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Dashboard To-Do List

By ARWD

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Dashboard To-Do List Review - In-Depth Analysis

A simple dashboard to-do list widget for managing tasks in WordPress. Display your list as a floating panel on your website.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Are you a web designer or developer? Or are you creating a plugin or a theme? Are you finding hard to keep track of your tasks or your notepad is just untidy?

Add this useful tool to keep your project tasks in one place, right inside WordPress. Dashboard To-Do List adds a widget to your Admin Dashboard where you can write and manage a to-do list, then optionally show it as a collapsible floating panel on the frontend of your site.

Plugin Features include the ability to add, edit, and delete to-do items directly from the Admin Dashboard. You can mark an item as complete or delete items to remove them from your list. The plugin also supports Bulk Edit mode for pasting or reorganising multiple items at once. You can display the list as a collapsible floating panel on your website, choose left or right positioning for the frontend panel, pick a custom colour for the frontend panel, and control which user roles can see the dashboard widget and the frontend panel.

Comparing to Alternatives

Dashboard To-Do List is a straightforward plugin designed to help users manage tasks directly from their WordPress dashboard. When compared to similar plugins, it offers a simple and focused approach without additional complex features.

Top alternatives

Dashboard To-Do List

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Integrates seamlessly into the WordPress dashboard
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Limited features compared to more comprehensive task management plugins
No mobile app or external synchronization options
Lacks advanced collaboration tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and straightforward functionality, though some users desire more advanced features.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to set up and use" - User A
"Helps keep my daily tasks organized right in the dashboard" - User B
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site" - User C

Common complaints

Limited customization options
No integration with external task management tools

Weaknesses

Basic feature set may not meet needs of complex projects
Lack of notifications or reminders

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills to-do list integrated directly into their WordPress dashboard for personal task management.

Not ideal for

Teams or users requiring advanced project management features, collaboration tools, or integration with other productivity apps.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides core to-do list functionality accessible from the WordPress dashboard, suitable for basic task tracking.

Final Verdict

Dashboard To-Do List is a practical solution for users who want a simple task management tool embedded in their WordPress admin area without extra complexity.

While it lacks advanced features and integrations, its ease of use and lightweight design make it a good choice for basic personal task organization.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Dashboard To-Do List plugin.

Dashboard Widget

Tasks

To-do

Todo

Todo List

Screenshots

FAQ

After activating the plugin, go to your Admin Dashboard. You’ll see the Website To-Do List widget. Type a new item and click Add. Items are saved instantly when added. To save all changes including settings, click the Save button.