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Dashboard Notepad vs A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Dashboard Notepad

Dashboard Notepad

4.6(12)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes

A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes

5(1)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Dashboard Notepad leads in active installations (10K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Dashboard Notepad has accumulated 92K+ total downloads while A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Dashboard Notepad
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A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes5/5
Total Reviews
12Dashboard Notepad
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A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes1
Active Installs
10K+Dashboard Notepad
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A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes50
Total Downloads
92K+Dashboard Notepad
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A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADashboard Notepad
A Note Above – WP Dashboard NotesN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoDashboard Notepad
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A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes2 years ago
First Released
2009Dashboard Notepad
A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes2021
Age
17 yearsDashboard Notepad
A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes5 years
WP Requires
2.8+Dashboard Notepad
A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Dashboard Notepad
A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes7.0+
Business Model
FreeDashboard Notepad
A Note Above – WP Dashboard NotesFree
Latest Version
1.42Dashboard Notepad
A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes2.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Dashboard Notepad

4.6/5(12 reviews)
5
83%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Dashboard Notepad Reviews

by adamharvey

Really works great

Thanks for this plugin, it works great!

by Paula Finch

Works Great! Simple and easy to use.

Works just like a plugin should. Easy to install and simple to use.

by Daniel

good communication tool

thanks for this. I use it to communicate with other authors. Really a labour saving device.

A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashboard Notepad or A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes more popular?
Dashboard Notepad has 10K+ active installations while A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes has 50. Dashboard Notepad is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Dashboard Notepad or A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes?
Dashboard Notepad has a 4.6/5 rating from 12 reviews, while A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Dashboard Notepad and A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes free?
Dashboard Notepad is free and A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Dashboard Notepad or A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Dashboard Notepad was last updated 8 years ago and A Note Above – WP Dashboard Notes was last updated 2 years ago.

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