WP Dashboard Notes vs Kahi's WP 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, Kahi's WP Notes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WP Dashboard Notes leads in active installations (20K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Dashboard Notes has accumulated 249K+ total downloads while Kahi's WP Notes has 4.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Dashboard Notes | Kahi's WP Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 109 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 249K+ | ◄ | 4.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Age | 12 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.13 | 0.7 |
Rating
4.6/5WP Dashboard Notes
►Kahi's WP Notes5/5
Total Reviews
109WP Dashboard Notes
◄Kahi's WP Notes2
Active Installs
20K+WP Dashboard Notes
◄Kahi's WP Notes80
Total Downloads
249K+WP Dashboard Notes
◄Kahi's WP Notes4.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Dashboard Notes
Kahi's WP NotesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Dashboard Notes
◄Kahi's WP Notes16 years ago
First Released
2014WP Dashboard Notes
Kahi's WP Notes2009
Age
12 yearsWP Dashboard Notes
Kahi's WP Notes17 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP Dashboard Notes
Kahi's WP Notes2.7+
PHP Requires
false+WP Dashboard Notes
Kahi's WP Notesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Dashboard Notes
Kahi's WP NotesFree
Latest Version
1.0.13WP Dashboard Notes
Kahi's WP Notes0.7
Rating Breakdown
WP Dashboard Notes
4.6/5(109 reviews)
5
82%
4
8%
3
6%
2
2%
1
3%
Kahi's WP Notes
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
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 🙂
Kahi's WP Notes Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Dashboard Notes or Kahi's WP Notes more popular?
WP Dashboard Notes has 20K+ active installations while Kahi's WP Notes has 80. WP Dashboard Notes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Dashboard Notes or Kahi's WP Notes?
WP Dashboard Notes has a 4.6/5 rating from 109 reviews, while Kahi's WP Notes has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Dashboard Notes and Kahi's WP Notes free?
WP Dashboard Notes is free and Kahi's WP Notes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Dashboard Notes or Kahi's WP 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 Kahi's WP Notes was last updated 16 years ago.
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