Dashboard Widget
Very simple plugin to add sidebar with custom widget to your dashboard. You can add a sidebar which is only available to authors.
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Dashboard Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Dashboard Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| admin panel | >100 |
| dashboard | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Dashboard Widget
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
It is a plugin that adds two sidebar to the dashboard of the admin panel and specjal DW Text Widget. You can place any widget in your dashboard. The whole styling is done in such a way as to keep the appearance of the administration panel in harmony.
You can use it to leave messages or other information to all users or only for specific roles or specific user.
Thanks for downloading my plugin. I hope it will serve you well and meet your expectations.
I wish you successful cooperation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashboard Widget free?
Yes, this is a free plugin.
How is it works?
You are installing the plugin. Add a widget that interests you. Ready, the sidebar in the dashboard is visible to a specific group of users.
For which user groups are the available sidebars visible?
Admin Dashboard Info is visible for every user. Admin Dashboard Info for Editora and Author is visible for every user which can edit posts. You can allso display the selected widget only for a specific user, regardless of the role they have.
Is there a premium version of the plugin?
No, the premium version is unavailable for download from plugin version 1.3.2
Where i can find a support for this plugin?
Fallow link below to check support https://fiolet.website/dashboard-widget-plugin/ You can allso contact by supprot at wordpres.org
Changelog
1.3.2
*Release date: Sep 18, 2022
- Tested up to WP 6.0.2.
- Add premium function to basic.
- Delete premium version. Now only one version is available.
1.3.1
*Release date: Jun 16, 2022
- Tested up to WP 6.0.1
- Bug fix.
- Change link to http://fiolet.website
- Add info about premium.
1.3
*Release date: May 17, 2021
- Prepare to translate.
1.2
- Release date: April 9, 2021
- Add DW Custom HTML Widget
- Change display_name to user_login
- Change CSS.
1.1
- Release date: March 13, 2021
- Add DW Text Widget
- Add sidebars (for all user, only for editors and only for authors)
1.0
- Release date: February 12, 2021
First alfa release.
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FAQ
Dashboard Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Dashboard Widget free?
Yes. Dashboard Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dashboard Widget safe to use in 2026?
Dashboard Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dashboard Widget?
Dashboard Widget is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,542 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dashboard Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Dashboard Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, 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 Widget need?
Dashboard Widget requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dashboard Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on September 19, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Dashboard Widget?
Dashboard Widget is developed and maintained by Blase Beczkowski.
What are the best alternatives to Dashboard Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Dashboard Widget are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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