WP Dash Message vs Hairspaces Around Dashes (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 Dash Message has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Dash Message has accumulated 9.8K+ total downloads while Hairspaces Around Dashes has 857.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Dash Message | Hairspaces Around Dashes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 9.8K+ | ◄ | 857 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2022 | |
| Age | 15 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1.3+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.0.5 |
Rating
5/5WP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around Dashes5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Dash Message
◄Hairspaces Around Dashes1
Active Installs
300WP Dash Message
◄Hairspaces Around Dashes0
Total Downloads
9.8K+WP Dash Message
◄Hairspaces Around Dashes857
Support Resolution
N/AWP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around DashesN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoWP Dash Message
►Hairspaces Around Dashes3 years ago
First Released
2011WP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around Dashes2022
Age
15 yearsWP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around Dashes4 years
WP Requires
3.1.3+WP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around Dashesfalse+
PHP Requires
false+WP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around Dashesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around DashesFree
Latest Version
1.1.2WP Dash Message
Hairspaces Around Dashes1.0.5
Rating Breakdown
WP Dash Message
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hairspaces Around Dashes
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Dash Message or Hairspaces Around Dashes more popular?
WP Dash Message has 300 active installations while Hairspaces Around Dashes has 0. WP Dash Message is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Dash Message or Hairspaces Around Dashes?
WP Dash Message has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Hairspaces Around Dashes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Dash Message and Hairspaces Around Dashes free?
WP Dash Message is free and Hairspaces Around Dashes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Dash Message or Hairspaces Around Dashes?
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 Dash Message was last updated 14 years ago and Hairspaces Around Dashes was last updated 3 years ago.
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