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Dashboard Sticky Notes vs Admin Private Note on users (2026)

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

Dashboard Sticky Notes

Dashboard Sticky Notes

5(12)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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VS
Admin Private Note on users

Admin Private Note on users

5(3)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Admin Private Note on users

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dashboard Sticky Notes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Dashboard Sticky Notes has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while Admin Private Note on users has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Dashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on users5/5
Total Reviews
12Dashboard Sticky Notes
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Admin Private Note on users3
Active Installs
2.0K+Dashboard Sticky Notes
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Admin Private Note on users20
Total Downloads
27K+Dashboard Sticky Notes
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Admin Private Note on users2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ADashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on usersN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoDashboard Sticky Notes
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Admin Private Note on users8 years ago
First Released
2014Dashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on users2015
Age
12 yearsDashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on users11 years
WP Requires
3.0+Dashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on users3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.3+Dashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on usersfalse+
Business Model
FreeDashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on usersFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Dashboard Sticky Notes
Admin Private Note on users1.1

Rating Breakdown

Dashboard Sticky Notes

5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Admin Private Note on users

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

Recent Reviews

Dashboard Sticky Notes Reviews

by gravitystack

Lightweight and Flexible

I tried several of the plugins for adding notes to the admin dashboard. I’m very happy I found and settled on this one. It enables us to quickly document key information for other admins. There are th

by brunowp

Simple et facile

Un plugin simple donc efficace qui fonctionne très bien avec Divi et sous WP 5.5. Pas eu de problème à ce jour. Merci au développeur A simple and therefore effective plugin that works very well with

by Netspark

Perfect!

Does exactly what it’s name says and is super useful! Couldn’t imagine my dashboard without it anymore! Thank you so much!

Admin Private Note on users Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashboard Sticky Notes or Admin Private Note on users more popular?
Dashboard Sticky Notes has 2.0K+ active installations while Admin Private Note on users has 20. Dashboard Sticky Notes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Dashboard Sticky Notes or Admin Private Note on users?
Dashboard Sticky Notes has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Admin Private Note on users has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Dashboard Sticky Notes and Admin Private Note on users free?
Dashboard Sticky Notes is free and Admin Private Note on users is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Dashboard Sticky Notes or Admin Private Note on users?
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 Sticky Notes was last updated 5 years ago and Admin Private Note on users was last updated 8 years ago.

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