# DashPress

> DashPress has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DashPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Allows you to display the last items of several feeds on your dashboard**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,432
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+61.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 5.0
- **Last updated:** May 24, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** arena (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/arena/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dashpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aggregator/) | #9 | 17 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 516 |
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | >100 | 357 |
| [simplepie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simplepie/) | #2 | 2 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| aggregator | >100 | 162 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| feed | >100 | 4,460 |
| simplepie | #21 | 61 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 5.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Curator.io](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/curatorio/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 2, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [PressForward](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressforward/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Autoblog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-autoblog/) | 100+ | — | Jan 23, 2021 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [DaazSync – RSS News Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daazsync/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 13, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [FETCHUB – AI RSS Feed Aggregator & Translator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fetchub/) | 20+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 29, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Simple RSS Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-rss-aggregator/) | 10+ | 1/5 (2) | Jul 15, 2016 | 18/100 |
| 7 | [News Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/news-aggregator/) | 10+ | — | Apr 12, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [myScoop Rank Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/myscoop-rank-display/) | 10+ | — | May 31, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Content Aggregator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-aggregator/) | <10 | — | May 3, 2026 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [KillBait URL Sender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/killbait-url-sender/) | <10 | — | Mar 26, 2025 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DashPress safe to use in 2026?
DashPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DashPress?
DashPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,432 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DashPress work with WordPress 7.1?
DashPress is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does DashPress need?
DashPress requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was DashPress last updated?
The latest version, 5.0, was released on May 24, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes DashPress?
DashPress is developed and maintained by arena.

### What are the best alternatives to DashPress?
The most popular alternatives to DashPress are Curator.io (2K+ installs), PressForward (100+ installs) and WP Autoblog (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashpress/ · Generated 2026-09-30 07:04 UTC by PageForge