Pineapple Staff Messenger
Send simple private messages between WordPress administrators directly from the dashboard.
Use with caution
Pineapple Staff Messenger works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Pineapple Staff Messenger stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| communication | >100 |
| dashboard | >100 |
| messages | >100 |
| staff | >100 |
About Pineapple Staff Messenger
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Pineapple Staff Messenger provides a lightweight internal messaging tool for WordPress administrators.
Version 1.0.1 includes:
Updated slug
Version 1.0 includes:
- Send a private message to another WordPress administrator.
- View received messages.
- View sent messages.
- Mark received messages as read.
- Delete messages you sent.
- Show recent messages in a WordPress Dashboard widget.
- No external services.
- No tracking or telemetry.
- No advertising.
Messages are stored locally in a custom database table on the WordPress site.
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, or copy the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate Pineapple Staff Messenger.
- Open Dashboard > Staff Messages.
- Select another administrator and send a message.
Frequently asked questions
Who can use the plugin?
Version 1.0 is limited to users with the manage_options capability. On a standard WordPress installation, this normally means administrators.
Are messages private?
The plugin interface only displays a message to its sender and intended recipient. Version 1.0 does not provide a global “read all messages” screen.
Does the plugin send email?
No. Version 1.0 only displays messages inside the WordPress admin area.
Does the plugin use an external API or tracking?
No. Messages remain on the WordPress site and the plugin does not include telemetry or external services.
What happens when the plugin is uninstalled?
Uninstalling the plugin permanently removes its message database table and stored messages.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Renamed the plugin to Pineapple Staff Messenger and updated the plugin slug/text domain.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added administrator-to-administrator private messages.
- Added received and sent message lists.
- Added read status.
- Added sender-side deletion.
- Added Dashboard widget.
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FAQ
Pineapple Staff Messenger: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Pineapple Staff Messenger free?
Yes. Pineapple Staff Messenger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Pineapple Staff Messenger safe to use in 2026?
Pineapple Staff Messenger works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Pineapple Staff Messenger?
Pineapple Staff Messenger is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 128 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does Pineapple Staff Messenger work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Pineapple Staff Messenger up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Pineapple Staff Messenger need?
Pineapple Staff Messenger requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Pineapple Staff Messenger last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 23, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Pineapple Staff Messenger?
Pineapple Staff Messenger is developed and maintained by pineappledesigncomhk.
What are the best alternatives to Pineapple Staff Messenger?
The most popular alternatives to Pineapple Staff Messenger are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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