# Disable WordPress Events and News Dashboard Widget

> Disable WordPress Events and News… has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable WordPress Events and Ne… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin automatically disables WordPress Events and News widget from the dashboard. By removing, you also prevent all external requests widgets makes so that it can work.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 8,749
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+33.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 25, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Milan Dinić (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dimadin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-events-and-news-dashboard-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | #54 | 519 |
| [dashboard widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard-widget/) | #8 | 45 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| dashboard widget | >100 | 8,228 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Remove Dashboard Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-dashboard-access-for-non-admins/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (78) | May 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 4 | [Display PHP Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-php-version/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (35) | May 16, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Automattic For Agencies Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automattic-for-agencies-client/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Dashboard Welcome for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-welcome-for-elementor/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (23) | May 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [Widget Disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-widget-disable/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (24) | Sep 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Dashboards, Charts & Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-data-access/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (88) | Oct 6, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar-from-non-admins/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (30) | Aug 13, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Dashboard Notepad](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-notepad/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | Jul 30, 2017 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable WordPress Events and Ne… free?
Yes. Disable WordPress Events and Ne… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable WordPress Events and Ne… safe to use in 2026?
Disable WordPress Events and Ne… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable WordPress Events and Ne…?
Disable WordPress Events and Ne… is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,749 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable WordPress Events and Ne… work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable WordPress Events and Ne… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Disable WordPress Events and Ne… need?
Disable WordPress Events and Ne… requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable WordPress Events and Ne… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 25, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Disable WordPress Events and Ne…?
Disable WordPress Events and Ne… is developed and maintained by Milan Dinić.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable WordPress Events and Ne…?
The most popular alternatives to Disable WordPress Events and Ne… are Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs), White Label CMS (200K+ installs) and Remove Dashboard Access (30K+ installs).


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