DS Dashboard
This plugin can make your dashboard wordpress to modern.
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DS Dashboard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ 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?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where DS Dashboard stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dashboard | >100 |
| dashboard morden | #1 |
| ds sombol | #1 |
| wordpress dashboard | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About DS Dashboard
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
DS Dashboard is plugin for wordpress that can make your wordpress dashboard to modern easy use clean more than default dashboard wordpress.
Changelog
1.0
Initial release.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there any settings?
No, there are no settings. Once activated.
Does this work with full site editing and block themes?
No, as a block themes relies on blocks. See Block themes article for more information.
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FAQ
DS Dashboard: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is DS Dashboard free?
Yes. DS Dashboard is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DS Dashboard safe to use in 2026?
DS Dashboard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DS Dashboard?
DS Dashboard is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,348 times since it launched in August 2022. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does DS Dashboard work with WordPress 7.1?
DS Dashboard is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does DS Dashboard need?
DS Dashboard requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DS Dashboard last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 22, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes DS Dashboard?
DS Dashboard is developed and maintained by chabsombol.
What are the best alternatives to DS Dashboard?
The most popular alternatives to DS Dashboard are Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs), White Label CMS (200K+ installs) and Remove Dashboard Access (30K+ installs).
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