Dolly
Keeps Hello Dolly deactivated.
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Dolly shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (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 Dolly stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| hello dolly | #28 |
About Dolly
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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FAQ
Dolly: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Dolly free?
Yes. Dolly is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dolly safe to use in 2026?
Dolly shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dolly?
Dolly is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,925 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dolly work with WordPress 7.1?
Dolly is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Dolly need?
Dolly requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dolly last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 24, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Dolly?
Dolly is developed and maintained by Brad Parbs.
What are the best alternatives to Dolly?
The most popular alternatives to Dolly are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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