Wayfinder vs Dashboard Instruction Guide (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Dashboard Instruction Guide
0(0)
0 active installs
Free
Updated 4 years ago
View Dashboard Instruction Guide Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Wayfinder has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wayfinder has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while Dashboard Instruction Guide has 862.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wayfinder | Dashboard Instruction Guide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 862 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Age | 5 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Wayfinder
◄Dashboard Instruction GuideN/A
Total Reviews
9Wayfinder
◄Dashboard Instruction Guide0
Active Installs
800Wayfinder
◄Dashboard Instruction Guide0
Total Downloads
17K+Wayfinder
◄Dashboard Instruction Guide862
Support Resolution
N/AWayfinder
Dashboard Instruction GuideN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWayfinder
◄Dashboard Instruction Guide4 years ago
First Released
2021Wayfinder
Dashboard Instruction Guide2021
Age
5 yearsWayfinder
Dashboard Instruction Guide5 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wayfinder
Dashboard Instruction Guide4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Wayfinder
Dashboard Instruction Guide5.6+
Business Model
FreeWayfinder
Dashboard Instruction GuideFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Wayfinder
Dashboard Instruction Guide1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Wayfinder
5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Dashboard Instruction Guide
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wayfinder or Dashboard Instruction Guide more popular?
Wayfinder has 800 active installations while Dashboard Instruction Guide has 0. Wayfinder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wayfinder or Dashboard Instruction Guide?
Wayfinder has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Dashboard Instruction Guide has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Wayfinder and Dashboard Instruction Guide free?
Wayfinder is free and Dashboard Instruction Guide is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wayfinder or Dashboard Instruction Guide?
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?
Wayfinder was last updated 1 year ago and Dashboard Instruction Guide was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.