# User Notes

> User Notes has 800+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 15 reviews and 433 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 77/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** User Notes is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

**Keep private notes about each of your users that only Administrators can see.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 18,307
- **Downloads (30 days):** 433 (-38.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 77/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cartpauj (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cartpauj/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-notes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-notes/) | #2 | 20 |
| [note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/note/) | #8 | 43 |
| [private notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/private-notes/) | #1 | 6 |
| [secure notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secure-notes/) | #1 | 1 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #30 | 295 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin notes | #5 | 9,397 |
| note | #9 | 10,000 |
| private notes | #3 | 1,764 |
| secure notes | #2 | 2,261 |
| user | #39 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 63.1%
- 1.0: 34%
- 2.0: 3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Sticky Notes for WP Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wb-sticky-notes/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 4, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [KeepInMind Dashboard Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keepinmind-dashboard-notes/) | 300+ | 5/5 (9) | May 7, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Admin Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-admin-notes/) | 200+ | 3.3/5 (4) | Dec 30, 2013 | 28/100 |
| 5 | [Product Admin Notes Simple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/products-admin-notes-simple/) | 100+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 1, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/a-note-above-wp-dashboard-notes/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 12, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notes/) | 20+ | — | Jan 1, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Beckin Post Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/beckin-post-notes/) | 20+ | — | Dec 7, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [T4P Dashboard Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/t4p-dashboard-notes/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 26, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [NoteFlow – Notes, Checklists & Team Collaboration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/noteflow/) | 10+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 11 | [Arunstheme Editorial Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arunstheme-editorial-notes/) | <10 | — | Feb 23, 2026 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is User Notes free?
Yes. User Notes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is User Notes safe to use in 2026?
User Notes is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use User Notes?
User Notes is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,307 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 433 times in the last 30 days.

### Does User Notes work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested User Notes up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### When was User Notes last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on August 25, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes User Notes?
User Notes is developed and maintained by cartpauj.

### What are the best alternatives to User Notes?
The most popular alternatives to User Notes are Sticky Notes for WP Dashboa… (1K+ installs), KeepInMind Dashboard Notes (300+ installs) and Simple Admin Notes (200+ installs).


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