# WP Dash Message

> WP Dash Message has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 100 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Dash Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**The plugin allows the user to write a message for a new widget box that appears at the top of the dashboard. This can be accomplished on both a site and network level. The site level options are available on the site’s…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 10,171
- **Downloads (30 days):** 100 (+44.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 22, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aleksandar Arsovski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alekarsovski/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-dash-message/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dash/) | #1 | 6 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | #60 | 519 |
| [dashboard widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard-widget/) | #10 | 45 |
| [welcome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/welcome/) | #3 | 12 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,311 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dash | >100 | 417 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| dashboard widget | >100 | 8,228 |
| welcome | >100 | 3,802 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Dash Effortless Digital Asset Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dash-effortless-digital-asset-management/) | 30+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Undo WordPress Default Formatting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/undo-wordpress-default-formatting/) | 10+ | — | Jan 21, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [ZW Player Video Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/) | 10+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Stats Dashboard for Coinpayments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stats-dashboard-for-coinpayments/) | 10+ | — | Dec 31, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Hairspaces Around Dashes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hairspaces-around-dashes/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2022 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Dash Message free?
Yes. WP Dash Message is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Dash Message safe to use in 2026?
WP Dash Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Dash Message?
WP Dash Message is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,171 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Dash Message work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Dash Message is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Dash Message last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on December 22, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes WP Dash Message?
WP Dash Message is developed and maintained by Aleksandar Arsovski.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Dash Message?
The most popular alternatives to WP Dash Message are Dash Effortless Digital Ass… (30+ installs), Undo WordPress Default Form… (10+ installs) and ZW Player Video Embed (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dash-message/ · Generated 2026-10-08 05:52 UTC by PageForge