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WP Dashboard Notes

By Jeroen Sormani

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

WP Dashboard Notes Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Dashboard Notes allows users to create and manage notes in the WordPress dashboard. Ideal for teams working collaboratively.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 110+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.43 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Dashboard Notes is a plugin designed for teams working on WordPress websites. It enables users to create and manage notes directly from the dashboard, enhancing collaboration and communication.

The plugin features colorful notes that can be public or private, allowing users to organize their thoughts efficiently. Users can edit notes right on the dashboard and add as many notes as needed. The drag and drop functionality makes it easy to manage lists without needing a save button.

Feedback, ratings, and donations are encouraged to improve the plugin further.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Dashboard Notes offers a straightforward way to add notes to your WordPress dashboard, focusing on simplicity and speed. Compared to other dashboard note plugins, it stands out for its minimalistic approach but lacks some advanced features.

Top alternatives

WP Dashboard Notes

Strengths

Slim and fast performance
Intuitive and easy to use interface
Minimalistic design reduces clutter

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like checkboxes
No recent updates affecting compatibility
Limited customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and usefulness but also points out some functional limitations and maintenance concerns.

Positive highlights

"Slim, fast and intuitive. Just right and what I needed" - Juergen Schulze
"Nery neat plugin 🙂" - xtof_r
"I just love how flawless this plugin is" - koolsherif

Common complaints

Plugin not working with latest WordPress versions
Missing previously available checkboxes feature
Concerns about lack of ongoing development

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with WordPress 6.8.1 and above
Feature set is minimal compared to alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight and simple dashboard note-taking tool without the need for advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those who require ongoing updates, advanced note management features, or compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic note-taking functionality directly on the WordPress dashboard with a clean and simple interface.

Final Verdict

WP Dashboard Notes is a useful plugin for users who want a no-frills way to add notes to their WordPress dashboard. Its simplicity and speed are appreciated, but the lack of updates and missing features like checkboxes limit its appeal.

For those needing a more robust or actively maintained solution, exploring alternative plugins might be necessary. However, for basic note-taking needs, this plugin serves its purpose well.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Dashboard Notes plugin.

Admin Note

Dashboard Notes

Wordpress Notes

Screenshots

FAQ

A new note can be added in two ways.

There is a ‘Add note’ button is located in the top admin bar
Or you can add a new note from within an existing note. When hovering over a note there will show an black bar at the bottom of that note. There is an ‘+’ within that bar where you can add a new note.

Add the following code to your functions.php, you can change the values of course to your own colors.

Required:

add_filter( 'wpdn_colors', 'wpdn_add_purple' ); function wpdn_add_purple( $colors ) {      $colors['purple'] = '#5236A0';      return $colors;  }

Optional:
You can add the following code for extra styling (e.g. light text instead of dark)

add_action( 'admin_head', 'wpdn_add_style' ); function wpdn_add_style() {      ?><style>          /****************************          * purple         ****************************/         [data-color-text=purple] {             color: white;         }         [data-color-text=purple] .wpdn-note-sortable {             color: inherit;         }         [data-color-text=purple] .wpdn-add-item {             color: inherit;         }         [data-color-text=purple] .wp-dashboard-note .list-item {             border-color: inherit;         }          [data-color-text=purple] .list-item input[type=checkbox] {             border: 1px solid white !important;         }          [data-color-text=purple] .list-item input[type=checkbox]:checked ~ span {             color: white;         }         /* Unused for now */         [data-color-text=purple] [id^=note] .handlediv {             color: inherit;         }         /* Add list item input colors */         [data-color-text=purple] input[type=text].add-list-item {             border-color: white;             color: inherit;             background: inherit;         }         /* Placeholder text color */         [data-color-text=purple] input[type=text].add-list-item::-webkit-input-placeholder {            color: white;         }         [data-color-text=purple] input[type=text].add-list-item:-moz-placeholder {            color: white;         }         [data-color-text=purple] input[type=text].add-list-item::-moz-placeholder {            color: white;         }         [data-color-text=purple] input[type=text].add-list-item:-ms-input-placeholder {            color: white;         }         /* Saved/saving text color */         [data-color-text=purple] .saved-icon,         [data-color-text=purple] .saving-icon {             color: inherit;         }         /* Delete icon */         [data-color-text=purple] .list-item .dashicons-no-alt {             color: white;         }         /* Sort icon */         [data-color-text=purple] .wpdn-note-sortable {             color: white;         }     </style><?php  }