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Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard

By David Vongries

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard Review - In-Depth Analysis

Customize the WordPress dashboard with Ultimate Dashboard. Replace default widgets, create custom widgets, and enhance user experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 113+ reviews)

Active Installations

60,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.14 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Ultimate Dashboard allows you to create a custom WordPress dashboard for you and your clients. Replace the default WordPress dashboard widgets with your own and give the WordPress dashboard a more meaningful use.

This plugin is clean and lightweight, designed to optimize the user experience for clients inside the WordPress admin area. Customize the WordPress Dashboard today!

With Ultimate Dashboard, you can remove all or individual default WordPress widgets with just a click. Create icon, text, and HTML widgets to customize a client dashboard and direct users to key areas of their website.

The plugin also features a login customizer, allowing you to white label the WordPress login area and apply your own branding. You can change the WordPress login URL, hide the /wp-admin/ URL for non-logged-in users, and redirect users after login on a per-role basis.

Additional features include adding custom CSS to the WordPress dashboard and login screen, creating custom top-level and sub-menu pages, and changing various dashboard elements. For even more features, check out Ultimate Dashboard PRO.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ultimate Dashboard stands out among WordPress dashboard customization plugins by offering unique features and user-friendly controls.

Top alternatives

Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard

Strengths

Highly customizable dashboard elements
Ability to hide default WordPress widgets others cannot
User-friendly interface for quick setup
Strong community and regular updates

Weaknesses

Limited free version features compared to pro
Some users report slow customer support response
May have a learning curve for beginners

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's effectiveness and areas needing improvement.

Positive highlights

'This plugin is really amazing and helpful!' - ictd
'The Best Dashboard editor' - Mike Hanlon
'This plugin hide what others cant' - ironman45
'Good Plugin' - prozvitok
'มีประโยชน์' (Useful) - kwangkhaolan

Common complaints

Delayed or no response from customer support
Some bugs reported by users
Limited features in free version

Weaknesses

Customer service response time is slow
Occasional bugs affecting functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users and developers looking to customize the WordPress dashboard extensively with an easy-to-use interface and advanced hiding options.

Not ideal for

Those who require immediate customer support or prefer a completely free solution with all features included.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic dashboard customization and widget management features suitable for most users.

Pro version (49 - 149 USD / year)

Advanced customization options, additional widget controls, priority support, and enhanced user role management.

Final Verdict

Ultimate Dashboard offers powerful and flexible dashboard customization that meets the needs of most WordPress users and developers.

While the free version is useful, upgrading to the pro version unlocks essential features and better support, making it a worthwhile investment for serious users.