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Simple On/Off Switch

Adds a dashboard widget with a on/off switch that returns "on" or "off" value with a shortcode. Shortcode is [simpleswitch]

By mattbeekler·Admin·Free
5(1 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 12 years ago
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As of April 2026, Simple On/Off Switch is a WordPress admin plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.6K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.

5/51 reviews
10active installs
2.6K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Adds a dashboard widget with a on/off switch that returns “on” or “off” value with a shortcode. Shortcode is [simpleswitch]

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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.5+ requiredTested up to 3.5.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.2

Removed echo for shortcode and changed it to return so the value will be positioned properly.

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Contributors

mattbeeklermattbeekler
Plugin Info
Version
1.2
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2013
WP Requires
3.5+
Tested Up To
3.5.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.6K+
Added
Apr 16, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

adminselectswitchwidgetsdashboard

Developer

M
mattbeekler
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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