WP Dashboard Notes vs QuickNotes Dashboard (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Dashboard Notes has accumulated 249K+ total downloads while QuickNotes Dashboard has 602.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Dashboard Notes | QuickNotes Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 109 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 249K+ | ◄ | 602 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2025 | |
| Age | 12 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.13 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.6/5WP Dashboard Notes
◄QuickNotes DashboardN/A
Total Reviews
109WP Dashboard Notes
◄QuickNotes Dashboard0
Active Installs
20K+WP Dashboard Notes
◄QuickNotes Dashboard10
Total Downloads
249K+WP Dashboard Notes
◄QuickNotes Dashboard602
Support Resolution
N/AWP Dashboard Notes
QuickNotes DashboardN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Dashboard Notes
►QuickNotes Dashboard11 months ago
First Released
2014WP Dashboard Notes
QuickNotes Dashboard2025
Age
12 yearsWP Dashboard Notes
QuickNotes Dashboard1 year
WP Requires
4.0+WP Dashboard Notes
QuickNotes Dashboard6.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP Dashboard Notes
QuickNotes Dashboard7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Dashboard Notes
QuickNotes DashboardFree
Latest Version
1.0.13WP Dashboard Notes
QuickNotes Dashboard1.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Dashboard Notes
4.6/5(109 reviews)
5
82%
4
8%
3
6%
2
2%
1
3%
QuickNotes Dashboard
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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 🙂
QuickNotes Dashboard Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Dashboard Notes or QuickNotes Dashboard more popular?
WP Dashboard Notes has 20K+ active installations while QuickNotes Dashboard has 10. WP Dashboard Notes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Dashboard Notes or QuickNotes Dashboard?
WP Dashboard Notes has a 4.6/5 rating from 109 reviews, while QuickNotes Dashboard has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Dashboard Notes and QuickNotes Dashboard free?
WP Dashboard Notes is free and QuickNotes Dashboard is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Dashboard Notes or QuickNotes Dashboard?
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 QuickNotes Dashboard was last updated 11 months ago.
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