Whois Dashboard Widget
If you need a simple dashboard widget to lookup domain name information regularly this is a great addon! Also includes shortcode functionality for use on posts and pages with [whois]
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Whois Dashboard Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.8 (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 Whois Dashboard Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| domains | >100 |
| domaintools | #1 |
| links | >100 |
| tooltip | >100 |
| whois | #43 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Whois Dashboard Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
If you need a simple dashboard widget to lookup domain name information regularly this is a great addon! Also includes shortcode functionality for use on posts and pages with [whois]
How it works:
After installation / activation you will have a new widget within your WordPress dashboard, that’s it!
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Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
Manual installation:
- Download.
- Upload
WhoisDashboardWidgetto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Checkout your new dashboard widget!
Better yet:
Within your WP dashboard,
- Mouse over “Plugins” and click “Add New”.
- Search “Whois Dashboard Widget”.
- Hit “Install Now”.
- Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard
- Once complete, browse to the Dashboard tab to see your new widget!
- Profit
Frequently asked questions
Does it check domain availability?
A “Click Here” button is included to check the availability at Godaddy.
Can I display a whois search anywhere?
Yes you can. This plugin is based off of Powie’s WHOIS. Display the Whois search anywhere via shortcode [whois]
For developers
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FAQ
Whois Dashboard Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Whois Dashboard Widget free?
Yes. Whois Dashboard Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Whois Dashboard Widget safe to use in 2026?
Whois Dashboard Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Whois Dashboard Widget?
Whois Dashboard Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,766 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does Whois Dashboard Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Whois Dashboard Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.8.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Whois Dashboard Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 11, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Whois Dashboard Widget?
Whois Dashboard Widget is developed and maintained by BenRacicot.
What are the best alternatives to Whois Dashboard Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Whois Dashboard Widget are Multiple Domain (10K+ installs), WP Hydra (1K+ installs) and MultiDomain (300+ installs).
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