# Dashboard Widgets Control

> Dashboard Widgets Control has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Dashboard Widgets Control is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**Provides a new dashboard widget to display all registered dashboard widgets and enables to remove the other dashboard widgets individually for all or selected roles (i.e. even from the screen options) in order to avoid…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,483
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (-10.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.3.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Michael Finkenberger (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mitfi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dashboard-widgets-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clients](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clients/) | #21 | 42 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 528 |
| [remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove/) | #93 | 106 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 528 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clients | >100 | 9,529 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| remove | >100 | 10,000 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Help](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-help/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (54) | Apr 20, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [CPO Content Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cpo-content-types/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 2, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 3 | [Guaranteed Reviews Company (Société des Avis Garantis)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-guaranteed-reviews-company/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Mar 16, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Logo Showcase – Logo Slider, Carousel & Sponsors Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logo-showcase/) | 900+ | 4.2/5 (10) | Oct 3, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Cosmica Advance Sections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cosmica-advance-sections/) | 100+ | — | Jul 11, 2019 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Apimo Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apimo/) | 100+ | 4/5 (6) | Apr 14, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Logo Slider Carousel – Responsive Client Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/best-logo-slider/) | 100+ | 3.3/5 (9) | Jul 18, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Unicon extensions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unicon-extensions/) | 60+ | — | Aug 17, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Responsive Logo Slideshow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-logo-slideshow/) | 60+ | 2.9/5 (7) | Sep 16, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [Clients](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clients/) | 60+ | 3/5 (1) | Oct 12, 2018 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dashboard Widgets Control free?
Yes. Dashboard Widgets Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dashboard Widgets Control safe to use in 2026?
Dashboard Widgets Control is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dashboard Widgets Control?
Dashboard Widgets Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,483 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dashboard Widgets Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Dashboard Widgets Control up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

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

### When was Dashboard Widgets Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3.0, was released on August 17, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Dashboard Widgets Control?
Dashboard Widgets Control is developed and maintained by Michael Finkenberger.

### What are the best alternatives to Dashboard Widgets Control?
The most popular alternatives to Dashboard Widgets Control are WP Help (9K+ installs), CPO Content Types (3K+ installs) and Guaranteed Reviews Company… (1K+ installs).


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