Dashboard Editor
This plugin allows you to add whatever you want to the WordPress dashboard through PHP and HTML even Sidebar Widgets. You can also wipe the entire dashboard or individually remove some of the more irritating sections…
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Dashboard Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 18 years
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 Dashboard Editor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| admin panel | >100 |
| dashboard | >100 |
| edit dashboard | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Dashboard Editor
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin allows you to add whatever you want to the WordPress dashboard through PHP and HTML even Sidebar Widgets. You can also wipe the entire dashboard or individually remove some of the more irritating sections like the Dev news, Planet WordPress and the getting started section.
In WordPress 2.5, the code is cleaner, the plugin is more responsive and you can add both “real” sidebar widgets, or add “fake” ones to match the dashboard.
Installation
Basic Installation (If you are new to WordPress you should probably use this.):
- Download the zip file
- Unzip and upload dashboard.php to your wp-content/plugins/ folder.
- Go to your dashboard. There will be a new sub-menu item.
- Select any options you want and add any PHP or HTML code that you want to the textbox.
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FAQ
Dashboard Editor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Dashboard Editor free?
Yes. Dashboard Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dashboard Editor safe to use in 2026?
Dashboard Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dashboard Editor?
Dashboard Editor is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 78,624 times since it launched in March 2007. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
When was Dashboard Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on April 13, 2008 (18 years ago).
Who makes Dashboard Editor?
Dashboard Editor is developed and maintained by Aaron Butacov.
What are the best alternatives to Dashboard Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Dashboard Editor are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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