WP Dashboard Notes vs Admin Notes (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Dashboard Notes has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 109 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Dashboard Notes has accumulated 249K+ total downloads while Admin Notes has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Dashboard Notes | Admin Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 109 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 249K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.13 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.6/5WP Dashboard Notes
◄Admin Notes4.3/5
Total Reviews
109WP Dashboard Notes
◄Admin Notes4
Active Installs
20K+WP Dashboard Notes
◄Admin Notes20
Total Downloads
249K+WP Dashboard Notes
◄Admin Notes2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Dashboard Notes
Admin NotesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Dashboard Notes
◄Admin Notes12 years ago
First Released
2014WP Dashboard Notes
Admin Notes2014
Age
12 yearsWP Dashboard Notes
Admin Notes12 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP Dashboard Notes
Admin Notes3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP Dashboard Notes
Admin Notesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Dashboard Notes
Admin NotesFree
Latest Version
1.0.13WP Dashboard Notes
Admin Notes1.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Dashboard Notes
4.6/5(109 reviews)
5
82%
4
8%
3
6%
2
2%
1
3%
Admin Notes
4.3/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Dashboard Notes Reviews
by clgolden2023
Not working in 6.8.1
Great idea. Wish it was being kept up.
by koolsherif
Excellent & Flawless
I just love how flawless this plugin is , please keep the good job and I hope the development never stops keeping it up to date and available always thank you so much
by xtof_r
Nery neat plugin :)
Nery neat plugin 🙂
Admin Notes Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Dashboard Notes or Admin Notes more popular?
WP Dashboard Notes has 20K+ active installations while Admin Notes has 20. WP Dashboard Notes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Dashboard Notes or Admin Notes?
WP Dashboard Notes has a 4.6/5 rating from 109 reviews, while Admin Notes has a 4.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WP Dashboard Notes and Admin Notes free?
WP Dashboard Notes is free and Admin Notes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Dashboard Notes or Admin 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?
WP Dashboard Notes was last updated 1 year ago and Admin Notes was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.