Dashboard Widget Suite
4,000+ active installs · Rated 4.9/5 · Updated July 17, 2026
A plugin that adds a set of extra widgets to the WordPress dashboard, including user notes, an RSS feed box, social links, custom lists and a control panel. It also offers widgets showing system information, the WordPress debug log and the server error log. Each widget has its own display options. It suits administrators who want a more useful dashboard. The plugin is free.
Pros
- Debug and error log viewers in the dashboard
- Each widget can be switched on or off in one panel
- Shortcodes reuse the feed, social and notes widgets on the front end
Cons
- Pro edition is referenced in the code but its contents are not visible here
- Promotional banners for other Plugin Planet products appear in settings
Topics: Admin Dashboard plugins
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