Elementor
From the official readme · v1.0.11Description
Dashboard Welcome by PowerPack Elements gives you full control over the WordPress welcome panel using Elementor. You can personalize the dashboard with content and design built with Elementor. You can add heading, contact information, form, video, images, affiliate links, etc.
PLUS, you can display a template as per the user role.
How this works?
- Create a layout with Elementor.
- Go to plugin settings and select the layout from dropdown for any user role.
- Save the setting. Done!
Our other Elementor addons
PowerPack for Elementor – Extend Elementor with 50+ Creative Widgets and build beautiful websites.
Installation
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Install Dashboard Welcome either via the WordPress plugin directory or by uploading the files to your server at wp-content/plugins.
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Activate the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the requirement for using Dashboard Welcome?
You need Elementor plugin installed and activated for Dashboard Welcome to work.
Do I need coding experience to use Dashboard Welcome?
Not at all! All you need to know about Elementor.
Changelog
2.0.11 – May 13, 2026
- Enhancement: Tested compatibility with WordPress 7.0
1.0.10 – February 23, 2026
- Fix: Fixed an issue CSS output
1.0.9 – February 23, 2026
- Enhancement: Improved plugin codebase to make the code more secure
- Fix: Fixed an issue with load_plugin_textdomain
1.0.8 – March 7, 2024
- Security update
1.0.7 – December 14, 2022
- Security update
1.0.6 – February 9, 2022
- Fixed compatibility issues with WordPress 5.9
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FAQ
Dashboard Welcome for Elementor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Dashboard Welcome for Elementor free?
Yes. Dashboard Welcome for Elementor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dashboard Welcome for Elementor safe to use in 2026?
Dashboard Welcome for Elementor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dashboard Welcome for Elementor?
Dashboard Welcome for Elementor is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 172,876 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 1,406 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dashboard Welcome for Elementor work with WordPress 7.1?
Dashboard Welcome for Elementor is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Dashboard Welcome for Elementor need?
Dashboard Welcome for Elementor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dashboard Welcome for Elementor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.11, was released on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Dashboard Welcome for Elementor?
Dashboard Welcome for Elementor is developed and maintained by IdeaBox Creations.
What are the best alternatives to Dashboard Welcome for Elementor?
The most popular alternatives to Dashboard Welcome for Elementor are Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs), White Label CMS (200K+ installs) and Remove Dashboard Access (30K+ installs).
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