# Fast Flow

> Fast Flow has 100+ active installs and 167 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fast Flow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Data dashboard, user tagging and settings plugin for Fast Flow plugins system.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 10,254
- **Downloads (30 days):** 167 (+53.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.18
- **Last updated:** Feb 17, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** fastflow (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fastflow/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-flow-dashboard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | #84 | 519 |
| [fast flow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fast-flow/) | #1 | 2 |
| [fastflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fastflow/) | #1 | 3 |
| [user tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-tags/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| fast flow | #13 | 1,112 |
| fastflow | #1 | 13 |
| user tags | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 | 71/100 |
| 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 Fast Flow free?
Yes. Fast Flow is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Fast Flow safe to use in 2026?
Fast Flow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fast Flow?
Fast Flow is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,254 times since it launched in November 2018. It was downloaded 167 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fast Flow work with WordPress 7.1?
Fast Flow is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Fast Flow need?
Fast Flow requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Fast Flow last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.18, was released on February 17, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Fast Flow?
Fast Flow is developed and maintained by fastflow.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fast-flow-dashboard/ · Generated 2026-10-07 19:11 UTC by PageForge