Checklist vs Simple Dashboard Todo (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, Simple Dashboard Todo has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Checklist leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Checklist has accumulated 15K+ total downloads while Simple Dashboard Todo has 5.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Checklist | Simple Dashboard Todo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 15K+ | ◄ | 5.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2023 | |
| Age | 9 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9 | 1.1.5 |
Rating
4/5Checklist
►Simple Dashboard Todo5/5
Total Reviews
7Checklist
◄Simple Dashboard Todo5
Active Installs
400Checklist
◄Simple Dashboard Todo100
Total Downloads
15K+Checklist
◄Simple Dashboard Todo5.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AChecklist
Simple Dashboard TodoN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoChecklist
►Simple Dashboard Todo1 year ago
First Released
2017Checklist
Simple Dashboard Todo2023
Age
9 yearsChecklist
Simple Dashboard Todo3 years
WP Requires
3.5+Checklist
Simple Dashboard Todo6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Checklist
Simple Dashboard Todo7.4+
Business Model
FreeChecklist
Simple Dashboard TodoFree
Latest Version
1.1.9Checklist
Simple Dashboard Todo1.1.5
Rating Breakdown
Checklist
4/5(7 reviews)
5
71%
4
0%
3
0%
2
14%
1
14%
Simple Dashboard Todo
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Checklist or Simple Dashboard Todo more popular?
Checklist has 400 active installations while Simple Dashboard Todo has 100. Checklist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Checklist or Simple Dashboard Todo?
Checklist has a 4/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Simple Dashboard Todo has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Checklist and Simple Dashboard Todo free?
Checklist is free and Simple Dashboard Todo is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Checklist or Simple Dashboard Todo?
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?
Checklist was last updated 6 years ago and Simple Dashboard Todo was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.